Weekend warriors are individuals who participate in a particular hobby or activity exclusively during weekends or leisure time. This type of activity can often lead to injuries in muscles, tendons, and ligaments due to excessive and sudden physical exertion. Weekend warriors are prone to various types of injuries due to their sudden and intense physical […]
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We do not often think about the role our lungs play in our day-to-day activities because breathing is an automatic function. Often, it is only when we experience breathing problems that we begin to appreciate how hard our lungs work for us. It is vitally important for us to maintain healthily functioning lungs. Here are […]
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E-cigarettes have become a very popular smoking method, especially among young people. In some cases people who have been trying to quit smoking are tempted to turn to e-cigarettes as an alternative or to transition from traditional cigarettes to not smoking. Nonetheless, how much do we really know about e-cigarettes? What are e-cigarettes? An E-cigarette […]
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“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. Keep reading to find out more about what can cause Achilles pain.
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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 lateral hip pain. It happens when the bursa of the hip becomes inflamed.
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While we all know that running is helpful to the health of our hearts, bones, joints and provides overall stress relief, it also has amazing benefits for the spine in particular.
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Did you know that 16 October was World Spine Day? World Spine Day highlights the burden of spinal pain and disability around the world, as well as the importance of spinal health and wellbeing. Keep reading to find out more!
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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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Lock down has forced many of us to adapt and work from home. However, this has come with its own challenges. As a result we are seeing more and more people struggling with pain from inadequate work environments and spaces. This is why we think it’s important that everybody get educated on ergonomics.
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No matter how indulgent the term may sound, self-care is extremely important for our physical, emotional and mental well-being and should be taken seriously. Here are some tips on things to try and implement to help build a healthier you.
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