Benefits of Pilates

As 2019 draws to an end, it can be a good time to reflect on how the year has gone, but also to look forward to the New Year and think about what you’d like to achieve in 2020.  Creating […]

Scoliosis

What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. There are 4 main types of scoliosis: Idiopathic Degenerative Congenital Neurological The signs of scoliosis include: A visibly curved spine Leaning to one side Uneven shoulders One shoulder or […]

Do you get heel pain when running?

I often see running injuries in my physio clinic. One of the most common complaints is heel pain when running. I also see a lot of clients suffering with this condition who don’t run. Running isn’t the only reason why […]

Persistent Pain

It is estimated that persistent pain affects approximately two fifths of the UK population, which is around 28 million people.  Persistent pain (also referred to as chronic or long-term pain) is pain that you have had for a period of […]

Childhood Obesity

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Therefore we have put this post together to inform you of the facts and figures around childhood obesity, as well as ways to reduce the prevalence of obesity in young people. Nearly a third […]

Ironman Zurich Race Report

This was my first (and will be my only) Ironman, so I wanted to write a race report to help me remember the experience. I also wanted to share it with anyone either thinking of doing an Ironman, or who […]

Sun, sea and… back pain?!

Whilst holidays can mean a well deserved break from work, with time for relaxation and stress relief, all of which can help back and neck pain, we’ve heard from several of our clients that their symptoms can in fact be […]

How to feel healthier: Improve your sleep

There are many benefits of getting good quality sleep including: Improved memory and concentration Improved mood Reduced blood pressure Increased energy Reduced risk of pains and injuries Improves blood sugar levels Improves your immune system Reduces weight gain How much […]

How to feel healthier

In the healthcare world, we believe there are several areas you should be focusing on to help keep you healthy. These are relaxation, sleep, what you eat, and being active. These areas all have some overlap – the more effective […]