Posts Tagged ‘Wellbeing’
Health warning as lockdown back pain on the rise
A ‘perfect storm’ for back trouble is brewing. Home-working conditions and the impact of lockdown restrictions have led to a big rise in the number of people suffering from pain. They are seeing a big increase in people with neck pain, headaches, pain between the shoulder blades, pain down the arms, and lower back trouble.…
Read MoreWorking from home: your health check
Many people are now working from home instead of going into their office. The good news is working from home has many positive aspects, such as increased flexibility and productivity, less time commuting and the ability to stay in your comfy clothes all day. But it can also present a couple of unique set of…
Read MoreYate talks lower back pain
Your lower back is perfectly engineered to provide strength, support and flexibility to your upper body. It’s no wonder it’s so sensitive to pain and injury from everyday life. Back pain is one of the most common and debilitating conditions people face and could be sourced from several causes, as well as range in severity.…
Read MoreNailsea Clinic: Let’s Talk Sciatica
Sciatica is when the sciatic nerve, which runs from your hips to your feet, is irritated. Fashioned from nerve roots, they join together to form the largest nerve in the human body and feed each of your legs with messages from the brain and back again. This allows you to move your legs and walk,…
Read MoreHeadaches and Migraines – Yate Clinic
Migraines are the third most common disease in the world, currently ranked 7th as the most disabling disease. Anything from bright screens, loud music or lack of food and water can all be triggers for one of these uncomfortable aches. They are so common that most people just accept them as a part of their…
Read MoreOur Nailsea Clinic Discusses Arthritis
Arthritis is a very common condition in the UK, affecting millions of people each year. It’s a debilitating condition that causes swelling and pain in the joints. People who suffer from arthritis often struggle with mobility and find that the condition severely impacts their lifestyle. Although arthritis is a common condition, it is sometimes not…
Read MoreNailsea Clinic: Get Better with Bands
Resistance bands are an excellent piece of equipment to aid aches and pains or after an injury. The band helps add resistance to your motions, improving both your strength and flexibility without undue stress on the joints. They allow you to focus and work on specific parts of the body, potentially speeding up the process…
Read MoreHealthy snacks to keep you full
Although snacking has developed a bad reputation over the years, snacks can be an important part of your diet. They provide energy in the middle of the day or when you exercise, which also decreases your hunger and keeps you from overeating at mealtime. Snacking isn’t usually the issue, it’s the type of snacks you…
Read MoreLife after lockdown
For many of us, the past few months have been spent in the comfort of our homes. Away from work, friends and family, at a much slower pace than before. But, with restrictions beginning to tentatively lift, some people may be feeling a little anxious about returning to normal life. Lockdown has been difficult on…
Read MoreGratitude Journaling: Morning and Night
Gratitude journaling has a wide range of benefits. It improves sleep, improves your sense of wellbeing and improves your positivity and outlook on disruptive events in your life – such as this one. Although times are tough, it’s important to remember that our water supply and electricity is uninterrupted, supermarkets and hospitals are still operating…
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