What’s it like emotionally to have covid?

What’s it like emotionally to have covid?

Did you know we only have 7 principle emotional expressions (Ekman) – fear, surprise, happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, and contempt? Personally I feel like we’ve all been living in fear for the last couple of years. I’ve always thought I’d probably get covid...

4 Steps to reduce stress on the discs

Article by Olga Kabel  Did you know that astronauts get taller in space? According to NASA studies, when the spine is not exposed to the pull of Earth’s gravity, the intervertebral discs expand and as a result the spine gets a bit longer. That small gain is short...
Covid catch up

Covid catch up

Catch up with Harriet about what’s been happening at Morgan Sports Therapy HQ over the last year. Find out how she has dealt with the challenges of Covid-19 and lockdown. Biggest obstacles during the pandemic… It has been a worrying time being self-employed, but...
What can I do for myself?

What can I do for myself?

Three go-to stretches We are all quite immobile in our mid/thoracic spines. As it doesn’t allow for movement in the middle of the back we have to move more from below and above it, which increases the chance of soreness in both the neck and lower back. This can...
Is your butt isolating with you?

Is your butt isolating with you?

Do you have lazy glute syndrome? Your glutes (or the muscles in your bottom) are the biggest muscle group in our bodies. But, months of lockdown living has meant spiralling inactivity and more time sitting on our backsides. Experts warn that a side-effect of this  is...