Arthritis – fighting inflammation naturally

Arthritis – fighting inflammation naturally

By Dr Karin Elgar PHD, Nutritional Therapist

12th October marks World Arthritis Day. Around 9 million people will see their GP every year for a musculoskeletal complaint, of these more than 2 million will have osteoarthritis, the . . . → Read More: Arthritis – fighting inflammation naturally

Nutrition and Sports Injuries – Preventing or Healing a Sports Injury

Nutrition and Sports Injuries – Preventing or Healing a Sports Injury.

When athletes are injured, they usually turn to the traditional injury therapies – rest, icing, compression, elevation, as well as anti-inflammatory medications. Few athletes realize that in some cases unique nutritional strategies may also help them get well.

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Stretching – Does it work?

Stretching: The Current Evidence

Sports practitioners, trainers, coaches and athletes have for decades routinely utilised stretching in pursuit of various fitness goals for recreational and elite athletes alike. But what are the evidence-based benefits of stretching? Do we advise and practice it out of habit, outdated beliefs or is it current . . . → Read More: Stretching – Does it work?

Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Pain Relief

Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Pain Relief

At The North Wales Spine Clinic we help patients to realise how food choices in our diets affects our general health and well being. Even in muscle or joint pain inflammatory conditions like gout or arthritis, diet plays a pivotal role. This point really came home . . . → Read More: Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Pain Relief

How to Prevent Running Injuries

How to avoid common Running Injuries

Runners aren’t the most injury-prone of athletes, but they’re high on the list. Here’s a review of the literature telling you what to avoid.

Don’t be too upset if you have had a running-related injury during the past 12 months. After all, you’re . . . → Read More: How to Prevent Running Injuries