The 1st November is National Stress Awareness Day and it seems appropriate to think ahead to that stressful time of the year and share our top tips for reducing the overwhelm at Christmas. The Christmas cards and decorations are in the supermarket and perhaps you are already experiencing the tightening in the chest and anxiety [...]
It takes time to form new good habits, losing weight doesn’t happen overnight and we aren’t able to run a marathon after just one training session. There are many numbers banded about on how long it takes to form a new habit starting with 21 but studies have shown that it takes much longer. This [...]
On the 1st October, Older People's Day is celebrated across the UK to coincide with the UN International Day of the Older Person. The Chartered physiotherapists are celebrating active living to mark this special day. The Get Up and Go campaign promotes exercise for maintaining wellbeing in the twilight years. Helping everyone understand that while [...]
Physiotherapy can provide a helping hand. If you're suffering a sports injury, need treatment for back or neck pain, or recovering from surgery, physio could be just what you need. Suitable for all ages it involves looking at the complete body and on occasion provided alongside other treatments such as acupuncture and massage. In addition, [...]
Apparently, earlier this month, it was International Friendship Day (August 6th), which got us thinking here at Sarum about how much easier exercise is when done with friends. Not only great to keep you motivated but to keep in touch. With Winter not far away – sorry folks – now is the time to grab [...]
Overpacking is a common problem and according to the research we have done it’s caused by the need to pack for the worst case scenario. If you are using the wrong sized bag (one that is too big for the job) or you’re a last-minute packer (simply throwing everything in) then you are probably overfilling [...]
There is still time to get beach body ready, even if your holiday is just around the corner. So, if you've not lost the last few pounds and are starting to feel anxious about putting on that swimwear, stop giving yourself a hard time. Getting away to relax is so important to our well-being, and [...]
OUCH, this can be extremely painful and life delimitating and is no laughing matter. It often occurs after strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm near the elbow joint. You might then notice it when you carry heavy bags, try to twist open a jar lid or even have difficulty fully extending [...]
Hay fever is not to be sniffed at, and it doesn't just affect you during the summer months. And perhaps you're already suffering from one of the following symptoms|: • Sneezing, coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath? • Itchy, red or watery eyes, a runny nose, itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears? • Pain around [...]
You may be aware that our Jenny (Mears) is an avid cyclist, and she is very excited about Bike Week (10 to 18 June). A week to show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life and is for everyone! Whether you are cycling for pleasure or racing. Cycling is a great mode of [...]
