Kick back and relax at a spa that includes shiatsu: six of the best
Shiatsu is gentle and tailor made for each individual’s specific needs. It is not a cure for arthritis but can help reduce some symptoms and allow people to live with their arthritis more comfortably. And it’s available in spas in the UK and further afield. Enjoy our review of six of the best! Continue reading
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
