The sciatic nerve is the longest, thickest nerve in the body. It is made up of 5 spinal nerve roots in the lumbar and sacral spine, which converge and run from the lower back, through the buttocks and down to the knee, where it branches off and continues into the foot. There are 2 sciatic...
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When sitting for prolonged periods of time, do you notice neck, back, or shoulder discomfort? It is crucial that we set up our work space properly in order to protect our physical wellbeing. Improved posture can help to decrease the stress and strain that may come from working in a compromised position. Just because a...
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If you’ve never had a massage before, this blog post will help you gain a better understanding of what massage is, what to expect during a massage and the possible health benefits. Massage consists of various techniques Massage is the general term used for rubbing, pressing and manipulating muscles, skin, tendons and ligaments. The massage...
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The answer to this is pretty simple… Yes! The repetitive movement that is associated with many types of exercise, e.g.; running, swimming, boxing and horse riding, causes your muscle fibres to gradually become shortened. This, unfortunately, makes you more prone to injury, due to the compressed muscle fibres and reduced blood supply to the muscles....
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