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Back pain is on the increase and as Chartered Physiotherapists we are always looking at ways to treat and advise. Covid has meant that more of us are working from home and this has had a huge impact on the increase It is important to consider all pain in a ‘biopsychosocial framework’. This means there will be biological, psychological and social factors that can influence each other, and the level of pain. A biopsychosocial framework of pain: Cardiovascular fitness (healthy

Do you often find yourself wondering how to wake up early? If you’re someone who hits the snooze button every morning, feeling more tired than when you went to bed, you’re not the only one. Having the best pillow and most comfortable duvet can make it incredibly hard to leave your bed, but there are a number of other reasons you could be struggling to get up early every day, one of those being your genes. “We’re all programmed to some degree to either be a morning lark who w

Updated / Friday, 19 Mar 2021 14:29 Getting a good night's kip can be a challenge. Suffering from a sleep disorder can take a massive toll on a person’s mental health, but it’s no easy being kept awake by your bedmate’s continual tossing and turning. It’s thought a third of people will suffer episodes of insomnia at some point and it’s thought to have affected more people in lockdown. That said, it’s never too late to regain control of the sleeping habits in your relationshi

ASK THE EXPERT WINTER SLEEP TIPS DURING LOCKDOWN By Sammy Margo, sleep expert for Sleepeezee and author of The Good Sleep Guide. Winter during lockdown can leave us feeling sluggish and low. The shift in temperature darkness and lockdown will affect our sleep patterns. Chartered physiotherapist, sleep expert for Sleepeezee and author of The Good Sleep Guide, Sammy Margo, shares her practical tips for getting a good night’s sleep during these challenging times. Keep it cool Wh