What men are told to do, push on through Heavy grey numbness can just follow you around. No complaining, no seeking help, just bury your head and work harder. “Tired but can’t sleep, find no joy or motivation, disconnected from my family”. Common patterns I hear daily in my clinic. The signs men ignore (until they can’t) Burnout doesn’t usually …
Clear Your Head
Clear your head. Release the pressure. Maintain your mind Why men don’t talk about their struggles, and how journaling can help We live in a time where conversations about mental health are becoming more open, yet many men still feel unable to talk about their struggles. Whether it’s stress, self-doubt, relationship worries, or the weight of responsibility, men often carry …
Why the Way We Breathe Can Effect Your Back Pain
I talk to my clients a lot about breathing in regard to their pain and mention the diaphragm and pelvic floor in most sessions. This seems to astonish clients and they are baffled (if not shocked) to my explanations.
So in this post, I will try and shed some light on it.
Sports Massage v Soft Tissue Therapy
View PostWhat Causes Muscle Cramps?
A muscle cramp is a sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more of your muscles. Almost everyone will suffer from a cramp at some point and often the cause is not known. Though generally harmless, muscle cramps are very painful and can make it temporarily impossible to use the affected muscle. Most muscle cramps develop in the leg muscles, particularly in the calf. Besides the …
Tennis Elbow – A Few Notes
View PostMaintaining a Healthy Cycling Lifestyle
Cornwall has a fantastic landscape and is a key UK destination for cyclists. Here in West Cornwall, we have the challenging 25km First and Last Trail which goes from Lands End to Hayle via Sennen, Newlyn, Mousehole & Penzance. Over a gruelling hilly topography, it can be a hard finish to a John O’Groats to Lands End cycle trip. With cycling requiring your body to be in good condition, here are a few pointers to maintaining a healthy cycling physique.