Do you wake up feeling stiff and find it takes you a while to get going? Morning stiffness can be due to many factors (including recent exercise, injury or poor mattress and pillow choice) but it can also be an indicator of arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia or even thyroid problems. The duration of morning stiffness…
Month: March 2015
Tendonitis Advice
Whether you call it runner’s knee, swimmer’s shoulder, golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow, the painful condition of tendonitis is definitely not restricted to sports people. Anyone performing repeated movements (from typing to gardening) may be at risk of developing tendonitis. Repeated overuse or failure to stretch properly before exercise can lead to microscopic tears in the…
Is Your Bra Causing You Back Pain?
Contrary to popular belief, a quarter of UK women would like their breasts to be smaller accord to a survey of 1,300 women by figleaves.com. The main reason cited was the strain on posture and back muscles. 70% of women surveyed admitted to having had suffered from back pain at some point in their lives…
Brain Exercises
Worried about holding on to your mental dexterity and memory as you age? Think Sudoko, cleverly-marketed computer games and ‘brain exercises’ are the answer? Think again, regular exercise, such as a brisk walk three times a week, is the key to keeping, even growing, your cognitive powers as you age! Despite what the advertisers would…