Saunas have been in existence for over 2000 years, originating from ancient bathhouses in Northern Europe around 2000 B.C. Initially used for therapeutic purposes and relaxation, saunas can restore both the mind and body. Contemporary research confirms that infrared saunas provide numerous benefits, including improved mental health, enhanced metabolism, cardiovascular well-being, hormone production, recovery, cognition, … Continued
When spending long hours at a computer we tend to adopt a slouched position whereby our shoulders rotate inwards. This can cause unwanted discomfort in your upper and lower back, neck, chest and shoulders. The aim of these 3 exercises is to counteract these postural adaptations to ensure you maintain an upright posture and efficient … Continued
Phone – check Wallet – check Keys – check Mask… check! Just as we thought we could say goodbye to 2020, 2021 and face masks, 2022 has begun and face masks look like they are here to stay. With the introduction of mask wearing over the past two years, we’ve observed a correlation with the … Continued
Load management Monitoring and managing your load through the initial weeks of training post-lockdown is vitally important. We must remember that whilst many of us have been training throughout lockdown, our load profile may have changed. Typically, this will look like an increase in volume and decrease in amount of load resulting in an increase … Continued
As a massage therapist, I am frequently asked if my hands get sore. Whether you’re a manual therapist, frequent computer user, musician, gardener, weight trainer, or athlete, hands and wrists are responsible for so many of our daily movements. They grip, grab, pull and push and are often subjected to a lot of load. Consequently … Continued