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If you’re experiencing muscle pain, you may be fed up. And we get why! Muscle pain is tender and often constant, making everyday life and even the simplest movements uncomfortable.

You could be experiencing a muscle spasm, a muscle cramp, or an actual strain or tear of the muscle. I’m going to be discussing the difference between these types of muscle pain and how we can treat the problem.

There is often no better feeling than having a body massage to ease aches and pains or just to relax.

It’s no wonder massage therapists often find their patients snoring on the masseuse bed (which is a total compliment, by the way – no need to be embarrassed).

In many ways, body massages have the same end goal: ease tension, relax the body, relieve pain.

Did you know that the shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the human body?

Crazy, right?

Especially considering how many people suffer from shoulder pain and stiffness. But like most things in life, your shoulder only works at its optimum level if you look after it.

What’s The Problem with Sitting Down? 🤷🏻‍♂️

We all know that being sedentary for too long has a huge impact on your overall health. Sitting or lying down for extended periods increases your risk for chronic health issues such as heart disease, diabetes and even some cancers. Eek!

Too much sitting is also bad for your mental health – both anxiety and depression are linked to being seated for too long. And we wouldn’t want that 👆🏻

Ever had that moment where you bend down to grab something, and when you stand up, it feels like you are in another body? 🤔

That shooting pain that seems to come from your lower back, through your buttocks, down your leg and sometimes into your foot? It may even cause you to start limping around or battling to stand up straight.

That is the dreaded sciatica 😖

Have you heard of endometriosis?

It’s not a condition that is widely known, even though it affects around 1 in 10 women. 🙍🏻‍♀‍

We want to help raise awareness of this condition and explain a little bit more about what it is and how it can affect day to day life. 💭

If you or somebody you know suffers from this condition, then it’s definitely worth a read!

We’re a nation of self-confessed pie lovers! 🥧

In fact, pie is so popular in the British Isles, that we have dedicated a whole week to appreciating the humble pie with “British Pie Week”.

To celebrate the great British pie, this week’s Inspired News 🗞 contains two of our favourite pie recipes for you to try at home. 👩‍🍳

We examine why you should be watching your salt intake, what to look out for on nutrition labels and we tell you how you can reduce the salt in your diet with just a few simple tricks and habit changes.

It will hopefully make it a little easier to fill your trolly with some healthier choices on your next shopping trip! 🛒

It’s National Bed Month! 🛌

Do you know how important your bed is for a good night’s sleep?! 😴

A good night of rest is really essential to staying healthy and happy, so the bed you choose can make a huge impact. 💪 Without the right information, you can end up having more sleepless nights and waking up with an aching body.

It’s National Bed Month! 🛌

Do you know how important your bed is for a good night’s sleep?! 😴

A good night of rest is really essential to staying healthy and happy, so the bed you choose can make a huge impact. 💪 Without the right information, you can end up having more sleepless nights and waking up with an aching body.

The right bed can be costly too 💰, so it’s important not to choose one that doesn’t really work for you.