5 common New Year mistakes – and how to avoid them
The New Year is often a time when we make resolutions and start thinking about what we’d like to achieve in the months ahead. However, as with all goal setting, it’s important to be strategic...
Health & Well Being
Sciatica- how to know if you REALLY have it, and 2 things you can do to help it.
"Sciatica". It's a pretty common term. But true sciatica is not quite as common as you may think. If what you're experiencing truly is "sciatica", we have to say- we feel for you, because a proper case...
Is it normal that my child’s feet are ‘flat’?
Who doesn’t love a pair of chubby little baby feet? Those squishy little toes just beg to be tickled and kissed. But as your child grows, there may come a time when you think...
Hot Stuff for Pregnant Ladies
Good news for the pregnant ladies amongst us! Pregnant women have long been told to avoid extremes of heat, and have been limited to measures such as limiting baths to body temperature (37°C), or not...
Why Does My Back Hurt During Pregnancy?
There are a number of possible causes for lower back pain during pregnancy. It’s a time of dramatic adjustments for your body, and it seems that some bodies are able to adapt more smoothly...
The Lowdown on Lower Back Pain
One of the most common complaints we see here at Lifespan is lower back pain. That’s not surprising, because around 85% of the population will experience it at some stage of their lives. In people younger...