Our nervous system responds to stresses. With time this can develop into what we call Sympathetic Dominance, where we are stuck in “Fight or Flight”.
bridget@rockit88.co.za, Author at My Physios
Our nervous system responds to stresses. With time this can develop into what we call Sympathetic Dominance, where we are stuck in “Fight or Flight”.
We all know how stressful life can be, so it’s little wonder that most of us end up struggling with neck pain and tightness in the neck which causes huge discomfort.
By releasing the build-up of harmful responses to stress, we can correctly align spinal posture and ensure the efficient flow of energy through the body.
When in a health shop and you read the benefits on bottle labels you’ll want to take everything! A “less is more” approach can be more beneficial.
Do you wake up in the morning with a tight lower back? Does it make you want to stretch yourself out before your first cup of coffee?
Lower back pain is one of the most common work-related injuries we see. Our bodies are designed and like to move.
Growing pains include cramping, achy muscle pains which preschoolers and preteens can feel in legs. Pain usually occurs in the late afternoons or evenings - but may wake them in the night.
Most parents encourage their children to sit up straight and for good reason. Doctors and physios say the same – because posture is important to our general well-being.
Whiplash is a neck injury due to forceful or not so forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck. Like the cracking of a whip, it usually occurs from a rear-end car accident.
Chronic fatigue (CFS) can be defined as a crippling medical condition where a patient is not able to perform acts of daily living due to mental and physical exhaustion.