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Joint pain getting you down? A hydrotherapy minibreak could be just the tonic
From bathing in naturally formed hot springs to soaking up essential oils, the healing properties of waters have been a vital part of cultures over the millennia and continue to be so today. Read on for a round-up of UK destinations that offer hydrotherapy… Continue reading
Acupuncture retreats
There is good evidence that acupuncture can reduce some symptoms of osteoarthritis, back pain and fibromyalgia. If you’d like to take a trip somewhere you can book a session, look no further than our round-up of fabulous relaxing breaks in the UK and further afield that offer acupuncture. Continue reading
Exercise means fewer falls for older people – fact – so take action
The evidence about exercise reducing risk of falls in older people is now so strong that plans need to be made and implemented, says research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Continue reading
Yoga’s growing role in lowering chronic pain
Yoga plus conventional treatment with painkillers seems to be more effective for reducing chronic pelvic pain than treatment with only painkillers, says a review of the evidence from Canada. Continue reading
Physiotherapy postcode lottery scandal revealed in UK research
The amount of physiotherapy available after hip and knee replacement surgery varies wildly depending on where in England or Wales a person lives, says research in Physiotherapy. Continue reading
