Karina's top tip for exercising during chemotherapy ..read more

Exercise has many benefits for health, but did you know that 30mins of exercise 5 days per week (2.5 hours) of moderate exercise can reduce cancer mortality by 13%. A simple and cost effective addition to your treatment plan or long term health plan. If you are unsure what moderate intensity is, it is an activity that can be sustained for 30-60 minutes and  you can hold an unbroken conversation. Walking is a simple mode to commence, however for best outcomes you may want to find something specific to your needs.   ..read more

Exercise has many benefits for health, but did you know that 30mins of exercise 5 days per week (2.5 hours) of moderate exercise can reduce cancer mortality by 13%. A simple and cost effective addition to your treatment plan or long term health plan. If you are unsure what moderate intensity is, it is an activity that can be sustained for 30-60 minutes and  you can hold an unbroken conversation. Walking is a simple mode to commence, however for best outcomes you may want to find something specific to your needs.   ..read more

1. Pain = Damage If you have long term back pain your pain signals a normally giving you mixed messages. Pain is not a sign of further damage and movement can reduce the pain signals. 2. I shouldn't move if I have painRest is actually worse than movement for back pain. With inactivity you get a decrease in strength which reduces function and then results in an increase in pain. 3. Cortisone will fix my painCortisone is an anti-inflammatory which can reduce inflammation, however it won't fix the causation of the pain. Improving strength, function and identifying contributing factors will hel ..read more