Author: C&P Health Expert

Exercise is an incredibly important part of our daily living. It should be seen as a tool to help make your body more efficient with movement. As you age, exercises should be modified slightly to fit what the body can handle. There are many myths and misconceptions around exercise and ageing. The myths and misconceptions…

Do you experience, discomfort or pain when opening your mouth to eat, chew or talk? Do you get headaches, ear ache, neck pain or even find it difficult opening your mouth? Is there an associated clicking or popping when you open your mouth? These are common complaints in about 5-15% of the population, young people…

It is the beginning of the year…it is that time when we make New Year resolutions. One of the resolutions that appear in the majority of the lists is exercise. A truly effective exercise routine is one that is maintained throughout its course until the end goal is reached, whether that be losing weight, improving…

Sitting all day can cause ‘dead butt syndrome’. After the pandemic, many of us were left spending more time sitting, it’s important to activate your glutes (butt muscles) right now. We all know that sitting for extended periods of time can negatively affect our health — but its role in weakening the muscles in your…

No pain, no gain. An expression used throughout gyms up and down the country and a motto that many physical therapists live by. Quite simply, going through pain in your body’s way of telling you something isn’t right. And if you choose to ignore it, or worse still, attempt to power through it, you stand…

A Baker’s cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that can develop behind the knee. It is often caused by underlying conditions such as osteoarthritis or other knee joint problems that lead to the accumulation of synovial fluid. Synovial fluid is the lubricating fluid within the knee joint. This excess fluid…

Back Pain After Pregnancy I have heard from many mothers that back pain and discomfort after pregnancy is the new normal. Well this is maybe one of those things that shouldn’t be the status quo at all. Studies show that up to 50% of pregnant women experience back pain that might continue for up to…

In the realm of sports and fitness, the practice of icing injuries has long been regarded as a standard means of alleviating pain and accelerating the healing process. For decades, athletes and weekend warriors have faithfully embraced the therapeutic power of ice packs. However, this seemingly time-honored method came under scrutiny when Dr. Gabe Mirkin,…

Like any good debate, there are pros and cons; the good and the bad. The debate on whether ice should be used to treat injuries is no exception. There is a new wave of research that has proposed that using ice could be potentially harmful to the healing process of injured soft tissue and interfere with the…