Wellness Lincs
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Blog Posts
7/11/24 ~ Should we stretch before or after exercise?
This is a question that comes up a lot and the answer is – both! BUT it is a different type of stretching we need to do. The purpose of stretching before exercise is to help prevent injury by lengthening the muscles and tendons, to help increase our range of movement. This type of stretching […]
25/9/24 ~ How does massage affect the body’s circulatory systems?
Massage, as well as helping relax tense muscle tissue, also works on the lymphatic and blood circulation systems. While having a massage is often seen as a pampering experience it is important for your therapist to ask questions about any health conditions you may have and medication you are taking. This can have a significant […]
22/8/24 ~ Why is Tai Chi so good for you?
More and more people are beginning to learn the benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong. Rooted in martial arts from China, it is slowed down into gentle flowing movements to help improve our breathing, circulation, spatial awareness, strength and balance. It is beautiful and soothing to watch and practice. What’s more, both disciplines of this […]
25/6/24 ~ How to sleep better
Sleep is so important to our overall health and ability to function during the day. But 1 in 5 of us in the UK are said to not be getting enough sleep. My sleep has been disrupted with the onset of perimenopause. (See my previous blog for more about my experience with perimenopause). So I […]
17/5/24 ~ My experience with Perimenopause
Like many of us, a lot changed in the first lockdown. I’ve always found myself sleeping very well and never having trouble getting to sleep but in 2020 I started struggling to get to sleep. I didn’t have anything on my mind as such but I just couldn’t seem to drop off. I put it […]
18/4/24 ~ What is a muscle trigger point?
You know that feeling when you get sore, aching shoulders and you might ask a partner or friend to rub or massage them? Chances are they’ll hit a sensitive spot that feels very tender. If that point makes you feel a bit ‘ouchy’ or jumpy – or even tickles, they’ve probably hit a trigger point. […]