by samdunb | Aug 17, 2022 | Pain, Rehabilitation, Tips, Uncategorized
“Ouch! There is a pain at the back of my heel”. The Achilles tendon is known to be the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. The Achilles tendon can handle heavy forces going through it as we go about our daily activities. When this tendon is overloaded, it can...
by samdunb | Jul 13, 2022 | Health, mental health, Tips, Wellness
Having good mental health is not a given. Your mental health is important and 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...
by samdunb | Jun 30, 2022 | Health, Pain, Rehabilitation, Tips, Uncategorized
Have you ever experienced pain at the side of your hip and not been able to pinpoint what it could be? Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of hip pain on the side. It happens when the bursa of the hip becomes inflamed. But what exactly is a bursa? Bursae are...
by samdunb | Jun 6, 2022 | Health, Pain, Rehabilitation, Senior citizens, Sports related, Tips, Wellness
With over 15 muscles working together, the hip is one of the most mobile parts of our body. So, one can imagine, that stiffness and pain in the hip may result in an avalanche of problems. It is generally good to strengthen the hip, but we cannot neglect mobility. Our...
by samdunb | May 31, 2022 | Children, Health, Sports related, Tips, Wellness
Next time you exercise, prioritise warming up as part of your routine. Warming up often flies over many people’s heads when it comes to physical activity, whether it be walking, running, strength training, cycling or swimming. Warming up can easily be seen as a waste...
by samdunb | Apr 6, 2022 | Health, Pain, Tips, Wellness
The shoulder is a unique and complex structure, capable of seven movements. An injury to it can often be challenging to riddle because the muscles are so closely related it is difficult to isolate one muscle. Apart from trauma, some of the biggest reasons for pain...
