Tess Balshaw

This article covers three types of exercise used to manage sponsylosis including one type that can easily be missed. It follows on from the video What Is Spondylosis? (& What Actually Helps) Living with spondylosis is challenging, and one of the the biggest questions I get is: 'What type of exercise should I actually be doing? Understanding the different types of exercise and what each is designed to achieve can make it much easier to build a balanced exercise program. A reminder that this...

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...