Stressed and in pain.....in pain and stressed.... The Sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is an excited state of the nervous sytem, that prepares the body for 'fight or flight' - this has physiologic effects such as increases in heart rate and blood pressure, stimulation of glycogenolysis (glucose storge) and inhibition of gastrointestinal peristalsis thus slowing down digestion. Stimulation of the SNS can increase inflammation in the body. Under times of stress the adrenal glands release Cortisol, a hormone that helps to regulate blood glucose levels and supress inflammation. In short spurts, cortisol can boost your immunity by limiting inflammation. But if you have consistently high levels of stress and therefore high levels of cortisol, your body can get used to it. This can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. People who are in pain and are coping daily with painful stimuli are activating their sympathetic nervous system and can be feeling, hot, sweaty, anxious, increas

See the link below for. leaflet you can print and read again. https://www.championscharity.org.uk/easy-read-booklet/#flipbook-df_2986/1/ What is C.E.S Many patients have a combination of back pain, leg pain, leg numbness and weakness. These symptoms can be distressing for you but don't necessarily require emergency medical attention. A rare but serious back condition, Cauda Equina Syndrome, can lead to permanent damage or disability and will need to be seen by an Emergency Specialist Spinal Team. Cauda Equina syndrome can occur when nerves in your spine get squeezed. CES can cause symptoms that we consider a more serious situation, so that you can receive medical attention as soon as possible via visiting your A&E department: • Loss of feeling/pins and needles between your inner thighs or genital • Numbness in or around your back passage or buttocks • Altered feeling when using toilet paper to wipe yourself • Increasing difficulty when you try to urinate • Increasing difficulty when y

What is a foam roller and What is Foam Rolling? A foam roller is a cylinder of high density foam that does not deform under the weight of our body. We can roll our body and apply our muscle groups including the fascia, on the roller so we can roll through the muscle fibres and release the tissues underlying. This has several benefits... What is Fascia? Foam rolling works by applying pressure to the body's fascia – a network of connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and organs. Once thought to be passive tissue, fascia is now recognised as a dynamic and important part of movement, helping muscles glide smoothly and work efficiently. Fascia can become inflamed and lose flexibility: When fascia becomes restricted through injury, inflammation, prolonged inactivity, or repetitive movement, it can lose flexibility and become "sticky." This can lead to discomfort, reduced mobility, and less efficient movement patterns. These restrictions may also

Running is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve fitness. You can do it almost anywhere, it’s inexpensive, and it offers huge benefits for heart health, endurance, mental wellbeing, and longevity. But there’s one major downside for beginners: injury from running.... Research shows that running-related injuries affect around half of recreational runners every year, and novice runners are far more likely to get injured than experienced runners. So why does this happen? A new 2026 review of running research has revealed something interesting: beginner runners don’t just have less experience — they actually run differently. Why New Runners Are More Injury-Prone When people first start running, their fitness often improves quickly. Within weeks they may notice: Better stamina Easier breathing Faster recovery More confidence The problem is that the body’s structure adapts much more slowly. While the cardiovascular system improves rapidly, tissues such as: Tendons Ligaments C

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious back condition that can have serious consequences of permanent damage or disability if not addressed immediately, you would need to be seen by an emergency spinal specialist team. Seek help via the hospital A&E immediately : if you have any of the listed Cauda Equina Syndrome symptoms below with pain radiating down one or both legs and/or severe lower back pain loss of feeling pins and needles between your inner thighs or genitals; numbness in or around your back passage or buttocks; altered feeling when using toilet paper to wipe yourself; increasing difficulty when you try to urinate; increasing difficulty when you try to stop or control your flow of urine; loss of sensation when you pass urine; leaking urine or recent need to use pads; not knowing when your bladder is either full or empty; inability to stop a bowel movement or leaking; loss of sensation when you pass a bowel motion; change in ability to achieve an erection or ejacula

Joint hypermobility exists on a spectrum — from an asymptomatic physical trait to a chronic, multisystem disorder associated with pain, fatigue, and functional impairment. Lots of people are hypermobile and living a symptom free life whilst others have more symptoms associated with their mobility. In 2017, the International EDS Consortium replaced the term “Joint Hypermobility Syndrome” with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) to better categorize individuals with symptomatic joint hypermobility who do not meet diagnostic criteria for hEDS [1]. The classification framework distinguishes: Asymptomatic generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) Other heritable connective tissue disorders General Joint Hypermobility (GJH) Prevalence varies widely depending on age, ethnicity and sex. Population studies estimate: 10–30% prevalence in many Western cohorts Higher rates in children and adolescents. Higher prevalence i