By Paula Esson l Clinical Director l The Bowen Techique
Are you aware of the changes in funding structure for the NHS? In the near future GPs consortias will be responsible for commissioning (providing) funds for your local health services. Key area of focus are:-
By Jack Walton | Functional Trainer
When concerning our individual health and fitness, we are all at different levels. Indeed there are also many levels to consider, from physical to emotional. Below is some advice relevant for all on how to take the next step to enhance health and fitness.
We all vary in how much we prioritise health, what areas we focus on, what we enjoy and how we go about it. Our goal may be to increase endurance, improve immune strength, reduce pain, avoid pain, enjoy activity or enhance sporting performance. Whichever it is there are many stages involved...
By Jack Walton | Functional Trainer
This, the fourth article in the series, will enable you to add the final progression to your lower abdominal strength exercise. Please review the previous three articles 'Core Function Exercises - parts 1, 2 and 3' to ensure correct technique and core function. This article gives you the final touches to help you build a strong back and core.
By Jack Walton | Functional Trainer
The previous two ‘Core Exercises’ articles have highlighted some of the importance of a strong and functional inner unit. Followed correctly, the instructions enable the core to function appropriately increasing stability and preventing issues such as lower back pain. Performed incorrectly or skipping a step will inevitably lead to dysfunction and injury.
By Jack Walton | Functional Trainer
In the previous article ‘Core Function Exercises - part 1’, we discussed a very subtle lower abdominal exercise, because a common cause of lower back pain is an imbalance in the core musculature. Ask; are the inner and Outer units working in a coordinated fashion together? Concentrating on improving this is like reprogramming software as opposed to seeing how strong something is. Once in place, we can progress to enjoying strengthening the abdominal wall.
