It’s easy to get wrapped up in the stresses and strains of daily life and constant barrage of daily news updates. This can often lead to us feeling stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed or even anxious. We’re all guilty of worrying over uncertainties and things that we have no control over but most of us forget to take the time to take a step back and understand the thoughts that lead us to feel in such ways that are negative to our wellbeing.
In this edition of ‘TIC Spotlight’ we take a closer look at a common condition affecting the outside of the elbow “Tennis Elbow”, or to give it it’s medial name “Lateral Epicondylitis”. It is estimated that tennis elbow affects 1 in 3 people, however, despite its name only 5% of individuals suffering with tennis elbow can actually relate the cause of injury to tennis! Read on to understand what might be causing your tennis elbow and how you can manage the symptoms!
We’ve been contacted by numerous people over the past few weeks all wanting to know, “what happens if I get aches and pains during lockdown?”
This concern is genuine and understandable right now.
A few weeks ago my little boy fell off his bike and in the initial panic of “do we need to take him to hospital to get checked over?” it dawned on me – is that even an option right now?
This got me thinking about our clients too. Injuries and conditions that were troublesome before lockdown don’t disappear overnight and those thrown into a different routine are now starting to develop new issues too.
So how can you still get help if you’re in pain or discomfort during lockdown?
One great positive to come out of all of this is just how many people are exercising and increasing their physical activity levels.
This morning, as I’ve set up in my temporary home office, sat down with a coffee and answered the weekends emails, I have seen 10 runners, 4 cyclists, 2 couples walking, 4 dog walkers and 2 families out on scooters all pass my window.
And this isn’t a one off. This is a trend I’ve observed growing over the past 6 weeks.
Since the coronavirus upended most peoples lifestyles – including their exercise routines, more and more people of all types are turning to these kind of activities as a way to keep fit and occupied, and at home workouts are becoming more ‘the norm’ for many.
But as you find yourself with extra time on your hands and the urge to channel your boredom and manage your mental wellbeing by breaking a sweat; make sure you’re doing so safely. Because, yes, there is such a thing as ‘too much’ exercise. And overdoing it could actually do more harm than good, pandemic or otherwise.
For the fourth edition of ‘TIC Spotlight’ we are focusing on a condition that is “real pain in the butt” quite literally and is often overlooked and ‘misdiagnosed’ as common sciatica. Read on to understand how you can recognise the symptoms of piriformis syndrome and be equipped with the right tools to prevent symptoms from developing further and keep yourself active!
Since lockdown started 3 weeks ago (and doesn’t look to be ending anytime soon), we have been increasingly contacted by people who have developed new aches or pains that they didn’t have before or old issues that have suddenly resurfaced – seemingly without cause.
Our team reveals what’s keeping them entertained during lockdown; talking on everything from what they’re currently watching, reading, listening to and the type of exercise they’re doing and even sharing tips to help you get the most out of your isolation period.
For the third edition of ‘TIC Spotlight’ we are focusing on a common injury that is well known but often left to “settle on its own”, resulting in a long and painful recovery. With the country in lockdown and the closure of gym and leisure facilities, many will be turning to the outdoors for a sudden increase in walking and running. Read on to understand how you can recognise the symptoms of plantar fasciitis and be equipped with the right tools to prevent symptoms from developing and keep yourself active outdoors!
You’re spending more time working at home. Make sure you have the right setup for back health.
Has your kitchen table or sofa suddenly turned into your makeshift workspace? Or have you got a designated home office space?
While you may be used to answering the odd email at the kitchen counter or writing the occasional report from the sofa whilst binge watching the latest series on Netflix; getting your home office set up correct is paramount to your health.
You may be a couple of weeks in already and be feeling fine but now that you are starting to work from home full time for the next few weeks (or even months!) if you haven’t got your set up right, sooner or later you will end up with aches and pain or worse!
So whether you’re a seasoned pro or work from home newbie – follow our top tips below to review your home workspace set up and avoid back and neck issues hampering your workload.
We are currently continuously seeing and reading of the impact covid-19 coronavirus can have on our physical health and we are beginning to see the impact this can have on our way of life and global and personal economic implications – But from speaking to our clients and people around the town, it’s becoming more apparent that the longevity of this situation is also very testing for our mental health.
We are increasingly hearing terms like ‘socially isolate’ and ‘socially distance’ and these are not terms that are associated with good mental health and increased levels of stress and anxiety.
The advice below is about identifying practical ways of looking after your mental well-being and minimising stress and anxiety during this time. These strategies may also be helpful for your friends and family so please feel free to share.