Things like BMI (body mass index), blood pressure and waist hip ratio are often used to gauge a peson's health status and undoubtedly can be useful. But we rarely assess strength and mobility. Strength and mobility are super important at all ages. Especially in the elderly as good strength and mobility reduce the risk of … Continue reading Why you need to start doing squats
How will massage look post Covid 19?
It's the beginning of July and I was really hoping last week the government would announce I could reopen on the 4th July. It wasn't to be! I am disappointed but I really hope it will be soon. I have been asked about how masage is going to be when I do reopen. Will there … Continue reading How will massage look post Covid 19?
Stay injury free when running
Since the gyms closed and the weather got nicer there seem to be a lot more runners on the streets. If you are one of them be careful you don't end up with running injuries. This blog aims to give you some tips to keep you injury free. Hopefully you will enjoy running and keep … Continue reading Stay injury free when running
10 tips to injury proof your gardening
Self isolation and a bit of sun has sent a lot of people (me included) into their gardens to get those jobs done. Gardening can be heavy physical work and while it's great to help you keep fit if you aren't careful you can get an injury. Because gardening isn't formal exercise or a sport … Continue reading 10 tips to injury proof your gardening
Why do my joints click?
"Clicking" joints are really common - we have all heard a clicking or popping sound as we have got up from a chair or bent our knee . Are clicking joints serious? If your joints make a clicking noise but there is no pain, stiffness, swelling or signs of inflammation then it is nothing to … Continue reading Why do my joints click?