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Here’s what I learnt after my first marathon
I had always looked at people running marathons before I attempted mine and thought; "It can't be that hard can it?". I had done...
Read more8 top tips to help prevent back pain
Back and neck pain creates a physical and emotional strain in many of our lives with four out of five people in Britain being affected at any...
Read moreHow to help protect your body
Know your body Understanding your body can sometimes help you to put the right protection in place to help protect your body from potential...
Read more5 top benefits to exercising outside in the cold
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Can there really be any benefits from exercising in the cold? It’s tough to get motivated this time of year and as a nation we are...
Read moreHot Stone Massage: Luxury or necessity?
We would like to prove that a Hot Stone Massage is actually a necessity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Many associate a hot stone massage with the...
Read moreOsteopathy and Migraines
Migraine is the most common neurological condition in the developed world. Research shows that Migraine affects over eight million people in the UK...
Read moreHow to embrace exercise carefully
This time of year can be the perfect opportunity to look at reviewing your exercise regime to protect and benefit you for the colder months...
Read moreSpot Light on Osteopath Chris Allen
We delve into the life of our Osteopath Chris to find out more about him... What three traits define you? Chilled, Determined,...
Read more10 ways to beat the Sunday Evening Blues
The time has come again and with so many of us battling the “Sunday Evening Blues”, we have 10 quick steps that may help you deal with...
Read moreTop 10 benefits of exercise
Everywhere we look we are faced with an array of advice and tips on how to get fit for the summer. If you see exercise as a chore, which to be honest...
Read more9 things you need to know about your back
The number of people affected by back pain in the UK is increasing…and coupled with that are the countless myths and misconceptions about...
Read moreSpot Light On Osteopath David Kennett
What three traits define you? Hard working, energetic & conscientious What’s one thing you couldn’t live...
Read moreWhen to speak to an Osteopath about your back pain
It’s affecting your sleep If your back pain is worse at night time, when you are resting, then you should seek advice. Sleep, especially...
Read more7 things you would only know if you had a sports massage
No pain. No gain A sports massage is not a “Cosmetic” or “chill out” treatment and many are put off as they think...
Read more9 things you would only know if you have seen an Osteopath
Osteopathy is not all about clicking bones The Osteopath uses a palpation, a highly developed sense of touch, to assess areas of weakness,...
Read moreBack pain awareness week
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Did you know that it’s Backcare Awareness Week from 8th - 12th October? The aim of the week long event, is to raise...
Read moreTops tips for a healthy pregnancy
Here are my top ten tips on how to stay healthy during your pregnancy: Eat little and often. Regulating your blood sugar level will help with...
Read morePain Management & Injury Relief
Source: Pain Management & Injury Relief Chronic pain affects people in many ways. While almost everyone knows that chronic pain puts...
Read moreLifting the lid on Pilates
Research out recently concluded that taking drugs for back pain is largely pointless. "Scientists found that taking Anti-inflammatory...
Read moreThe Digital Detox
"A Digital detox” is a period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers,...
Read moreAll you need to know about Achilles Tendon Injuries
The importance of the Achilles Tendon is often overlooked. According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, “the Achilles Tendon...
Read moreCase study: Plantar Fasciitis
Case study: Plantar Fasciitis Our patient: 35 year old male Cross country runner Trained up 5 times a week with a mixture of running...
Read moreAll you need to know about Runners Knee.
What? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or runner’s knee, as you may have guessed is a common injury among runners. The high and...
Read moreHow soon can I start running again after having a baby?
Your body will have been through so much over the past 9 months so enjoy these rare precious moments when your baby is born. It is important to...
Read moreThe 8 biggest back pain mistakes to make
So we’ve summarised the top 8 mistakes many people make when it comes to back pain. 1. Searching for one magic solution In...
Read moreSpot light on Osteopath Tom Fuller
What three traits define you? Sporty, laughter and meticulous. What’s one thing you couldn’t live without? My Dog. What is the one...
Read more24 mistakes runners cannot stop making
How many of these can you tick off? Training through an injury…even though you know you shouldn’t Going out too fast Ignoring...
Read moreAll you need to know about Shin Splints
Shin Splints…the bane of many sports persons lives. What? Shin Splints can refer to lower leg pain that occurs below the knee either on...
Read moreReformer Pilates: What is all the fuss about?
If you enjoy Pilates then we think you will love Reformer Pilates! Many people are quite scared of the Reformer when they first see it as it looks...
Read moreHow to help prevent your child from developing back pain
It is reported that almost 75% of children in the age range of 8 to 12 years complain of back pain. Almost 5,000 children every year go to the...
Read moreHow to avoid gardening injuries
Without tempting fate, warmer months are approaching. This means that many of us take to the garden to get it ready to enjoy in the...
Read moreMental Health problems are rare...
This is a myth, as mental health affects us all. How we think and feel about ourselves and our lives can impact on our behaviour and how we cope...
Read moreSpot light on Chiropodist Jay Lall
Spot light on Jay Lall... What three traits define you? Caring, friendly, hardworking What’s one thing you...
Read moreWhy bother with a massage?
So we’ve summarised the top 8 mistakes many people make when it comes to back pain. Searching for one magic solution In many cases,...
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