When we consider how the weather affects joint pain and stiffness, most of us assume it’s only cool, damp days that cause flare-ups. In some people with chronic conditions, however, it’s the long hot days of summer that cause joint pain to worsen. This is particularly so for some who suffer from arthritis or fibromyalgia.
Lifting safely while pregnant is important so that you can stay in the best of health for your upcoming birth. With older children home for the holidays, our osteopath Radhika Madahar shares some tips to stay pain-free and avoid back injury. Through your pregnancy, your centre of gravity shifts. This can impact your balance. Also,
Why Tennis Injuries Happen and How Osteopathy Can Help Did you know that tennis is said to be one of the most injury-prone sports? This is because it involves repetitive motions of the arm and shoulder, which can lead to muscle strains or tears, as well as a range of twisting and pivoting movements. Like
8 common workout injuries and how to prevent them. A workout injury can happen to anyone, regardless of fitness or gym experience. Below, we’ll look at the most common injuries and share tips for preventing them. If it’s too late for prevention, our osteopaths can help get you back to the gym. Gym injuries often
What is a repetitive strain injury? A repetitive strain injury occurs in the muscles, nerves, and tendons from repetitive movements and overuse. They can commonly occur in the hands, wrists, neck, shoulders, and arms. However, it can happen in any part of the body that can move. Repetitive movement to a particular area, such as
Shoulder muscles are used frequently throughout the day and can impact your quality of life if you become injured. Shoulder injuries can cause stiffness and restriction in your mobility, hindering the movement of your arm. This can be difficult to overcome as a gym enthusiast or someone who uses weight training. Seeing an osteopath and
Now that the holiday season has passed and new year’s resolutions are here, many people are looking into starting a new workout regimen and getting into shape. Starting new workouts can lead to injury if you do not warm up and train appropriately. Even simple exercises like running can lead to serious injury without proper
Stress is unavoidable in life and can range from everyday situations such as being stuck in traffic on the way to a meeting to learning about the illness or death of a loved one. Stress is not always bad, though; some stress is good such as buying a new house, getting married, or having a baby. Stress, good or
Have you ever said or have heard someone say, \”I can feel it in my bones\” when referring to cold weather? It is becoming cold outside, and for some people, that means achy, painful, and stiff joints. There are certain speculations about how winter weather affects our bodies, causing discomfort, but no one knows for
Fall is here, and that means it is time to care for your garden. Simple tasks such as raking your lawn, clearing out your gutters, and harvesting your autumn vegetables can lead to aches and pains that you aren\’t ready for. There are several things you can do to get prepared for this autumn gardening
