Walking can be an excellent way to improve health, especially after a certain age or to treat certain conditions. A walking holiday isn’t necessarily ‘Doctor recommended’, as it can be a great pleasure to enjoy good scenery, exercise and the feeling of accomplishment, regardless of your health needs. But an exertive walk can be good for health in a variety…
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis Elbow is a painful condition caused by repetitive actions, such as tennis. Despite its name, this condition is caused by a wide range of activities; common sporting causes include tennis and squash, but the problem can just as easily arise from using a computer or from carpentry. Tennis Elbow (TE) affects the tendon and muscle…
Your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a tough band of tissue that is fundamentally important in how your knee functions. The ACL connects your thigh bone to your shinbone and lies across the knee; it is particularly important for stabilising the knee joint during movement. An ACL injury tends to refer to either a tear or a sprain of the…
What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? The word ‘Ankylosing’ means joining together, and ‘Spondylitis’ means inflammation. These refer to a condition (Ankylosing Spondylitis) where the joints in the spine fuse together as a result of inflammation. This typically affects the lower back, but it can also affect other joints and parts of the body. Symptoms Symptoms tend to manifest gradually over many…
What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is not a condition or diagnosis in itself, rather it is a symptom of an underlying issue that affects the Sciatic Nerve. The Sciatic Nerve is the largest nerve in the human body, which branches out from the lower back and extends through the buttock, the thigh, and into the foot. Often symptoms related to the…