The following articles are under the heading of ‘Health Matters’, because health does matter, and I would like to share these hints and tips on staying healthy and well.
You will find I have written about a wide range of subjects and there are links to videos that I think you may find useful, informative and hopefully, fun! Many of my clients are interested in my adventures as a scuba diver, so from time to time I will post photographs and videos and share with you the beautiful underwater world.
I don’t intend to be a prolific blogger. Running my own business leaves limited time, but when I feel creative or think you might find something interesting or fun to read about, I’ll post it. So keep dropping into my web site and have a look at Health Matters when you can.
October 2017
Understanding your Pain!!
The study of pain has advanced considerably over the past 50 years thanks to neuroscience.
Lumbar Spine Anatomy
If you suffer from low back pain here’s a video to help you visualise that part of your body and how it all fits together to mobilise you in everyday life.
Low back pain by Dr Mike Evans
Back pain is one of the top two reasons people visit their doctors, and whilst it can get better with time, it can also develop into a chronic vulnerability.
Plan an adventure and make it happen!!
Life is about creating yourself, identifying the key changes you need to make right now can bring you closer to fulfilling your potential.
Easy steps to Mindfulness!
Throughout the day we rush from one job to another, a meeting here and a meeting there, cooking a meal, shopping, picking the kids up from school, it goes on and on until, exhausted we drop into bed.
November 2014
Winter Blues
As the nights get colder and the days get shorter the urge to hunker down, keep warm, eat comfort food and stay indoors gets stronger.
Welcome to your neck
The neck is one of the most common areas of musculoskeletal pain and discomfort, and is often associated with long term faulty postural.
Eight easy steps to improve your neck pain.
Pain and discomfort felt in the neck can be due to trauma in the cervical spine. Here are eight easy steps to help individuals take a proactive approach towards managing neck pain.
September 2014
Get Physical!
Most of us try to be health conscious and look after our bodies. We try to eat a healthy diet and take regular exercise so that we can maintain an active, fulfilling life, lose weight, and look after our hearts.
Just Breathe!
Breathing, you would think, is the most natural thing we do. It’s something we don’t really pay attention to unless we feel breathless, have a cold or tight chest.
Peaks and Troughs
The process of recovery from a physical injury affects people in different ways.
Use it or lose it!
I’m often asked, “Am I to old to practice Pilates?” or “I’m in my 50’s, do you think I’m to old for this sort of exercise?”
August 2014
Look up, re-connect and smile!
We are living in a world where social media makes it easy for us to connect virtually to one another around the world, and yet we are missing out on being engaged and present with each other in our real lives.
Captured by the Screen.
We spend hours a day at our computers, smart phones and i-pads, unaware of the tension developing in our muscles.
Lighten the load
Hauling around those extra pounds day after day puts strain on your back muscles and joints. Losing a few can reduce the load and make a significant difference to back and joint pain.
Pressing the “pause button” and nurturing Stillness.
Hands up who feels guilty taking time to nurture themselves? When did you last take the time to watch a bee gather nectar, listen to bird song, be creative or just sit still?
Don’t get dragged down by the worry worms.
Do you worry that you have lost your way in life, or never even found it in the first place?
Stand up straight, reduce your back pain and feel good!
We know that we don’t always do the things that are good for us. We know that those chocolates and second glass of wine aren’t going to do our waist line any favours, but boy, does it make us feel good!
Case Study – Frozen Shoulder
It has only taken four to five months of bespoke Clinical Pilates exercises to rehabilitate Marian’s frozen shoulder. Most research concerning adhesive capsulitis indicates a resolution time of eighteen months to two years, and even then, range of movement can remain limited
The Core Stability Myth
In ‘The Times’ Newspaper (Tues Aug 10th 2010) the article ‘The core stability myth’ was published in the Health and Families section.
The following article is in response to this. It is here on the […]
Restore Body and Mind
Becoming more aware of your breathing can be invaluable to improving your health and well being. All too often we sit for long hours at the computer and our breathing becomes shallow.
Mindful Coffee
When was the last time you noticed your cup of coffee? No, I mean really noticed how it felt in your mouth, its wonderful aroma, the delicious taste, and were you aware of the cup or mug in your hand with its warm and comforting shape.
