This week’s blog is one for the ladies. I’d like to talk about bras – their potential link with upper back pain and more importantly – how to check you are wearing the right size! Bras come in all kinds of types nowadays. There are lots of different styles and fits so it can be a little daunting when trying to establish which fit works best for you. T-shirt bra, sports bra, bralette, plunge, balcony… The list goes on. What works for one woman won’t necessarily work for anothe

Last week I went to a very interesting lecture delivered by Tunbridge Wells based gynaecologist Philippa Moth who spoke about three of the main issues that women seek her help for. They are: Heavy periods Endometriosis Menopausal symptoms These symptoms are also something that affect many of my female patients so I wanted to share with you the main points of Philippa’s lecture in the hope that if you or someone you know suffers with any of these symptoms, you can use this inf

Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones more brittle and prone to fracture. Although osteoporosis can effect men and younger people, post-menopausal women are most at risk. One of the best ways to help maintain healthy bones is to exercise regularly – which encourages the bones to absorb calcium and other mineral salts that keep bones strong. Weight bearing exercises and weight resisted exercises are best for strengthening bones and muscles. As well as helping to keep bo