Lower back pain is one of the most common things we treat at Body Zest, and many people look for simple exercises they can do at home to strengthen and protect their spine. One of the most popular is the Superman exercise. This is the one where you lie on your front and lift your … Read more
Lower back pain is one of the most common problems we see at Body Zest, and many people are surprised when we tell them the issue may not be in their back at all. One of the biggest underlying causes of lower back pain is actually weak glute muscles. If your glutes are not doing … Read more
When the temperature drops, many people notice their body feels tighter, slower or more achy than usual. If you’re waking up feeling “stuck”, finding joints stiff after sitting, or feeling like everything moves with less ease, you’re not the only one. Cold weather affects circulation, muscle tension and the way we move. Here in the … Read more
When the clocks go back and the days get shorter, most of us find ourselves slowing down a little. The colder weather, darker evenings, and that “hibernation mode” feeling can make it all too easy to curl up on the sofa and stay there. But keeping your body moving through the winter months is one … Read more
Osteopathy is a method of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. A good Osteopath should examine what they think is causing your pain at the time they meet you, but also begin to consider the causative factors. This leads to a treatment plan which aims to reduce pain and reduce the … Read more
