Bodyworks - Better Posture Solutions

10/10/2021

Study confirms link between mechanotherapy and immunotherapy in muscle regeneration in mice

24/08/2021

Always going to the source, not just the symptom.⠀
Don't wait for your body to tell you to move set an alarm to remind you.⠀
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If you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by your work, it may be time to take a break. It is important for home workers to make sure they have sufficient rest days in order to avoid burnout. It's so easy to continue to work when work is right there in your front room!⠀
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Just one more email that'll clear them for tomorrow, but guess what? there will always be more emails! Remember you are not a machine and the body has a 'Bank' so don't get in debt with the body as it will charge you interest and at worst make you bankrupt but unlike a business, you can't close down the body you have and start up a new one, so don't gamble with your health and look after what you have and it will pay you dividends. ⠀
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Here are some ways that you can treat the problem at the source rather than just treating the symptoms: ⠀
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Take a 5 minute break every hour (or more often if needed) - Stretch or walk around - Drink plenty of water - Change your position frequently as well as your environment, go outside walk round the block - Do some stretches at your desk, PM with your email to receive a sheet of ones you can do whilst still at your desk and make them a habit.⠀
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21/08/2021

What's going on inside us on a cellular level, what a busy little place.

Harvard University selected XVIVO to develop an animation that would take their cellular biology students on a journey through the microscopic world of a cel...

13/08/2021

From the moment we wake up, our brains are bombarded with stimuli from the outside world. This takes place on a conscious and unconscious level and is activated by both external factors and internal dialogue.

It's easy to be misled by this constant stream of information.

As we strive in our daily lives, it's important that we take steps to improve our mental performance. By taking a proactive approach, you can avoid being led astray by the noise and commotion around you which can raise the tension in your body and mind.

Here are 4 ways to sharpen your mind but also rejuvenate the body too!

1. Watch your thoughts they matter!
Our physiology responds to the type of things we think about and can cause us additional physical aches and pains if we focus on what we can't control and what we don't have. Try right now, think or the last argument you had, can you feel the discomfort or annoyance as you relive that moment........ or how about the last time you were getting all sensual! Now that one should be a bit more pleasant, I hope! But honestly, all joking aside set an intention and observe what type of thoughts you are having for the next week. It'll give you an insight into areas you may need to change or to let go of beliefs or expectations that don't serve you. Your body will be grateful to balance out those neurotransmitters from feelings of stress to relaxation or indifference.

2. When was the last time you laughed wholeheartedly?
Laughter is a great stress buster, and it can also be a fantastic abs workout too. We've all got that friend that something always funny happens to, I apologise if that's you, but hopefully, you can laugh at your situation after the event! Again this is an excellent way of releasing those feel-good hormones which help us recover and build resilience

3. Step away and sleep on it!
Instead of doing more and going in circles of a problem, step away, or better still, sleep on it. At night our mind gets to take all the bytes of information we've put into it that day, then it syphons out the rubbish and connects the input to all the already stored information in your mind. As this percolates as you sleep, it can help to computerise the solution you were looking for upon waking. To strengthen this skill, as you close your eyes and settle in, set an intention of waking with a solution to the problem and put a pen and paper on the side so you can note it down!

4. Emotional connnection.
Emotional connection is essential for many reasons, but one of the most significant for mental performance is that being connected to others will increase your empathy and understanding. With these things in place, you'll be better equipped to handle difficult people or problems with greater ease. It also helps you find meaning in your work and life choices.

So go and get practising, laughing and observing and see how your body, mind and performance with thank you.

13/08/2021

13/08/2021

Ever wondered where those pesky ni**les appear from?

Does it feel like your body is punishing you just for going about your day to day living! Well, here are some things that can help those ni**le can become a thing of the past.

Which one of these can you identify with that may be compromising your muscles and postural structures to work as efficiently as they could be?

1. Consuming too much salt and processed foods.
Excessive salt can cause extra water retention, which makes your muscles feel stiff and sore. To avoid this issue, check the labels of the food you are eating and replace some processed foods with whole foods like fruits and vegetables. The less sodium in your diet, the better your postural health will be.

2. Smoking or drinking alcohol excessively.
These habits can go hand in hand and reduces the oxygenation and efficiency of our muscle tissue. You know how important oxygen is to live, well it's the same for our cells!!.

3.Covering up with clothing that is too tight
If the clothes you're wearing restrict your ability to move comfortably, they will encourage your body to adapt by shortening the muscles that are being restricted. For example, if a top is restrictive and pulls the front of your shoulders or your trousers are too tight in the crotch, this can shorten the chest muscles and load up the tension around the hip flexors. So when you are wriggling into those skinny, skinny jeans, take a moment and notice how restricted they are making your natural movements!

4. Not getting enough sleep.
When we don't get enough sleep, we increase stress on our muscles, which increases tension in the area. Sleep is one of the most potent tools for relieving muscle tension and pain.

5. Too much exercise and working out
Yes, there is a thing as too much exercise, well, not enough recovery! Overuse injuries can occur when our muscles, tendons, or ligaments aren't given enough time to rest and repair. So give those tired muscles the rest and recovery they deserve, and this is where you'll see the best gains.