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Could you be getting more out of massage? In this issue of Bob’s Bones, we make some simple suggestions to make sure each session not only eases pain, increases relaxation and boosts immunity… But also offers a range of benefits you may not even know about.
First time?
If it’s your first relaxing or therapeutic massage, […]

Just like last year, we’re providing some April Fool’s Day fun with Bob’s Bones! This issue presents four incredible facts about the human body – plus one thing we made up! So… Which four of these five things are true, and which one is total rubbish?!
The average person takes enough steps in their life to walk ar […]

Remember the ‘Sugar Puffs Monster’? He often reminded his so-called mummy to “Tell them about the honey!”… Given that ‘mummy’ was a middle-age man, though, we haven’t really any idea what was going on in those adverts!
However, what we do have an idea about is the degree to which many people […]

Squatting. Not the loveliest word in the English language! But you might be surprised at how much evidence now suggests that squatting is better for you than sitting! Studies repeatedly show that sitting for long periods of the day – in the way that most of us do – is terrible not only for your lower back, but also your body in ge […]

There’s an old joke that says, ‘There are two types of people in the world. Those who like mornings, and normal people’. Happily, though, there are plenty of things you can do to Kick Start Your Day without becoming abnormally zealous! Here are just a few…
Get with the beat: Some people find that the day starts off […]

Rice! It’s a staple food… It’s the surname of a helicopter-hopping TV legend! And it’s a handy mnemonic that helps you remember an immediate, easy way to treat injuries to soft tissue. R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. So… Let’s take a look at what that all means and how it can m […]

The last issue of Bob’s Bones dealt with preventing a bad back! If, though, you need advice because your back already hurts, this sheet may have the answers you need! Before we get into all the nitty-gritty, you should keep in mind that your back is vital and delicate. If you have any serious concerns, don’t delay: seek medica […]

Estimates say a jaw-dropping 80% of adults experience back pain in their lives… And a survey from 2000 suggests that, during any given year, as much as 49% of the UK’s adult population suffers from back pain lasting 24 hours or more. So what are our Secrets of Preventing Back Pain? Here are the seven top tips to reduce the cha […]

It can happen to any golfer… The back swing you’ve so diligently practiced suddenly betrays you as you take a shot, stoop to retrieve a ball, or open the boot of your car… And suddenly you’re one of the 80% of people who experiences lower back pain in their lives! But what can you do to reduce the chances of it happeni […]

Did you know that a lack of sleep adversely affects your higher-brain functions, your immune system, digestion, growth hormones, mood and sex drive? Any one of those things would be worth looking after – but all of them?! Well! It seems important to us, so this update helps you get the sleep you need…
How much sleep do you ne […]