Suffering from Tech Neck?
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by Lyndall Kenmuir
2M ago
Common condition found in hybrid desk workers- ‘Tech Neck’ and ‘Levator Scapulae Syndrome’ and what you can do for it. Osteopath James O’Reilly tells us all about this 21st century condition. ‘Tech neck’ is a slang term used to describe the forward flexion of the head that occurs when using technology devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. This can lead to strain and pain in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Levator scapulae syndrome is a condition that affects the levator scapulae muscle, which is located in the neck and shoulder region. This muscle is responsible for raising ..read more
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Pilates for Shoulder Impingement
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by Lyndall Kenmuir
4M ago
Amy Moffat talks about shoulder impingement and how Pilates can help Shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, along with back and neck pain, for the general population. At any given time, 20% of us may experience pain related to the shoulder, with 25% of people reporting previous episodes. This stat highlights just how important proper management, in the form of strength and conditioning exercises, is to avoid the recurrence of pain. Our shoulder joint, aka the glenohumeral joint, is structurally a ball-and-socket joint and it ranks as the most mo ..read more
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Canadian Ski Cross Training with Physio Helen O’Neill
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by Fix
5M ago
Chief Fixer – Helen O’Neill, joined the Canadian Ski Cross team in Peer, Belgium, for an intensive week of slalom training. She treated, strengthened and conditioned the words best ski-racers as they trained for the upcoming season. We asked Helen to share all! What were you doing at Snow Valley, Peer? I joined the team during a technical training week, focused on improving their slalom skills. After finishing their last ski cross racing season in April 2023, the athletes had spent the summer back in Canada, diligently working on their strength and conditioning to prepare for the upcoming sea ..read more
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The Power of Acupuncture: Stress Management and Mental Wellbeing
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by Fix
6M ago
In today's fast-paced world, chronic stress has become an all-too-common companion, often leaving us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. What if there was a way to manage stress, relieve anxiety and achieve a sense of tranquility? Learn how to recognise signs of chronic stress and discover how acupuncture can activate the body's inherent healing response. The Power of Acupuncture for Stress Management and Mental Wellbeing (Summary) Stress: An Age-old Response with Modern Challenges the signs of chronic stress Acupuncture: how can it help? Stress: An Age-old Response with Modern Challenges At ..read more
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Giving Birth: A Guide for Expectant Mothers
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by Fix
9M ago
Osteopath Laura Maidment offers valuable insights to support expectant mothers as they prepare for birth. She explores historic deliveries, birthing positions and tips to empower mothers as they embark on their childbirth journey.   Giving Birth: A Guide for Expectant Mothers (Summary) History lesson Birthing positions  What can aid a natural birth? History Lesson Up until the 17th century women were mainly giving birth in upright positions. French obstetrician, Francois Mauiceau developed the forceps and assumed women adopt a semi-recumbent position for easy application of their us ..read more
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Your Pilates Questions Answered
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by Fix
11M ago
Pilates explained: A Comprehensive FAQ Guide by Pilates Instructor Amy Moffat As a Pilates instructor, I often come across numerous questions from curious individuals who are eager to explore the world of Pilates and understand its benefits. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with this incredible form of exercise, I've compiled a list of frequently asked questions to provide you with the answers you seek. Let's dive in! Your Pilates Questions Answered (Summary) Should I be doing 1-1 or group Pilates classes? How often should I practise Pilates? What is reformer Pilates? What k ..read more
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Running with Confidence: A Physio's Guide to Knee Pain
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by Fix
11M ago
Physiotherapist Rianne Harper shares expert advice on how to avoid knee injuries for runners. Running can be an addictive sport for many people due to the affordability and convenience, needing less equipment than many other sports.  Running has many benefits, helping to improve our physical health, our mood and overall well-being (endorphins are a wonderful thing). Whether it’s a 10k, the local Hackney Half-Marathon, or training for a full-distance marathon the amount of training that any runner has gone through isn’t always enough to prevent running related injuries.  Running with ..read more
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Acupuncture for pregnancy, birth and beyond
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by Fix
1y ago
I remember the first time I got pregnant, you can put it down to hormones, but I remember being in shock as it happened so fast, elated as I realised I could get pregnant, fear of the unexpected. As the pregnancy progressed and morning sickness kicked in, I felt very ill. Nobody warns you that you go from feeling nauseous to throwing up anything while feeling hungry. It was like being on the boat that you couldn’t get off! Despite it all I still enjoyed the majority of being pregnant. How acupuncture can help Acupuncture was really helpful at alleviating my symptoms as long as I could get to ..read more
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Scar Healing: The Benefits of Scar Therapy
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by Fix
1y ago
The science behind scar healing with Cranial Osteopath Shaun Hoult. Scars can mean a lot of different things for different people.  If you’ve found yourself here reading this blog post, it’s likely you have a scar or two and likely have some kind of negative connotation with it. For most people, their concerns around their scars most likely revolve around either;  Their appearance and its effect on your confidence levels, or;  The physical hindrance scars can have, preventing you from being able to move as freely or smoothly as you once did.  Perhaps affecting your dige ..read more
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Sports Massage for Marathon Runners
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by Fix
1y ago
Marathon season is here! Whether you're training for London, Boston or Berlin, as you start to increase your mileage leading up to your marathon, you should consider a good sports massage as part of your training. Although many people think of sports massage as a luxury, it should be an integral part of your training and is just as important as your easy run, steady run, fartlek, interval training and long run. Sports Massage Therapist Neil Franklin explains the many benefits of regular treatment in the lead-up to race day. Why sports massage in the lead up to race day? As you start to increa ..read more
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