A recent report by the Sleep Council has concluded that we’re getting less sleep than in 2013. The Great British Bedtime Report 2017 reported that 74% of Brits sleep less than seven hours per night while the number of people who said they get less than five hours a...
By Massage Therapist James Carolan Sleep deprivation can affect most of us at some point in our lives. The odd night we can generally cope with. It’s when sleeplessness becomes more part of our natural sleep routine than sleeping soundly – that it can start to...
One of the most common queries we get asked by patients suffering with back or neck pain is how important is their mattress? Do they need a soft, medium or firm mattress? A sprung, latex or memory foam mattress? Or are all of these things just gimmicks?...
Massage – is it a ‘nice to have’, a special treat to look forward to? Or is it something that should be equally placed as a necessity alongside exercise and a good diet? The reality of daily life for many of us is that we rarely have time to stop. There is always...
Our home and garden are places to relax and enjoy. Unfortunately at this time of the year, they can also result in unexpected back pain! The change in weather sees us wanting to get out and do the garden and get started on those decorating or DIY tasks. Problem is,...
Just like any strenuous task which isn’t done on a regular basis, mowing the lawn can lead to tired and aching muscles in the back. Most of these injuries are due to the posture adopted while performing these tasks. Standing or walking in a semi-flexed posture while...
