I’m sure many of you have experienced muscle soreness after exercise, especially after starting something new or increasing the intensity of something you already do. This is normal and called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). It can affect anyone regardless of their fitness levels. What is DOMS? DOMS is a term often used to describe […]
Whilst breathing is our diaphragm’s most important job, you may be surprised to learn it also helps other functions within your body including digestion, immunity (lymphatic flow) and blood flow, all equally critical for your health. So, if your diaphragm is not working well, this can have some surprising effects on your health. Sitting squashes […]
MOT or Maintenance Osteopathic Treatment is available at The Odiham Clinic. This is normally advised for patients who have suffered longstanding, recurring issues and are aiming to keep their symptoms under control. It can also be advised for patients who have had some issues in the past and decide that ‘Prevention is better than cure’. […]
When we first meet someone, we often subconsciously make an estimate of their age by the degree of ease with which they move – and with longer life expectancies, it is key that we get the best out of our bodies to ensure that life is one of quality.
This year, back pain awareness week’s theme is ‘back pain among older adults’. BackCare, the organisation behind the initiative, is setting out to increase the awareness of the cause and effect of back pain in the older adult.