So, lets talk about keeping you active, healthy and full of energy this autumn. With those long summer days almost behind us, it’s easy to let the cooler temperatures put you off from spending time outside… so it’s easy to stop exercising completely, and spend more time indoors doing things like watching TV, and sitting … Read more
This just in: “Paul, I was out on a run last weekend, when all of a sudden I felt a shooting pain in my leg. There was no prior warning, I could carry on and make my way home, I even managed to cut my run time down! But can you advise me on how … Read more
Got something you’re going to enjoy today… (Be sure to read the P.S section too… you won’t want to skip that part!) So anyway, did you know that research shows that regular Yoga and Pilates can ward off aches and pains, help us stay sharp, active and vibrant well into our 60’s, 70’s and beyond? … Read more
One of the things I hear my patients tell me this time of year (when the temperature drops outside), is that they’ve decided to take up gym classes instead of being active outdoors. I don’t blame them… being outside in the cold is no fun. And the reason why I’m bringing this up, is because … Read more
Here’s something I heard from a patient last week… “My neck, upper back and shoulders have been so painful that I’ve suffered from a bad nights sleep for almost a year. No matter what I do, shoulder pain always seems to find me. I sit down most of the day at a computer, I’ve tried … Read more
Quick question: Are there ever any annoying ‘small pains’ in your knees when you’re running or walking?… If not then that’s great! But even so, experiencing slight soreness in your knees is something to keep aware of when exercising regularly, and I’ll tell you why… A patient who has been coming to my clinic for … Read more
Lets play a fun little game that might help you live with less neck pain… Take a quick look down by your feet, on the sofa next to you…wherever your bag may be, take a quick look…. I’m going to take a guess and say your bag is either big, heavy, or both? (This goes … Read more
I was talking the other day with one of my patients Gordon, all about the Rugby World Cup… And he told me that when it’s Rugby season (one of Gordon’s favourite sports to watch!), he finds himself exercising even more as it motivates him, and gives him a great excuse to throw a rugby ball … Read more
Last week I had a reader send me an email that went like this: === “Hi Paul, I’ve been reading your articles for a while now and what I’m struggling with most, is figuring out how to get myself to actually do more exercise. I know what I should be doing, and I suppose I … Read more
Let me begin by asking you a question… What’s the simplest way to improve your ability to exercise? Drum roll…. “Change the way you breathe!” If you think about it, just like your heartbeat, you breathe without even a single thought… But here’s the thing, this involuntary action is actually quite complex… and research shows … Read more
