It's hard not to recognise the global media focus on the significant health risks associated with inactivity. Two things are rising - (1) health costs and (2) news and awareness campaigns promoting exercise. Why? Because activity rates are falling - we're moving less everyday. Take a look at these interesting statistics...

The Body Mass Index is a handy little formula taking into account your height and weight in order to rank you for determining obesity. It's not perfect because if you're an athlete carrying extra muscle mass then you may find yourself in the obesity range but in fact you're just heavier because of all that extra muscle.

An infographic may not be the best reference style for medical advice but it's catchy with lots of fun pictures and really gets the message across.

Do you realise what poor posture looks like in different positions and are you consciously aware of how you hold your body at different times of the day?

Dr Mike did it again - another wonderfully engaging short (6min) illustrated video about how and why we might succeed with our New Year resolutions and what they are likely to be.

It is estimated that half of us will make some form of New Year resolution - but, will we succeed with it in the long run? Dr Mike admits to having a different perspective on what it takes to be successful and relates the power of reflection to Janus (of whom January was named after) the two-faced Roman God of beginnings and transitions who looks both into the past and the future.

There is hardly an occasion when you could pinpoint a single best thing for a particular cause. But when it comes to human health there does seem to be one thing that everyone seems to agree on. Dr Mike, whose interest and messages in preventative medicine we really like, presents a highly engaging and powerful short video called 23 and 1/2 hours claiming with research to support what the single best thing for our health is.

Watch it now.

I recently treated a lady suffering from hip pain every time she climbed into bed. After watching her demonstrate this task in the treatment room a few times, it became clear a change of technique was needed.

Shoe insoles / foot orthotics have the power to positively transform your postural alignment - or ruin it.

If you are suffering any form of foot or ankle pain and if the thought of a shoe insole has crossed your mind, then please consider these few key points before taking any action.

From Novak Djokovic to Mario Balotelli the use of multi-coloured tape in the professional sports field had become increasingly popular. This leads to the question is this just a new fad or an effective evidence based treatment technique that can also be used with the amateur sports person.

Pain relief for common running injuries begins with a little knowledge.

Runners often suffer niggling injuries over time. Many are not debilitating and with some determination won't prevent you from skipping your after work jog. However, if you can identify more accurately what the issue may be you are in a better position to self treat it so it doesn't get worse.

How many of us stop to consider the position of our head on our shoulders? 

Ideal posture is worth aspiring to; it enhances every body shape and size. Less ideal posture will lead to a reduction in neck mobility along with stiffness and aching.

Daily stresses?
Long hours at the computer desk?