Page 54 • The HERALD • 11th July 2024 v KEEP ACTIVE, KEEP HEALTHY v Mobile Appointments may be available by arrangement Supporting people living with: • Back pain • Neck & shoulder pain • Migraines • Sciatica • Hip & Knee pain • Dementia • Cancer • Long term illness Working with you on increasing mobility Focusing on decreasing your daily pain Situated in Bartley 023 8081 3172 or 07876 101576 compatouch@gmail.com www.compassionatetouch.biz Therapeutic Massage • Callus/hard skin removal • Toenail cutting/filing • Thickened nail reduction • Corns • Fungal infections • Cracked heels • Verruca treatment • Athletes foot advice • Cuticle care From £40-£45 depending on treatment 07546 748843 crystalsfhp@gmail.com Health, Beauty & Wellbeing The Waterside Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Clinic www.thewatersideclinic.co.uk Jon Eyres and Associates • NECK AND BACK PAIN • PREGNANCY RELATED PAIN • ACUPUNCTURE • ARTHRITIC PAIN • ALL SPORTS INJURIES • SHOULDER/ARM PAIN Treatment by Chartered Physiotherapists and Registered Osteopaths Registered with all major health insurers and HCPC Tel: 023 8020 7764 First Floor, South Street Centre, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6EB The Podium 023 8086 9080 3 Marchwood Village Centre, Marchwood One answer to foot problems New Forest Disability is at The Grove every Thursday to support Waterside residents with their disabilityrelated bene ts. is service is by appointment only and pre-booked through their main o ce on: 01425 628750. ey also o er a Drop-in Advice Service at Hythe Library on the first Tuesday of every month, between 11am and 1pm. So, if you need advice on equipment, transport, carer support, social activities, disabled facilities grants (ramps, level access showers, door widening), disability-related bene ts, support groups or anything else, go along and ask their friendly adviser a question. ey’d be happy to help. For more information about the services they o er, visit: www. newforestdis.org.uk New Forest Disability Hythe Memory Group meet up every Monday, from 2pm to 3.15pm at Cornerstone (Hythe URC), New Road, Hythe. Families Matter run the support group which o ers cognitive stimulation therapy for people with early stage dementia. It encourages people to socialise and have fun learning and remembering together. Carers are also welcome to stay and have a cup of tea and chat to other carers. For further information and to reserve your place please contact the Families Matter o ce on: 023 8020 7623 or email: office.fm.hurc@gmail. com. Places are limited and need to be booked in advance. HYTHE MEMORY GROUP Healthy Heart Tip: How to Increase Your Physical Activity Levels by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK Physical activity plays a massive role in the prevention of heart diseases, but around 40% of the UK still do not meet the physical activity guidelines. Being physically active does not mean that you need to go to the gym or go running, it can simply be carrying your shopping bags or doing some gardening. Your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body, and working it out regularly has signi cant health bene ts, especially for your heart. Did you know that being physically inactive means that you are at a 24% higher risk of developing coronary heart disease? Here are some tips to help you add more physical activity to your life. Increase activity in daily life: You may nd it best to start by making some small changes to your daily life that will increase your physical activity levels and help you to form healthy habits. A few examples of what you can do include taking the stairs instead of the li or escalators, walking instead of driving somewhere or parking your car further away than you need to, and standing when possible, such as on the bus or train. Get involved: Physical activity comes in all di erent shapes and sizes, it can range from walking to gardening or even running a marathon. is means there is always something out there for you, it is nding out what you enjoy and getting involved. It’s important that you get involved safely, at the right ability for you and not to jump the gun. is way you’ll avoid injuries and get your body used to new movements. Find activities that you enjoy doing and be creative with them. Realistically, if you don’t enjoy it, you’re not going to do it. You don’t have to do all of your exercise in one day, spread it out over the week and make it a part of your everyday life. Gradually work your way up to 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity per day, this will help you to meet the recommendations of at least 150 minutes per week. Take breaks when you need them and stay hydrated. If you don’t feel good one day, then rest for a day or two before getting involved again. Get into a routine: By making physical activity part of your routine, you won’t realise that you’re doing it and it’ll become an automatic behaviour. Every bit of activity you do matters, and the more that you do, the more you and your heart bene t. Tracking your progress could help to motivate you to reach your goals and stick to friends and support each other to meet your goals. Do activities with your family and friends. You could go for a walk or bike ride together and motivate each other to do this regularly. your routine. is could be the number of steps you’ve done, the number of minutes you’ve been active or reaching your daily target. Support each other: You might nd it more encouraging to join a sports club or team. is way you can make new
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