Swimming is brilliant for fitness. It builds cardiovascular endurance, trains the whole body and is kinder on the joints than many land-based sports. That’s why it suits so many people, from lane swimmers and triathletes to gym users adding pool sessions for recovery. But swimming isn’t “injury-proof”. The same thing that makes it great, repeated movement over hundreds or thousands of strokes, can also irritate shoulders, backs, necks and knees. If a small niggle keeps being loaded, it can...

Introducing pulmonary rehabilitation at Physio Services in Colchester. Our new specialist-led service combines personalised exercise, breathing techniques and practical guidance to help adults with long-term lung conditions manage breathlessness, build confidence and stay active. Breathe easier, move more, live well.

Back pain can turn ordinary mealtime jobs into a puzzle. Reaching for a saucepan, standing at the hob, lifting shopping bags or bending to empty the dishwasher can all feel harder than they used to. Food still matters, of course. Balanced eating supports general health, energy and day-to-day wellbeing. But let’s be clear from the start: no food, supplement or strict diet has been proven to cure back pain. The aim here is gentler, more realistic support for everyday life. The NHS recommends...