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How to improve the quality of your sleep
Many of us will admit then we could do with more sleep, but the demands of our lives often take over and sleep is sacrificed. Sleep...
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) saves you time and ill health
The majority of us will know that we should be exercising as part of a healthy lifestyle, but many are put off because they don't have...
What patients expect at their first osteopathic appointment
It is always interesting to hear what new patients expect from their first osteopathic appointment. Some may expect a discussion about...
Chronic lower back pain - resistance training or general exercise?
Chronic lower back pain is very common, and is often multi-factorial, making it a challenge to treat effectively. However, exercise...
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Most of us have experienced DOMS after strenuous exercise, by why does this happen? Our muscles are made up of millions of tiny fibres...
Got tennis elbow from working at your desk?
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, occurs when pain is felt on the outer part of the elbow as a result of repetitive movements, such...
If you knew the benefits of a warm-up, would you do it?
Most people know they should warm-up before training, and many feel holding a few stretches will help you perform at a higher level and...
'Knuckle cracking' - does is cause osteoarthritis?
'Cracking' or 'popping' joints appears to be very common, especially amongst teenagers, and is often habitual. But does it cause any...
Intervertebral disc injury
Disc injury is a common cause of back pain, where the outer fibres of the disc become damaged, allowing the gel-like centre to protrude....
Tension-type headache
Headaches are very common and around half of all adults will have experienced at least one headache in the last year. Most are...
Why is it harder running in the cold?
Now we've had a taste of some cold weather, have you felt like you're working a lot harder to maintain the running pace at warmer...
If you sprain your ankle, don't just leave it!
Spraining the outside of your ankle is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in everyday and sports-related activities. Up to...
Can we overuse ice packs with injuries?
The use of cold therapy is widely used amongst athletes as an immediate treatment for acute soft tissue injuries. However, prolongued use...
Gift vouchers available for Christmas
Looking to buy a gift for someone who has everything? If that's the case then why not buy a treatment voucher for Osteopathy or Sports...
Feel like you have come to the end of the road with migraine?
Migraine is a complex condition affecting more than 10 million people in the UK. It is estimated that there are over 190,000 migraine...
Think your diet influences injury recovery time?
When you succumb to injury, all you want to do is be back to doing what you love, and you'll often throw anything at it to do so. An area...
When should you have an injury assessed?
It wouldn't be a surprise should a patient carry an injury for a matter of weeks, months, or even years and expect to be 'fixed' in one...
The benefits of strength training for older adults
As we get older, a number of physiologic and functional changes occur which can lead to disability, frailty and falls. Muscle mass and...
Can you still run with a torn meniscus?
Runners will often develop knee pain at some point, and it is important that they don't rush off for MRI before being clinically...
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