Deep Breathing
What is Deep Breathing? Deep breathing is a relaxation technique done through actively taking slow deep breaths to optimise the main muscle of breathing, your DIAPHRAGM.
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Men’s health: Take control of your health
Men’s health awareness is an important topic to be highlighted. There is often a stigma around men seeking medical attention for existing health-related problems. This blog post highlights some of the common illnesses in the male population which are important to regularly screen for.
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Your mental health matters
In today’s world, having good mental health is not a given. Your mental health can affect your quality of life in so many ways. We live in a fast-paced world where it is always us against time. Stressors in our day-to-day lives can override any cue to relax, be present and breathe.
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Staying active as you age!
We can all agree that moving our bodies is important, not only for our physical well-being but for our mental and emotional well-being too. Since our population’s life expectancy has increased, we need to make sure that physical activity amongst the elderly is a priority.
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Have a healthy Christmas!
It’s important to look after yourself during this time so that you can enjoy the season fully with your friends and families.
Here are some tips from our practice to you on how to look after yourself during this festive season.
The Seniors Guide to staying healthy all year round!
It’s important to take care of your body and prevent illness, no matter your age. But if you’re 65 or older, something as simple as the common cold can progress and lead to further health complications. Therefore, in celebration of International day for Older Persons, we thought we’d share some tips on the steps older persons can take to remain healthy throughout the year.
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Here’s to a happy, healthy SUMMER!
As the days get longer, and the weather gets warmer, the needs of our bodies change. Keep reading for some tips on how to keep you happy and healthy during the season change.
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Stressed and sore? Here’s how we can help!
I carry all my stress in my shoulders’, ‘I have had a headache for the past week – yes, work has been stressful’, ‘I have a stressful deadline coming up, and my lower back has been killing me!’
These are some examples of phrases we often hear in our rooms, and we know these people are not alone. Stress can be a huge cause of muscle and joint pain, especially in the neck, upper and lower back. Since July is mental health awareness month, I thought we could explore how stress can cause muscle pain, and why a visit to your physiotherapist and biokineticist could help you.
Breathing exercises for anxiety…
Did you know that July is mental health awareness month? Well, now you do!
Due to the stressful times we live in, anxiety is running high in every household. Now more than ever, we need to not only be kind to others, but also to ourselves.
I’m here to tell you about how taking some time to do some simple breathing exercises can help you decrease your anxiety.
