The gyms are open!

Some of us have been waiting for this day for months, others not so much! But one thing for sure is that unless you've kept up with your training schedule after lockdown, the first couple of days back at the gym are going to hurt!

Here are a few easy tips to make sure things are not so bad.

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Happy Easter to all my patients! - https://mailchi.mp/596892f7e911/happy-easter-to-all-my-patients

The last few weeks at the clinic have been super busy - it’s been so wonderful seeing old faces again and hearing your news, and obviously meeting new patients too!

"MOTHER'S DAY"

Happy Mother's Day to all the lovely mummies that I've treated over the years! Stories of your children often make me chuckle and smile ... and help to normalise my own children's crazy antics! Thank you!
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We all have days when we feel like our shoulder has connected to our ear! This stretch is fantastic for opening up the side of your neck. It can easily be done at home, on the bus or in the office.

Hold the stretch for up to 20 seconds and repeat 3 times.

You can just do it on the tight side, or both if you so wish. ... See more

🍌BANANA BREAD🍌

Every now and then we all need a pick me up and this is my go to recipe. It is super easy and very nutritious. Rather than using plain flour, I added whole meal and plain spelt flour to add extra fibre. Ground walnuts increase antioxidant levels and throwing toasted seeds on the top adds extra crunch, whilst also increasing omega-3 levels!

Who knew that something that looks a lot like a cake could give you so much back! And it tastes delicious too!
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'STRETCHING'

If you want to see maximum results, you should be stretching regularly, especially if you are involved in sports and exercise.

By varying your stretching regime, you will work on different muscle fibres and see more improvement.

Why not try a yoga stretch to challenge yourself?

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" EXERCISE FOR STIFF LOWER NECK"

This exercise is fantastic when you've been sat at your desk all day looking at your screen and keyboard. It helps to mobilise the joints in your lower neck and upper back which are prone to becoming restricted due to incorrect posture.

You can do this at any time during the day to help loosen up. It can be done as a stand-alone mobility exercise or incorporated with the other exercises in The "Desk Mobility" series.

Do the exercise 8-10 times in each direction.

If you have any problems trying this out, please give me a shout, and if you find that this works wonders for you, the share it with your friends and family.

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ZEST HEALTH OSTEOPATHY & MASSAGE 💆

Welcome to my Instagram page. It is wonderful to meet you all! I hope to build a community of well being enthusiasts who are interested in learning about their body, their nutrition and their mental health. All of these aspects make up the bio-psycho-social model of health.

I welcome your views, insights and opinions. If you love what I am posting, please feel free to share it with your friends and family, and your Instagram community too.

Healthy wishes,
Michelle

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