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Monthly Stretch
Are you someone who spends the majority of their workday sitting at a desk? If so, you may be experiencing lower back pain as a result of your sedentary work lifestyle. But fear not – we have a helpful tip for you! One of the best things you can do to ease lower back...
Laughter
Research has found that true laughter releases endorphins. One effect of the release of this hormone is that it increases pain tolerance. One study had participants watch 15 minutes of a comedy show in a group. Their pain tolerance increased 10% more than...
Exercise to Strengthen Feet
Feet work hard to support and move the body each day, so any foot pain should be addressed right away to prevent it from getting worse. A podiatrist or physical therapist may recommend specific exercises to manage the symptoms of flat feet or prevent them from...
Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been in the public domain for a number of years now; it is a practice that has been adopted in schools to assist students with exam nerves and pressure, as a form of self help to reduce anxiety, to assist in the reduction of chronic pain, mindful...
Top 5 Reasons Why Office Workers Need A Sports Massage
The title 'sports massage' may have you believe this particular massage is catered only to those who play sports on a regular basis. This is incorrect, 'sports massage' can be beneficial for a number of different reasons. From back pain to de-stressing, 'sports...
Top 5 Reasons To Get Massage After Work Out
As gyms gradually open across the UK we wanted to use this week's blog as an opportunity to give some of the benefits of post-workout massages. We've had a long year adapting to home workouts and staying fit while quarantining so transitioning back to your regular gym...
The Importance of Daily Stretching
Stretching should be a vital part of your daily routine and here's why. You may think that stretching is only important before exercising to avoid aches and pains. While you are not wrong, there are many other benefits too. Firstly, stretching helps to reduce or...