by backtohealth | Sep 10, 2019 | Health Tips, News
How much exercise is good for you? One of the most common excuses for exercise we hear is “I don’t have the time!” We use that excuse ourselves too occasionally and some days it’s hard to get off the comfy couch and get moving. Unfortunately, as we get... by backtohealth | Sep 3, 2019 | News, Sports Injuries
You’ve just finished a big run. Think City to Surf, a Fun Run (Pub to Pub) or a Park Run. Sweaty and exhausted from running up and down all the hills your legs feel like jelly and you’re questioning when the “runners high” will kick in. You had a nice little warm-up... by backtohealth | Aug 1, 2019 | Health Tips, News
Suffering joint pain? You shouldn’t have to…… If you are experiencing soreness, stiff knees, hips, back, neck, shoulders, ankles, hands or feet chances are you may have a degree of degeneration in a particular joint. This wear and tear of the... by backtohealth | Jun 24, 2019 | Back Pain & Abdominal Strength, News
Is your lounge the cause of your back pain? Do you collapse with relief into the arms of your comfy chair at the end of the day and then wonder why you are struggling to stand up a couple of hours later? The sad truth is that we are not designed to sit and that in our... by backtohealth | Jun 4, 2019 | Health Tips, News, Sports Injuries
What’s your winter sport? Skiing or snowboarding? Are you ready? When it comes to winter, (especially for our physiotherapist from Canada), the first thing that comes to mind is snow and lots of it. One of the best activities to do at the snow is to slide down the... by backtohealth | Jun 4, 2019 | Health Tips, News, Sports Injuries
Have you ever wondered why your muscles are more sore after exercise? It might be due to DOMS or the Delayed onset of muscle soreness. DOMS is the pain or tenderness many of us experience after participating in exercise. Typically it affects novice or inexperienced...