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It’s a common belief that arthritis is inevitable as you grow older and that there are no actions that can prevent a terrible future of achy joints, hunched backs and four wheel walkers. Although it is not possible to completely prevent arthritis, there are many simple actions that people of all ages can undertake NOW to minimise the risk of developing this painful and debilitating condition.

Our feet are often overlooked (pardon the pun) when it comes to pain in other parts of our bodies.  Problems with the mechanics of how our feet work can put extra strain on structures in other areas of the body and lead to injuries such as low back pain, shin splints, knee pain or foot pain.
Problem with the feet include fallen arches (flat feet), over-pronation (feet roll inwards) or supination (feet roll outwards).

Maintaining your health and fitness is important during pregnancy and for labour. Specifically to help your body cope with all the changes that occur as your baby grows. Exercising can be a challenge at the best of times, but when you fall pregnant you may feel even more cautious and have difficulty knowing where to start. With so much advice on hand now - in the media, online, and helpful friends and family - it’s hard to know what you should be doing and what you should be avoiding. Follow my recommended tips, and you’ll be on your way to “looking good while pregnant.”

Hamstring insertion pain is commonly seen in runners and older athletes. The hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh join the ischial tuberosity or sit bone by a common tendon. The constant strain of the hamstring muscle through this attachment to the bone can lead to significant wear and tear which results in pain. This pain is often worse several days after running and with sitting. It tends to come on gradually and is difficult to get rid of. It affects women more so than men as they generally have weaker hamstring muscles.