The longer you sit - the weaker and tighter your calves become. Your hamstrings become“much starved of oxygen” from its progressive lengthened state. Your back will definitely not be thanking you for this. The long term result - poor blood flow...

Every coin has two sides. And both sides are different. Our body is no exception - we have a stronger and weaker side. We are meant to move, but it’s also ok if we stay put. Furthermore, to function well, one side needs to be diffe...

Have you ever heard of the 80/20 rule? It’s an idea based on the Pareto principle, that 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes. Giving your body a bit of attention everyday will capitalise from this rule. For example, I come home ...

A joint is where two bones meet. It’s meant to be a perfect match. Though the   interactions with 1) ligaments - strong, elastic bands of connective tissue that surround joints to support and limit movement and 2) tendons-  tough, con...

If you look up online Why The Body Gets Weaker As You Age, many will say that you lose bone tissue and subsequently, muscle size and strength, as the muscle tissue itself also shrinks with age.I am certain this thought can leave many peo...

Some say, Running wears your knee joints away, leading to early onset of knee pain and arthritis. Some say, that’s rubbish and that running can help prevents knee pain and arthritis…What do you think?For those that say running is ...

Let’s not beat around the bush, A strong and solid core, looks and feels good. The core stabilises, balances, and powers the body during just about every activity. A strong core can reduce stress on the joints and allow you to achie...

In 2011, I ruptured my ACL ligament in my right knee. In 2020, I noticed that over time, cysts that had developed inside my knee as a result of the injury, had began to bother me. I had started to depend more on my left leg, which caused me to ...

The trapezius muscle, Also known as the traps, plays an important role in posture.First, it is a large muscle of the back. It starts at the base of the skull moving down the neck, it then extends across the shoulders, and down the middle...

It is important to be sensible when doing anything from exercise to simple everyday activities. Sensible exercise does not involve paying large sums of money to join a gym (and rarely go), or pound away vigorously on a treadmill, or...

Did you know, that the hands, feet, ears, and nose have reduced blood flow compared to the rest of the body?This explains why the extremities are cooler in cold weather than the rest of the body. You might wonder why?W...

Whilst Sitting at your desk or on your sofa, have you Ever wondered why you suddenly creep forward towards you phone or computer screen?It is definitely not because what you started  watching 30 mins ago had suddenly beco...

Everyday activity, whether it be walking, running, sitting or standing requires forward and backward movement of the pelvis. A common and well known cause of back issues remains a heavily favoured, forward tilted pelvis, which has l...

Have you ever gone for a treatment, like a massage or an chiro session, and had your practitioner find a tender / painful spot you had not realised had even existed before?Well, they are known as knots or trigger points. Knot...

All chained up -Our body is a system of chain links, whereby energy or force is generated by one part of the body, and then transferred successively to another part. Like For example, the upper and lower body in the motion of wal...

Inflammation isn’t always a bad thing: Acute inflammation is actually an important immune response that helps heal injuries or fight illnesses. But according to the

Have you ever experienced an ache in the lower back or an annoying sensation in the buttocks or your legs whilst driving? The symptoms experienced are often thoughtTo be sciatica.So, You search sciatica online, and you...

Anterior pelvic tilt is a change in posture that happens when the front of the pelvis rotates forward, and the back of the pelvis rises.It is often visible in a person as it gives the lower back an exaggerated arch and makes the buttocks...

The lymphatic system is a network of delicate tubes throughout the body. These tubes drains fluid (called lymph) that has leaked from the blood vessels into the tissues, and empties it back into the bloodstream via kidney shaped glands k...

To understand the effect of antibiotics, First it’s important to understand how infection works. Infection occurs when viruses / bacteria enters your body and infects a cells by penetrating its  cell wall.The previously ...

The Physiological reason Gaining weight after working out is likely due to a number of reasons, 1. muscle fiber inflammation, this is a normal response when the muscle fibres break down and repair, 2. muscle glycogen stores (this is...

First, Let’s start with the reasons - 1. Tired muscles- When blood does not circulate properly, the oxygen carried in the blood fails to reach the muscle tissues effectively, which can result in muscles stiffening due to reduced bl...

Ever wondered why it feels like a struggle to walk uphill or downhill?It is often due to the demand placed on weak leg muscles or tired stabiliser muscles of the pelvis and lower back, exerting themselves beyond their capacity to allow t...

Let’s try a quick exercise - sit or stand now like you have just received the best news of your life! Did you just move or change position? If so, notice how you now feel more focused and energised. This is because Postu...

The 4-7-8 breathing technique involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding the breath for 7 seconds, and exhaling for 8 seconds. This exercise helps to manage stress and anxiety. The breathing pattern aims to promote relaxati...