Horse riding as a sport puts the spine under high levels of impact. This happens not only from the pace of the horse itself but also the unpredictability of the animal underneath you and the unpredictable landing forces in some of the disciplines such as eventing or showjumping. Research has shown that horse riders are […]
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Modern medicine has come to appreciate the close relationship between mind and body. Your immune system is intrinsically linked to your stress levels…the higher your stress levels, the lower your immune function. This increases your susceptibility to colds and viruses, like Covid-19! Your brain and immune system are in constant communication with one another, which
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Yoga is an effective way to improve your flexibility and strength. It naturally improves posture with focus on core strength and movement that helps to balance the body and mind. As a result you can expect to have more stamina to get more out of your day. Improved circulation, energy levels, less injury and enhanced
Mid winter blues? At roughly this time of year, a fair percentage of us have joined a gym with the view of `new year, new me ! `but then have not followed through and see the bank account looking a little forlorn. That dreaded English grey winter has a lot to answer for! But don’t
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Ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting injuries. Sprains are tearing of ligaments, ranging from small tears to full ruptures. Ligaments help in stabilising a joint by connecting bones together. Ankle sprains can take between 2 – 6 weeks to resolve, however severe sprains can take as long as 12 weeks. Ankle sprains
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One of the first questions I ask patients when I begin to assess an injury or discuss their exercise programme is whether they warm up or cool down or both. The stock answer is “ooh a little bit of stretching here and there!” Which at least is something! But if we began to understand the
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Recent research indicates regular exercise for our heart and muscles helps prevent many health problems. Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Depression are just some of the health problems which are avoidable. Keeping mobile can enhance the quality of our twilight years enormously. Muscle and bone mass start to decrease by the age of 50. Strength
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Whether it is in the home or garden, injuries do happen, so here are our tops tips for keeping you healthy: We have a habit of keeping our feet glued to the floor and moving our back/spine to do the task. It is much better if you keep the back/spine aligned and use your feet
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We give our top tips on how to get the most out of your ski holiday and avoid injury with good preparation. For many of us a ski holiday is the perfect way to get away in the winter and do some physical exercise. The only problem is, due to the short days and cold
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The shoulder joint is a common source of pain. What are the possible causes for my shoulder pain? Shoulder pain may be caused by various factors and conditions including: What are the different symptoms associated with shoulderpain? If you are suffering from shoulder pain, this may feel sharp, shooting, achy or dull. You may notice
