As soon as the temperature drops, some people notice that their bodies feel different. Muscles feel stiffer and joints seem more sensitive or painful. You may recognise this during a cold morning walk or when you start moving again after sitting still for a while. But is there really such a thing as muscle and joint pain caused by the cold? And what…
A wrong twist whilst playing football, an awkward landing after a jump or a sudden stop whilst exercising. It can cause your knee to suddenly become very painful. Have you torn your anterior cruciate ligament? If so, you’re probably wondering what this means for your recovery and whether you’ll eventually be able to play sport again…
Have you noticed that climbing stairs is more of a struggle, or that getting up from a chair isn’t as easy as it used to be? That’s not unusual. From around the age of 30, muscle mass gradually decreases, and after the age of 60, this process often accelerates. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to maintain your muscle strength after the age of 60…
Do you ever wake up with a sudden, stabbing pain in your calf? Or do you suffer from calf cramps whilst walking, exercising or even at rest? If so, you’ll probably want to know what causes these symptoms and how you can prevent them. Calf cramps can have various causes. In…
Do you regularly wake up with a stiff neck? That’s not a great way to start the day! A stiff neck when you get up can make it difficult to turn your head or cause pain during everyday movements. The symptoms often disappear as the day goes on, but sometimes they linger or…
Exercise is good for your health and helps you stay fit. However, you may experience pain in your Achilles tendon after a workout. Runners, footballers and other athletes who do a lot of jumping or sprinting are particularly prone to this. Achilles tendon problems after exercise often develop gradually and are not initially…
Do you also feel that you’ve only really had a good workout if you’ve got sore muscles the next day? In many cases, this is a normal reaction of the body to exercise. However, muscle soreness isn’t always harmless. Sometimes your body doesn’t get enough time to recover, and these symptoms can develop into an early-stage injury…
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease often brings about changes in mobility, balance and daily activities. However, it is particularly important to stay active with Parkinson’s by taking regular part in sport and exercise. Sufficient exercise can help to keep muscles strong, improve fitness and enable you to carry out daily tasks independently for longer…
Many people feel they don’t have enough time to look after their bodies. Yet it doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming at all. Just 5 minutes of stretching every day can make a big difference to how your body feels. It helps you move more freely, reduces tension and…
Do you also work out intensively at the gym in your spare time? That’s obviously good for your fitness, muscle strength and health. However, we often see injuries occurring at the gym due to incorrect training or overexertion. Especially if you start off too enthusiastically or want to see results quickly, there’s a greater chance that you’ll put too much strain on your body…
