Your lower jaw and your skull are connected on each side by the temporomandibular joints (or TMJ). Like any joint, these can have problems such as wear and tear, disc degeneration, inflammation, tendonitis and tension. Problems with jaw alignment, teeth grinding and jaw clenching are also linked to TMJ pain and tension. TMJ issues are […]
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Tip of the week: Pain-free present wrapping You finally get a moment to yourself and start wrapping your presents. Yes you know that ideally everything should be set up on a table, with a perfectly adjusted chair and everything to hand at exactly the right height for you. But this is the real world, and
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When it gets chillier and the nights draw in, remember to look after your joints. The cold and damp can really hike up the chances of aches and pains in your joints. Do your joints let you know when damp rainy weather is coming, without you needing to see the forecast? According to a study
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“I was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in my very early twenties. The pain and inflammation started in my hands and feet in the mornings initially but wore off after around 20 minutes or so of moving around. One morning I woke up and couldn’t straighten my arm, which is when I thought it
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Our top tips for cooking without pain: Don’t let pain stop you!
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No pain, no gain?Not true! The myth of “no pain, no gain” can be particularly misleading for patients undergoing hands-on treatment. While some discomfort is often a natural part of the healing process, equating pain with progress can lead to unnecessary suffering and potentially hinder recovery. Many of our patients come to us after trying
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MYTH: I am stiff because I am old. Whilst there is a bit of truth that as we get older, our tissues behave a little differently, it is not a given that we have to stiffen up as we age. One of the best antidotes for this is ensuring we keep ourselves moving as best
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Is pain waking you up at night? Have you ever wondered why our bodies tend to hurt more when we are still and resting? Gil Hedley, a renowned fascial researcher, has a simple way of explaining why this is. Our body is made up of lots and lots of sliding surfaces allowing us to move
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1. Check your tools: Are the handles the right height for you? Working with a tool that is too low puts a lot of strain on your back. Are your tools broken? A wobbly broom head can cause all sorts of problems! Don’t overload wheelbarrows – they are harder to control and you are likely
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Your gift voucher gives you money off treatment at our practice on Town Farm, in Hatfield Broad Oak. Holisticare is an award-winning specialist treatment centre. Our therapists specialise in a gentle, hands-on treatment called Myofascial Release. They work with your body to find and treat the cause of your symptoms, as well as reducing pain,
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