Ways to recover your stiff neck

Ways to recover your stiff neck

The invention of the mobile & the computer has brought many changes in our lives. Most of these changes are positive, while some are negative. And the stiff neck is one of the negative results of mobile and computer usage. 

A stiff neck problem occurs when your muscles get weakened with time from poor posture.

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What is Foam Rolling

What is Foam Rolling?

Foam rolling is a self-massage technique, that involves applying pressure to the affected muscle or fascia via a foam roller. This form of training attempts to improve functional properties of the muscular connective tissues within the human body; ligaments, tendons and joint capsules. When our muscles move there is mechanical strain upon the fascia and therefore foam rolling is used to prevent this.

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What is Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture

Acupuncture is known as a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points through the body. This practice is based around the theory that a disturbance in the flow of the body’s energy causes health issues, therefore this aims to promote relaxation and stimulate healing.

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Can deep tissue massage help weight loss?

Obesity is one of the biggest problems in the prevailing world. This problem is predominantly a result of our lifestyle. A busy work schedule, unhealthy food, and irregular sleeping patterns increase the chances of obesity. 

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Shoulder Pain Statists, prevention and the effectiveness of COPA therapy.

Shoulder Pain Statists, prevention and the effectiveness of COPA therapy.

Studies show that between 18-26% of adults experience shoulder pain at some point in their life time [1]. Shoulders are most commonly injured by falls or physically demanding sports such as tennis, rugby and weight lifting. The ligaments, muscles and tendons around the shoulder play an important role in stabilising and controlling purposeful movement through a complex series of biomechanical inter-related movements of the shoulder blade and collarbone. These injuries should start to feel better after 2 weeks, but could take up to 6 months to fully heal.

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