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26 things you can try to help prevent back pain
Our team of Rochester Osteopaths reveal the top 26 ways to help prevent back pain Maintain good posture by sitting upright, with your...
Read moreHow to maintain healthy feet for walking
General tips for helping to keep your feel feeling great and preventing injuries If you are going on a long walk, prepare well ahead....
Read moreOsteoarthritis: 6 Best Treatment Options
Our Consultant Physiotherapist in MSK Ultrasound & MSK Medicine Suresh discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment options for...
Read moreCity Way Health Clinic Annual Charity Golf Day
We would like to invite you to join our 2019 annual Charity Golf Day It's that time of year again! The annual City...
Read moreSeven of the most popular back pain questions
With over 80% of us affected by Back Pain, we address seven of the most popular questions asked When should I go and see...
Read more10 reasons why gardening is good for your health
Years of research show that there are endless physical and mental health benefits to gardening. With increasing obesity and mental health levels,...
Read moreWhat is K Tape and how can it benefit you?
What is K Tape and how can it benefit you? Our Rochester Clinic has been using Kinesiology Tape (K Tape) for years, as the benefits are...
Read more8 Massage Ball Exercises that you need to know about
It’s time to welcome those tiny spikey (albeit scary) massage balls into your life, as we show how they can help alleviate pain, increase...
Read moreHow can you help to manage your stress?
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April is Stress Awareness Month and despite this running for 20 years there’s still a long way to go. According to the Mental health...
Read more8 popular Sciatica myths busted
Sciatica IS common and affects a number of people of all ages and abilities. Yet it is also surrounded by a number of myths. Sciatica is pain...
Read more5 expert tips to ease pregnancy back pain
Back pain is one of the most common pregnancy ailments as it can affect up to 75% of women who are expecting. The pain can be caused by a range...
Read more9 fitness myths to start ignoring today
As we know there is a lot fitness advice out there that won't actually help you meet your goals and could actually do more harm than good! So...
Read moreWhy it’s important to check your child’s shoe size
By City Way Podiatrist Jay Lall One of the most important things you can do for your child’s health is to make sure their shoes fit...
Read moreTop 10 mistakes people make at the gym
We highlight the top 10 most common mistakes that people make at the gym. You don't wipe down the machines or...
Read moreAre sprains and strains the same?
You are not alone for thinking this. The two conditions are often confused when it comes to describing overstretching or tearing of soft tissues in...
Read moreWhy is walking one of the best forms of exercise?
When it comes to losing weight and improving our health, there is still the old fashioned stigma that walking isn't going to do...
Read moreSquashing those neck pain myths
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Neck pain is on the increase…FACT. This is due to a combination of longer working hours and the increase use of technology. And...
Read moreHow can obesity affect your foot health?
Obesity is one of the biggest health problems facing the UK and it’s our lower limbs and feet which bear the brunt of being...
Read moreOur team share simple health tips that you can start today
Here’s some health tips and advice that you can start today from our team at City Way Health Clinic Lead Sports Therapist Chris...
Read moreSetting the record straight about Osteopathy
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Here’s our attempt to address some of the many misconceptions about Osteopathy: Myth 1: Osteopathy isn’t common and there...
Read moreHere’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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