Fix your back pain

Fix your back pain

While anyone can suffer a back injury that leaves them in debilitating pain at any time of their lives, it is especially hard on an athlete, for whom a back injury can mean an end to their sporting career. Even non-professional athletes can be severely impacted by an injury that prevents them from taking part in the sport they love, but back injury doesn’t have to be a life sentence – as demonstrated in the video above. The injury The…

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Is the paleo diet the best diet for you?

Is the paleo diet the best diet for you?

Exercise alone is usually not quite enough for a healthy and fit body, diet is also an important aspect of getting healthy and one such diet is the Paleo diet, explained further in this article and in this video. What is the Paleo diet? At its very core, the Paleo diet, also known as the caveman diet, recommends that we eat as our ancestors did tens of thousands of years ago, during the paleolithic era. This means no processed foods,…

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What are some of the diseases caused by how you move, eat and think, and how can anyone overcome them?

What are some of the diseases caused by how you move, eat and think, and how can anyone overcome them?

There are some diseases and conditions which are caused by the way you live your life and your habits. They’re known as lifestyle diseases as the video above explains. In today’s society, we not only have an abundance of food (and not always the healthiest food), we also have more opportunities than ever before to be less active and plenty of opportunities for increased stress levels. The pressure at work and in society can raise our stress levels, which, when…

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The 12 myths of lower back pain: Myth 2

The 12 myths of lower back pain: Myth 2

There’s nothing worse than suffering through your job with aches and pains in your lower back. It can make the day feel longer and can really put a dampener on your mood. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to preventing, diagnosing and treating lower back pain, which is why I’ve created a series of informative videos dispelling the myths and revealing the facts. In this article, I’ll discuss myth two – sitting up straight. Sitting…

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Preventing and overcoming back pain at work

Preventing and overcoming back pain at work

Lower back pain at work is a very common condition. Many people who have sedentary jobs often suffer pain that can increase over time. Continue reading and I will explain how lower back pain is caused. I will also show you some surprising ways to help prevent and overcome back pain in the future. You can also watch this informative video to find out more. Lower back pain causes Lower back pain is often caused because we don’t use our…

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Alleviate lower back pain: at work and in the gym

Alleviate lower back pain: at work and in the gym

Lower back pain is a very common complaint and is normally muscular. Such back pain can be onset with no apparent cause, or by a specific strain or sprain. Read on as I explain how to prevent and reduce lower back pain at work, and also which exercises can prevent injury and build strength, which you can also find out more about in this helpful video. Lower back pain and the workplace Modern workplaces such as offices and factories can…

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What’s the best exercise for you?

What’s the best exercise for you?

It’s February now, and, as we all know, that means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! In this month of love, it’s very important to remember to love yourself, first and foremost. In this video, we discuss how you can choose the best exercise for you – exercise that will help you to feel confident in your body and your own physical ability. In fitness, as in love, it’s also important not to jump right in at the deep…

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Back pain at work. Beth’s story

Back pain at work. Beth’s story

Many readers may not be aware of this, but there is a condition that sounds like something very ordinary, but actually causes more disability in the workplace than anything else. This condition is ‘lower back pain’, characterised by a moderate to severe pain at the bottom of the back, which sometimes spreads to the top of the legs, too – in this case, it is known as lumbago or sciatica. You won’t have to search for long to find someone…

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Lower back pain at work

Lower back pain at work

If you’ve been struggling with aches and pains in your lower back whilst at work, please take a look at the video above, where I offer advice on the best ways to curb the issue. At Christopher Hole Training, my aim is to help you to overcome your injury, improve your fitness levels and become healthier. To do this, we will look at the life course of your back pain. This can be broken down into: The initial cause In…

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Treating lower back pain through education

Treating lower back pain through education

As explored in my recent video, lower back pain is one of the most prevalent aches and pains experienced by people today due to modern working conditions and lifestyle. Sitting at a desk for 40 hours or more a week while at work can have a huge impact on our bodies; they are not designed to remain in static, badly postured positions for such long periods of time. Evaluate your lifestyle It is often believed that our lifestyles can be…

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