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The health benefits of Cycling and how to get involved

If you’ve set your sights on cycling following the Tour De France or Team GB giving it their all in the Tokyo Olympics, then you’re in for a treat for our next Summer of Sport mini-series all about cycling!

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The health benefits of golf and how to limit the risk of injury

Golf has grown in popularity since the start of the pandemic and with the exciting end to the 149^th Open, it is the perfect time to focus on golf in our “Summer of Sport” mini-series – part 3!

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Tennis — The health benefits and how to get involved

With the Wimbledon Tennis Championships starting this week, Tennis is the focus of our next ‘Summer of Sport’ mini series. Tennis is a great sport for all ages to enjoy and with the better weather and lighter nights it can be a great activity to do with friends and family to wind down after a busy day at work.

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Football - The health benefits and how to get involved

We’re launching an exciting new mini-series of blogs to help you stay active this summer! ‘Summer of Sport’ will focus on the many health benefits of sport, how to get involved in your favourite activities as well as advice on how to avoid common injuries. Kicking off the series is football, with the Euro’s just around the corner this will be across all TV and social media channels, and we wish all the Home Nations that are involved the best for the tournament.

How to cope when elective surgeries are cancelled

Over the last year, we have received hundreds of questions from individuals who have had non-emergency surgeries in the UK postponed or cancelled due to limited resources in the NHS. To help others in a similar situation, we’re sharing the most commonly asked questions and our answers relating to three groups of individuals whose elective surgeries have been cancelled to offer support to those in need of a short-term solution.

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Simple stretches to support your lifestyle

Exercise comes in all shapes and sizes – we all have our reasons for exercising, whether it’s to simply stay active, or to train for a hike in the Himalayas. However, what is consistent regardless of your exercise regime is that it is always important to stretch your muscles to help prevent injury and reduce avoidable pain....

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Hints and Tips for Injury Recovery

The positive benefits of exercise on your physical and mental wellbeing has been proven for many years. So it can be hugely frustrating if you develop an injury or recurring pain that stops you doing the things you love. It not only prevents you from being active, you may also be losing your fitness benefits gained prior to your injury...

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How do compression socks improve circulation?

During the current pandemic many people are working from home and potentially sitting for longer periods of the day compared to being in the office. This combined with a reduction in daily activity can contribute to poor circulation and as a result, many people are searching for compression socks on the internet to help improve circulation. But do these actually work? In this article we look at the benefits of improving circulation as well as how compression socks can help.

Four ways to improve posture and prevent back problems whilst on lock down

Poor posture can be a leading cause of back problems and is something we need to be consciously thinking about especially with the current restrictions around the world. Here are our top tips for improving your posture and reducing the risk of back problems.

Five Ways to Tackle Repetitive Strain Injury at Work

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a serious and widespread matter. Alex Clark, Neo G's in-house physiotherapist, gives his top advice for how people can prevent and treat this common condition.

What is Runner's Knee and how to beat it?

If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to suffer from runner’s knee, you’ll be familiar with how frustrating and painful this common condition can be. This common ailment, which can inflict runners and other athletes alike, causes a dull pain behind or around the top of the kneecap and accounts for up to 25% of all running injuries...

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How to prevent the most common ski injuries this season

Skiing and snowboarding are some of the world’s most popular winter activities, but they come with a risk, with an estimated 600,000 people getting injured on the slopes every year.Here at Neo G we’re all about staying safe, active and enjoying what you love, so here’s some top tips for preventing the most common ski injuries....

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How to ease sciatica pain during pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a wonderful time for expectant mothers but the back and leg pain that often comes alongside pregnancy? Not so wonderful. Back and leg pain are fairly common complaints among mothers to be, but sometimes the usual discomfort can be more severe, leading to a certain type of nerve pain called sciatica...

How to: Exercise in your fifties and beyond

We’d all like to know the secret to eternal youth and luckily for you, our new research might just have revealed the answer. We surveyed 1,000 people and asked the over 50s the day-to-day activities they did that kept them feeling young at heart. The secret? Exercise!

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The Ongoing Mystery: Hot or Cold Therapy?

Hot & Cold Therapy: A great way to significantly reduce all kinds of pain from arthritis to muscle tears. Most of us, at some point, will have held a bag of frozen peas on a bumped knee or ran a hot bath for an achy back… but if this is the case, how does Hot & Cold Therapy still manage to confuse everyone? Which type of therapy should you use for pain relief – Hot or Cold?