Breastfeeding your baby isn’t as easy as it looks! Getting into the routine of breastfeeding can be difficult for both mum and baby. Whilst the baby is learning how to breastfeed, some women can suffer from breast and nipple damage. Once this has been resolved many mothers experience back and neck pain related to prolonged […]
Month: May 2019
Are You Getting Enough Exercise?
Physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and can be a key component for preventing injury or to remain pain free during normal active daily living tasks. However, approximately 75% of the Australian population are not getting sufficient amounts of physical activity to maintain health or more importantly prevent injury. Exercise as a […]
Osteoarthritis Part 1
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and while it affects a large percentage of people over 60, problems of osteoarthritis can also often be found in younger people. People frequently see osteoarthritis as being a progressive and disabling disease but for many, symptoms are mild and cause only temporary and occasional problems. Osteoarthritis […]
The Arthritis Compression Glove
One of the most popular items during the Winter months is the Arthritis Compression Glove. They are a dark grey compressive cotton elastane fingerless glove, that is sold in packs of two. When worn they sit quite firmly on the wearer’s hand, providing them with support and compression around their joints. This helps to prevent […]
Do we suffer from more aches & pains during the Winter months?
Lots of our clients often tell us that they experience more aches and pains during the Winter months. However, does this actually happen? It does…. and there are some good reasons as to why this occurs. The cooler weather can increase the level of pain that you may be suffering from, for example, Arthritis sufferers […]
What You Need To Know About The Calf Muscle & How to Prevent Injury – Part 1
In recent times we have seen a significant increase in calf injuries related to a huge uptake of recreational running on both road and trail. This is in part due to the fact that many people who are taking up running, have never been involved in running sports and hence are beginning without the physical […]
Be Prepared For The Ski Slopes & Avoid Injuries While Snowboarding Part 2
Part 1 of ‘Be Prepared For The Ski Slopes & Avoid Injuries’, covered what you need to do to avoid an injury whilst your snow skiing. If snowboarding is your passion, we have some hints that will help you to avoid injuries whilst you’re tearing up the slopes. How your gear can prevent ski injuries […]
What is the difference between soreness and pain?
Have you ever noticed that you’ve come home from the gym feeling a little sorer than you normally do? Here are some signs that your pain may be something more serious. Pain that lingers for more than 72 hours If you’ve done your regular workout and are feeling sorer than you normally would 72 hours […]