by Libby | Apr 15, 2016 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio, Pilates, Posture, Therapies
Word is well and truly out that Pilates is good for us. It offers so many benefits, from improved strength & flexibility to enhanced coordination, body awareness and posture. So why isn’t everyone doing it? Well sometimes just knowing something is good...
by Libby | Mar 15, 2016 | Back pain, Ergonomics, Glow Physio, Posture, Shoulder pain
This is one of those questions I am asked a lot! You might remember I gave my top tips for choosing the right pillow here, but picking the right mattress can seem even more daunting. This is because they are more expensive, and they are usually replaced much less...
by Libby | Feb 2, 2016 | Glow Physio, Mums, Posture
Being a new mum brings with it many challenges: recovering from a birth, sleep depravation and finding a ‘balance’ are just a few! Why not throw a bit of wrist pain into the mix? ’Baby wrist’ is something I’m seeing a lot of at the moment, so I...
by Libby | Nov 29, 2015 | Back pain, Glow Physio, Mums, Posture, Pregnancy
As someone who has had two children under 2 years, I am completely in support of any device that allows us to do two things at once! Baby carriers, in all of their shapes and sizes, offer the wonderful advantage of keeping your hands free while remaining close to your...
by Libby | Aug 2, 2015 | Desk workers, Ergonomics, Exercise, Glow Physio, Posture
Fitballs (a.k.a swiss balls, exercise balls, physio balls) are a fantastic and cost-effective piece of equipment that can be used in many different ways to improve strength, balance and stability. There is also a commonly-held belief that they should be used in place...
by Libby | Jul 17, 2015 | Back pain, Exercise, Glow Physio, Posture
It’s no surprise that low back pain is one of the most common complaints we see as physios. In fact, up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some stage in their life. This may range from a dull ache that doesn’t interfere too much with...