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It has finally arrived!! The miracle cure we have all been waiting for! It reduces the risk of major illnesses like cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It is free, has an immediate effect and can be done instantly! What is it? Exercise!   In our modern society, people…

If your achlles tendons are sore, you  might be suffering from achilles tendinitis. The achilles tendon is the largest tendon in our body and connect your calf muscles to your heel bone. It is a very large and strong tendon and can therefore withstand great stresses from running and jumping.…

  Some of us have formed a habit of “cracking” or “popping” our own backs or necks. And some of us will actually get some temporarily relief from doing so. We often get asked the question:” Is cracking my back bad?” The popping sound that one hears, or as we…

Tight calf muscles are a very common complaint indeed. Often the tightness felt in these muscles is merely a symptom of a problem somewhere else. Calf muscles tend to tighten up when a person is suffering from flat foot arches, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, hip problems and back problems. Stretching…

You can’t fail to have noticed that the Rugby World Cup is well under way in this country. After months of hype, 20 teams are currently fighting it out to be crowned World Champions as part of one of the planet’s greatest sporting spectacles.   The toll these matches take…

Back to school: Why it’s important not to overload your kids for the new term   Parents nationwide are being advised to pay close attention to the weight and design of school bags in order to prevent injury amongst schoolchildren.   For parents the end of the school holiday is…