The Cúirt International Festival of Literature is a joy for book lovers, days filled with readings, talks, workshops, and plenty of time spent absorbed in a good book. But long hours of sitting, reading, and looking down can quietly lead to neck, shoulder, and back pain.

Hip pain that starts or worsens during long walks is a common issue, especially if you enjoy walking for fitness, hiking, or are building activity levels. While it’s tempting to ignore it or blame “getting older,” hip pain is usually a sign that something isn’t coping well with load.

There are many types of pain, be it sudden from an accident, or chronic pain, meaning pain that lasts beyond normal heal time. Pain is complex and doesn’t always indicate a sign of damage. Pain is your body’s warning system, letting you know something might be wrong.

Pain on the inside of the elbow when gripping, lifting, or swinging a club? Despite the name, you don’t have to play golf to develop golfer’s elbow. It’s a common overuse injury we see in both sporting and everyday activities.