Tess Balshaw

This article provides an overview of spondylosis including what it is, the symptoms it can cause, and evidence-based management. It includes information as seen in the video What Is Spondylosis? (& What Actually Helps) What Is Spondylosis? Spondylosis is a general term used to describe age-related changes in the spine. For example degeneration of the intervertebral discs, changes in the spinal joints, or adaptations in surrounding tissues such as ligaments and muscles. Spondylosis can...

The last article covered why it’s important to maintain and improve mobility as we age. Today we are building on that article by covering 7 practical tips to help us stay mobile and active as seen in the video 7 Practical Tips to Stay Mobile & Active at Any Age . Mobility is essential to maintaining our independence with everyday tasks and activities as we age, however it’s not always simple to know how to maintain or improve our mobility as we age. Having an awareness and understanding of...

In this article we are talking about mobility, why it declines with age, and how to stay active to maintain or improve mobility as we age as seen in the video Why Mobility Declines as We Age & How to Reverse It. Mobility, or more simply put moving from one place to another is essential to maintaining independence as we age. This is because limited mobility can make it harder to complete everyday tasks like household tasks, working, or getting out and about. Limited mobility can also precede...