As our relationship with mobile devices has grown, the research shows that excessive media use is not good for us physically, mentally, or emotionally. The good news is that taking a media break is a powerful way to improve our well-being. Below are 5 reasons for you to take a break from screens 1. Present-moment … Read more
Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from knee pain? If so you will know that doing simple things such as gardening, kneeling, walking the dog, or even getting out of bed can be an ordeal. Knee pain can be unbearable if left unaddressed and over the past couple of weeks we … Read more
If you’ve ever hobbled off of the dance floor at a wedding with your heels in hand, or if you’ve ever found yourself looking forward to the moment you go home after a long day spent in meetings, so you can slip your new pair of suit shoes off – you’ll know shoes can easily … Read more
A lot of people underestimate the power of great posture, why your posture is so important, and the endless benefits it can have on your lifestyle. For most people, their time is more than likely spent sat at a desk or in their car driving, stood up for long periods of time, lifting things, spent … Read more
Injuries are your body’s way of sounding an alarm telling you that something’s not right, so we shouldn’t start exercising full steam ahead right away. Instead making an intelligent comeback to running, or any form of exercise, after taking time off due to injury requires a gradual approach. Would you rather make slow, pain-free progress … Read more
Clicking joints is something that concerns many of us, but what is the cause of it and why does it happen? A joint that decides to ‘pop’ or make a clicking sound can sometimes feel worrying, especially as you get older. We have all moved at least once and felt our joints making a … Read more
2020, what a year! A global pandemic which led to an economic standstill, many people working from home and a baby boom!! I am one of the many lockdown new mums and have experienced a pandemic pregnancy. What stood out for me was the loneliness and not having other mums-to-be to connect with in the … Read more
Back pain is the largest single cause of disability in the UK, with lower back pain affecting around one-third of the UK adult population every year. Lower back pain can be triggered by a variety of different factors, lifestyle choices and medical conditions. Risk factors include sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, footwear choices, excess weight or … Read more
Knee pain is very common amongst adults in the UK but that doesn’t mean it is to be ignored. In 2016 researchers for the BMJ estimated that around half of adults in this country were suffering with a form of knee pain. You only have to start a passing conversation with colleagues or friends to … Read more
Avoid laying your head on more than two pillowsIt is possible to get neck/shoulder pain if you sleep on too many pillows as this can cause neck/shoulder stiffness. Make sure the pillow is not too thick that your head tilts to one side but it offers adequate support during your sleep that you do not … Read more
