Grip strength is needed all day, every day, from picking up the kettle to carrying heavy bags of shopping. Interestingly, a study in the...

Total knee and hip replacements are often advised to those who have severe pain and reduced function, and have been quoted as being some...

Low back pain is widely prevalent worldwide and can have profound effects on people's health and way of life. There is also a...

As we move through spring and head towards summer, and swimming pools and outdoor lakes begin to open, it is important to recognise some...

Squatting is one of the most popular exercises, boasting both cardiovascular and strength benefits. This exercise targets the muscles in...

As a nation, we are sitting for longer periods than ever before. Particularly in today's current climate, we are working from home,...

Approximately 1 in 5 adults over 45 years in England have osteoarthritis of the knee, and 1 in 9 adults have osteoarthritis of the hip....

Plantar heel pain usually affects middle-aged and older adults who are sedentary, but also accounts for 8% of all running-related...

A new research study looked into the effects of prolongued smart phone usage on the neck and spine, assessing 18-25 year olds who spend...

As we're looking at a warm, sunny week ahead, the benefits of taking just a 5-15 minute break to sit in the sun has huge benefits....

Non-specific chronic neck pain is abundant, and can have significant effects on people's lives, and is thought to be driven by...

Meniscal tears are present in 60-90% of people with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Physical therapy and home-based exercise programmes...

Head 2 Toe Osteopathy is now offering 'Theragun' percussion massage as part of normal treatment. Encouraging research states the benefits...

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, synthesised from cholesterol in the adrenal glands. It has many functions in the human body, such as...

Post exercise muscle soreness occurs due to muscle damage induced by exercise. Classically, this soreness develops about 24 hours after...

Student's elbow, also known as Olecranon bursitis, is a condition where the superficial bursa on the outside of the elbow becomes...

Tinnitus affects 10-15% of the population worldwide, and can be described as a debilitating condition which can push individuals to the...

Aside from medication, alternatives for pain relief have been researched, including manipulative techniques and cranio-cervical flexion...

Patellar tendinopathy is a chronic tendon injury, that affects as a many as 45% of elite athletes in jumping sports. It has also been...