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Back pain: getting back to what you enjoy

A walk with a friend. A favourite class. A day out you can look forward to. Your goal can be as everyday as that.

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Back pain and food: making everyday meals easier

Make everyday meals easier when your back hurts, with practical shopping ideas, simple food combinations and a one-minute plan for tonight.

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Back pain and everyday movement: where to start

The walk you cut short. The class you put off. Start with what back pain is getting in the way of, and a next step that fits you.

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Abdominal Separation Pain: Why It Hurts and What Helps

Abdominal separation pain explained, covering why a gap itself rarely hurts, what actually causes the ache and how to settle it.

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Hand therapy putty: what it is and which resistance to choose

Hand therapy putty: what it is and which resistance to choose

Hand therapy putty explained for anyone rebuilding grip after injury or stiffness, with a colour and firmness chart and clear advice on where to start.

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Diastasis Recti: What It Is, How to Check and What Helps

Diastasis recti explained plainly, covering how common it is, a home self-check, what helps and the signs that mean you should get assessed.

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Strength and balance exercises for over 60s to do at home

Balance exercises for seniors in three stages, from chair-supported holds to wobble cushion work, plus the banded strength moves that keep older adults steady.

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Resistance band exercises after a hip replacement

Resistance band exercises after hip replacement, set out phase by phase for UK patients at home, with hip precautions, band picks and clear signs to stop.

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Gymproluxe Alternative UK: A Better-Value Resistance Band Home Setup

A Gymproluxe alternative UK guide: build a flexible, better-value resistance band home gym from flexa.fit bands, loops and a glute set, and skip the all-in-one price.

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