In this week’s blog, I’m going to have a look at core stability and the relationship to lower extremity function and injury. The term “core” is composed of the muscle surrounding the lower back, pelvis and hip joints. Core stability can be defined as the ability of these areas to prevent weakness of the vertebral […]
Diet is one of the most important aspects of general health and wellbeing. If you have any fitness or health goals your diet should be the first port of call. In this week’s blog I’ve briefly covered some areas mentioned in a study by Close et al., 2019. This study looks at different ways […]
First of all, it is important to find a type of training that best suits you and your life style. Picking a type of training that’s an Instagram hype, but doesn’t fit in to your daily schedule is no use. The way of life for the working person seems that time is of the essence and […]
Recovery after a marathon is not only one of the most important aspects of running a marathon, but it’s also unfortunately one of the most undervalued. Let’s be honest—once you’ve finished the marathon, you just want to be done. You don’t want to think about what you need to do to reset your body so […]
Pregnancy is a precious time in a woman’s life, but filled with so much change it may also be overwhelming and stressful. It’s important during this journey that you are able to find comfort and time to relax and tune in to what’s happening in your body. This is where Prenatal Yoga can be hugely […]
Are you preparing for a big race? With a few marathons around the corner I thought I’d share a bit of information about tapering your running distances before a race to improve your performance. What is Tapering? Tapering refers to the reduction of exercise before a competition or race. Leading up to an important […]
Do you suffer with that tight feeling at the front of your hips? Or that clunking when you rotate your hip outwards? I find this a brilliant way of looking at the body and how it should move: Neck – Stability Upper back/Thoracic Spine – Mobility Lower back/Lumbar Spine – Stability Hips – Mobility […]
A Bakers Cyst can also be known as a Popliteal cyst due to its location behind the knee. A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind your knee. The pain can get worse when you fully flex or extend your knee or when you’re active. How […]
Heat and cold therapy are often recommended to help relieve an aching pain that results from muscle or joint damage. The general rule of thumb is to use cold therapy within 48 hours of injury, this reduces blood flow to an injured area, slowing the rate of inflammation and swelling. Followed by heat therapy, […]
2019 is well under way – but how are your fitness goals for this year holding up? I thought I’d help and give you a few tips that may help you stick to your fitness goals. Work out with a purpose The best way to make your resolution a reality is by setting shorting […]
Massage therapy has always been thought of a way to relieve muscle pain and tension, help with injuries and aid muscle recovery after intense performance/training. However, more recently massage therapy is being used as a treatment method for mental and emotional health, including stress, anxiety and depression. Depression Depression is not just about having […]
I don’t know if you’ve heard … but we have a new treatment room at Comfort Health. Check out the before and after pics of the reception and new treatment room…. The Old Reception The Creation The Finished Product […]
Check out this happy client, who came to see Jenny for cupping treatment after suffering from – adult onset of asthma for the last seven years. Client Background “I have been suffering with asthma for the last seven years. Over the last five years I have been taken to hospital via ambulances on average […]
Four weeks ago I shared my New Year’s Resolutions through our weekly blog… Let’s see how I’ve been getting on. One of my resolutions was to be able to touch my toes, easy for most people, but flexibility has never been my strong point. My background Since a young age, I have always […]
