Inspiration
The Ten Secrets The world is what you think of it. You are creating your experience of the world moment by moment. Well Being is not the fruit of something you do; it is the essence of who you are. There is nothing you need to change, do, be or have in order to be […]
We can be told the truth about many things but they do not have any value until we realize them by ourselves. There are no shortcuts. Each step of the way has to be walked. Nahsti Friend and Fellow Traveller
CAM and Conv Medical Care Work Together to Improve Treatment of Lower-Back Pain
A study, published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, concludes that many patients suffering from lower back pain, might benefit significantly from an individualised, multidisciplinary, team-based model of care that includes access to licensed complementary care practitioners (e.g. chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists). In an interesting collaboration between researchers from Harvard Medical School […]
Get a Grip – Golfers Elbow Facts and Features
More European and U.S golfers on the PGA Tour are developing an awareness of how Oriental medicine and acupuncture can heal their ailments and injuries after seeing the benefits it has had for a number of high-profile players from both hemispheres Golfer’s elbow is medically known as medial epicondylitis, one of the most frequent sports […]
9 Seasonal Golf tips for Spring
Spring weather is sporadic at best here in England so to combat the varying temperatures we have put together a few simple ideas to help reduce your risk of injury and maybe improve your golf.5. Remember that Traditional Acupuncture is great for hay fever relief and allergies especially tree and grass pollen. 1) Remember backaches and muscle strains […]
Sports Injuries and Golf
Golf has traditionally been perceived as a relatively gentle game in which bio-mechanical (Physical) aspects are not particularly demanding. Perhaps from a less informed perspective, success in golf is seen to be more about the technical, tactical and mental aspects of the game. However injury is a common feature of recreational and competitive golf. Studies have […]
The only glimpse we are permitted of eternity?
The truth is that there is only one terminal dignity – love. And the story of a love is not important – what is important is that one is capable of love. It is perhaps the only glimpse we are permitted of eternity. Helen Hayes, 1900-1993 American Stage and Film Actress
SNOW GOOD IM IN PAIN
UNFORTUNATELY some of us, who suffer aches and pains, know winter is coming long before it arrives. “By keeping your body warm, your joints won’t stiffen up and hurt as much. Warm muscles and joints are less likely to stiffen or spasm, which can lead to new injuries and renewed pain.” Ian Norman […]
Over-the-counter painkillers ‘can cause addiction within three days’
What about pain killers ? Cheaper than Physio ? Easy to take and proven right ? Brilliant short term option? Directions on the box? Easy DIY how to guide who needs help – BUT what about the side effects? Pills to cure all ills Tablets which contain codeine, include brand names such as Nurofen Plus and Solpadeine Plus. They are […]
Cant Shake of those old “last Season” Injuries ? Try our sports injury specialist – Dora Hotzi Our Functional rehabilitation specialist
Dora Hotzi BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP, M.Ost – has a particular interest in functional biomechanics and in 2011 she has completed the prestigious Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT) program gaining the Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) title. She is also one of the handful of practitioners in the UK who is certified […]