Recognising mattress faults that disturb sleep and compromise health. Human beings are creatures of habit who enjoy continuity in their daily lives. Our trusty bedroom mattress plays an important role in this respect, given its role in providing years of comfort during our tranquil sleep periods. In spite of imperfections, people resist changing bedding material […]

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is an irritation or inflammation of the plantar fascia – the structure that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot. This is a strong, dense strip of tissue that supports the arch of the foot, almost like the string

Let’s face it, exercise can be difficult, at times and even boring. If you are doing something you don’t enjoy, you may be inclined to slow down or give up on exercise. But remember, exercise does not have to be something you do in the gym, or at a certain time of the day. It

In our high tech society, many people spend hours sitting before the computer and suffer from back and neck pain as a result. A poorly designed workstation can contribute not only to loss of productive time because of aches and pains, but also errors, some of them costly. By making a few simple adjustments to

You have been told that you need to do some weight-training to tone and sculpt your body and improve muscle mass, but no one told you that using improper form during training can be dangerous. Improper form can lead to sprains, strains, fractures and other types of injury that can side-line you for some time

Stretching is a proven way to improve flexibility or range-of-motion; the amount of movement available in a joint. From most basic of everyday activities such as dressing, reaching overhead or bending to pick up items from the floor to complicated movements, flexibility plays an important role in our lives. Stretching exercises also help to prevent

Along with good eating habits and regular exercise, getting proper sleep is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, many people discount the importance of a good night’s sleep, even though there are important physical and psychological reasons for getting both sleep quality and quantity. Given that on average we spend six to eight hours

People experience a wide array of stresses at home, at work, and play. While a certain level of life stress is normal, even beneficial as a reaction to positive events (e.g. wedding, the birth of a child, vacation, etc.), too much negative stress can trigger serious health issues. What causes the most stress? While every

Headaches have become so common in our society that we often make light of them, but for the person who suffers from them frequently, this condition can be a real pain. Most ordinary headaches can be managed with over-the-counter drugs, however, if someone is having frequent attacks, he/she may do well to have a physiotherapy

The rotator cuff is the name given to a group of four muscles that stabilise the shoulder. Because of the wide range of motion of the shoulder joint, it is easily injured from overuse or wear and tear. When an injury occurs, it can be very painful and healing can be slow. Physiotherapy can help