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Stiff body? You may experience pain…..
Why a stiff body is not good for you A client recently presented with ‘sciatica’ – pain that began from the lower back and then progressed down the leg & calf with additional numbness in the toes: classic presentation. So I realigned, released and mobilised the whole body, paying particular attention to the lower back and [...]
The Reading Half Marathon – what I learnt….
Reading Half Marathon – My Experience…. My brother had fought a valiant battle against Cancer but we lost him in September 2011. He never gave up and maintained his charm and sense of humour till the very end. He had shown all through his life that one can fight the odds and achieve what one [...]
17yr old ‘suffers’ with bad posture…..
A networking colleague brought her 17yr old son to me. This was a bright, handsome, fit, tall (6ft+) and lean young man. She was concerned he was slouching. which she knew was bad for him, and wondered if I could advise him about correcting this. Additionally, he spent an inordinate amount of time on his [...]
Back Pain and SPD (Symphysis Pubic Disorder) during Pregnancy
Pregancy puts an enormous strain on a woman’s lower back and pelvic area. View this for an explanation of what happens: Back Pain during Pregnancy Explained Some women also experience excruciating pain through their pregnancy due to SPD – pain ranges from an uncomfortable throb in the groin to severe pain which makes walking very [...]
Dangers lurking in your car seat: Back pain, hip pain and ankle pain….
Is setting up your car seat correctly of such importance as to warrant a blog? Yes! Why? Read on…. Maintaining good posture at all times reduces the risk of developing back pain, hip pain, neck and shoulder pain, by 60%. This includes walking posture (gait), sitting posture (no slouching) and sleeping posture (no lying on [...]
Why do Top Professional Tennis Payers Suffer so many Injuries?
Federer, Nadal, Clijsters and Williams – all are heading for the Australian Open, nursing various injuries. Federer has a bad back, Nadal ‘s shoulder is giving him trouble, her hip seems to be Clijsters’ area of agony and Williams is limping because of a bad ankle. Federer has chosen not to rely on painkillers but [...]
Computer users: prevent back pain and RSI…
Computer users are at high risk of developing back pain and RSI. But these risks can be much reduced if the workstation is set up correcting. In these videocastsI explain how back pain and RSI arise whilst using the computer and ways to prevent them. Video 1: Difference between corrrect vs incorrect seating http://www.screenr.com/embed/V42s Video 2: Chair qualities - http://www.screenr.com/embed/hl2s [...]
FiXme’s FREE helpdesk is doing well….
Sundays are usually rest days but yesterday, I got 3 phone calls from people seeking help with their aches and pains and, as promised when I set up the Helpdesk, I provided tips for their relief. Caller No 1 A is an engineer who spends long hours in front of his computer and has developed [...]
Spinal Manipulation Brings Only Minor Improvement In Chronic Back Pain
….experts conclude in this article of the June issue of the respected journal Spine. I am not surprised by these findings. But my experience of treating lower back pain for over 13years has been very different. Clients have reported that their pain has reduced and they are able to maintain this painfree/reduced pain levels for long [...]
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