With its recognisable swinging posture, you might already be aware that golfers can be prone to back injuries. But do you know what brings these injuries to the fore? (Pun intended!) What can golfers do to care for their backs?
As children, we pay quite close attention to our toes. Whether its from singing “This little piggy went to market…” or literally being able to put our foot in our mouth – when we are young, they are fun!
Yet as adults, we tend to simply put socks over them, perhaps only focusing on them when we have to cut our toenails.
So, what do we know about our toes; what do they actually do? And how can we help keep them healthy?
Although there may be times you wish someone would stop talking, its no laughing matter when you have difficulty opening and closing your mouth! We need to be able to move our jaws comfortably in order to talk and eat. When you experience joint pain, there may be clicking or grating sensations, tenderness or swelling which could limit the range of motion of your jaw.
Sciatica is a general term for a set of symptoms; namely, pain in the buttock that radiates into the leg. It’s not a condition in itself, because it has different triggers.
Sciatica gets its name from the sciatic nerve. The longest nerve in the body, it runs from the lower spine, 
down the leg into the foot. The term sciatica refers to irritation of this sciatic nerve, usually due to compression. This can be caused by a herniated disc or degenerative disc disease for example. Conditions that place strain on the spine like being overweight or sitting for prolonged periods can also trigger irritation.
Although not all knee pain is serious, it can have a limiting effect on your daily activities and leaving it untreated could result in increased pain and longer-term joint damage. However, there are many things that can be done to help!
