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What 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...

8 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...

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...

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...

5 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...

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...

Why 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...

We highlight the top 10 most common mistakes that people make at the gym. You don't wipe down the machines or...

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...

Why 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...

Neck pain is on the increase…FACT. This is due to a combination of longer working hours and the increase use of technology. And...

How 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...

Our 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...

Setting the record straight about Osteopathy

Here’s our attempt to address some of the many misconceptions about Osteopathy: Myth 1: Osteopathy isn’t common and there...

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...

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...

Know your body Understanding your body can sometimes help you to put the right protection in place to help protect your body from potential...

5 top benefits to exercising outside in the cold

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...

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...

Migraine is the most common neurological condition in the developed world. Research shows that Migraine affects over eight million people in the UK...

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...

We delve into the life of our Osteopath Chris to find out more about him... What three traits define you? Chilled, Determined,...

10 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...

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...

9 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...

What three traits define you? Hard working, energetic & conscientious What’s one thing you couldn’t live...

When 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...

7 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...

9 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,...

Did you know that it’s Backcare Awareness Week from 8th - 12th October? The aim of the week long event, is to raise...

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...

Source: Pain Management & Injury Relief Chronic pain affects people in many ways. While almost everyone knows that chronic pain puts...

Research out recently concluded that taking drugs for back pain is largely pointless. "Scientists found that taking Anti-inflammatory...

"A Digital detox” is a period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers,...

All 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...

Case study: Plantar Fasciitis Our patient: 35 year old male Cross country runner Trained up 5 times a week with a mixture of running...

All 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...

How 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...

The 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...

What three traits define you? Sporty, laughter and meticulous. What’s one thing you couldn’t live without? My Dog. What is the one...

How many of these can you tick off? Training through an injury…even though you know you shouldn’t Going out too fast Ignoring...

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...

Reformer 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...

How 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...

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...

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...

Spot light on Jay Lall... What three traits define you? Caring, friendly, hardworking What’s one thing you...

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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What is K Tape and how can it benefit you?

8 Massage Ball Exercises that you need to know about

How can you help to manage your stress?

8 popular Sciatica myths busted

5 expert tips to ease pregnancy back pain

9 fitness myths to start ignoring today

Why it’s important to check your child’s shoe size

Top 10 mistakes people make at the gym

Are sprains and strains the same?

Why is walking one of the best forms of exercise?

Squashing those neck pain myths

How can obesity affect your foot health?

Our team share simple health tips that you can start today

Setting the record straight about Osteopathy

Here’s what I learnt after my first marathon

8 top tips to help prevent back pain

How to help protect your body

5 top benefits to exercising outside in the cold

Hot Stone Massage: Luxury or necessity?

Osteopathy and Migraines

How to embrace exercise carefully

Spot Light on Osteopath Chris Allen

10 ways to beat the Sunday Evening Blues

Top 10 benefits of exercise

9 things you need to know about your back

Spot Light On Osteopath David Kennett

When to speak to an Osteopath about your back pain

7 things you would only know if you had a sports massage

9 things you would only know if you have seen an Osteopath

Back pain awareness week

Tops tips for a healthy pregnancy

Pain Management & Injury Relief

Lifting the lid on Pilates

The Digital Detox

All you need to know about Achilles Tendon Injuries

Case study: Plantar Fasciitis

All you need to know about Runners Knee.

How soon can I start running again after having a baby?

The 8 biggest back pain mistakes to make

Spot light on Osteopath Tom Fuller

24 mistakes runners cannot stop making

All you need to know about Shin Splints

Reformer Pilates: What is all the fuss about?

How to help prevent your child from developing back pain

How to avoid gardening injuries

Mental Health problems are rare...

Spot light on Chiropodist Jay Lall

Why bother with a massage?