PHYSIO TIPS
If you’re experiencing serious or chronic back pain, it’s always best to consult with a qualified healthcare provider. However, here are a few general tips that may help:
Maintain good posture: Pay attention to your posture while sitting, standing, and lifting objects. Avoid slouching and try to keep a neutral spine alignment.
Exercise and stretch: Engage in gentle...
HOME REMEDIES FOR A HEALTHY SPINE
When it comes to the treatment of spinal health issues, it’s important to note that the appropriate course of action would depend on the nature and severity of the condition. Treatment options can vary and may include conservative approaches, such as physical therapy, medication, and lifestyle modifications. In more severe cases, surgery might be considered. It’s crucial to...
AROMATHERAPY.
TIPS FOR AROMATHERAPY MASSAGEWhen signing up for an aromatherapy massage, consider the following tips to make the most of this or any type of massage session:Choose an essential oil based on your needs. For example, you might choose a citrusy scent for boosting your mood, lavender for relaxation, or eucalyptus for pain management.
Decide whether you want the oil diffused or applied...
AROMATHERAPY
It is the use of essential oils from plants for healing. Although the word aroma makes it sound as if the oils are inhaled, they can also be massaged into the skin, or rarely, taken by mouth.
BENEFITS OF AN AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE ⦁ Decreased AnxietyCombining aromatherapy with massage can truly relax your senses, helping to reduce anxiety and tension you may be experiencing. The healing touch...
UNSERSTAND BONE HEALTH
WHAT AFFECTS BONE HEALTH
The amount of calcium in your diet. A diet low in calcium contributes to diminished bone density, early bone loss and an increased risk of fractures.
Physical activity. People who are physically inactive have a higher risk of osteoporosis than do their more-active counterparts.
Tobacco and alcohol use. Research suggests that tobacco use contributes to weak...
BULGING DISC
WHAT IS BULGING DISC?
A bulging disc is like letting air out of a car tire. The disc sags and looks like it is bulging outward. With a herniated disc, the outer covering of the disc has a hole or tear. This causes the nucleus pulposus (jelly-like center of the disc) to leak into the spinal canal.”
Your spine consists of vertebrae which have spinal discs in between to act as a...
UNDERSTAND SPINAL HEALTH
Spinal muscles and their roles
1. Iliopsoas (Psoas + Iliacus) Complex
These lie deep within the abdomen and hip, connecting the lumbar vertebrae and the iliac crest to the top of the femur. They’re major movers during bent knee leg raises and sit ups.
Aggravated with: Lots of sitting/driving, lots of kicking (martial arts or soccer), long bike rides in bent position, and sleeping in...
rheumatoid arthritis
Home remedies
Various home remedies can help manage a flare. Here are some tips to follow at home:
1. Know the early signs
Knowing how to spot the early signs of a flare may help prevent a flare from becoming severe.
It is not always clear what causes a flare, but there may be some common triggers.
Keeping a journal may help identify common patterns. This can help a person take...
RHEUMATOID TREATMENTS
RHEUMATOID TREATMENTS
Although there’s no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, early treatment and support (including medicine, lifestyle changes, supportive treatments and surgery) can reduce the risk of joint damage and limit the impact of the condition.
Your treatment will usually involve care from your GP and several different specialists.
There are medicines available to help...
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues....