Joyce Gavin -

Fibromyalgia a pain disorder that was once dismissed, but thankfully thanks to research that view may be changing. In his article Ryan Andrews tells us that in the USA it effect’s a staggering 3.4% of adult women Over the years I have been blessed [in d7 Spatial Medicine Clinic] to treat many clients suffering from Fibromyalgia  Our approach as always has been simple treat the whole body, using gentle frascial treatments [Bowen Fascial Therapy] then integrate the progress made with a functional movement program [utilizing Pilates and Core Basics] that will keep you moving and performing the activities of daily living [adl’s] with greater ease and mobility. Our Therapists and Functional Movement Coaches work in tandem to teach you about your condition/injury and get you and your body healthy, functional baseline.  You can contact our Therapist and Specialist Coaches iin d7 Spatial Medicine Clinic and BODYFIRM Core Fitness @ 01-8684600 or bodyfirmpilates.com

Debates are always interesting and none more so than those in the Wellness / Fitness Industry. Static stretching vs AIS   Carb’s or no carb’s   Yoga vs Pilates   Gym vs Bodyweight training  All these topics and trust me many more could have a room of professionals discussing and arguing for hours and hours.  At our Centre we work quite a lot with runners and there is always the question of shoes, what type style or none at all !! take a look at this very interesting article I received recently For more than 40 years, people in the West have been running on built-up “squishy” shoes, hoping to prevent injury and go faster. Yet “barefoot” runners argue that running without shoes or in minimal footwear is safer and better. Who’s right? And what kind of shoes should you wear for the healthiest running experience? Find out in this thought-provoking article. Click here for full article  this article is by mc schraefel and carried by PN