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The Benefits of Walking
13 June 2025

The Benefits of Walking

Walking is a great form of exercise that is easy to do, doesn’t have to take a long time, doesn’t cost anything and needs no equipment. It's also a great form of exercise that can provide benefit for anyone and everyone! read more

Exercise as We Age
14 March 2025

Exercise as We Age

Regular physical activity offers numerous health benefits. It not only strengthens muscles and bones but can also support overall well-being by helping maintain a healthy weight, improving cardiovascular health, and reducing the risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes. Exercise can also enhance mental health by alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression, and it contributes to better sleep quality. read more

Benefits of Massage during Pregnancy
5 March 2025

Benefits of Massage during Pregnancy

There are many system changes that occur during pregnancy, which can affect both the mother and the baby. Massage is a perfect way to alleviate and manage some of the uncomfortable changes that you may go through. It can ease the normal body aches and pains that come with carrying a baby, along with promoting general wellbeing for the mother. read more

What is lumbar instability and how can Osteopathy help?
13 January 2025

What is lumbar instability and how can Osteopathy help?

Lumbar instability refers to an excessive movement or lack of support in the lumbar spine (lower back) due to weakened or injured structures, such as muscles, ligaments, and intervertebral discs. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and difficulty with movement, and may result from factors like injury, degenerative disc disease, poor posture, or muscle imbalances. read more

Osteopathic care for chronic health conditions
7 January 2025

Osteopathic care for chronic health conditions

A chronic health condition is a long-lasting health issue that can affect daily functioning and overall well-being. Examples include diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, and chronic pain conditions. These conditions often require ongoing management and can have complex interactions with lifestyle, mental health, and social factors. read more

What is the difference between an Osteopath, Physiotherapist and a Chiropractor?
15 November 2024

What is the difference between an Osteopath, Physiotherapist and a Chiropractor?

Have you ever wondered what the differences were between an Osteopath, Physiotherapist and a Chiropractor? Have you ever thought which modality was more suited to your condition or injury? Here is a rough guide on what you need to know between the modalities and why one would be useful compared to the other. read more

Tips for staying healthy over winter
14 June 2024

Tips for staying healthy over winter

The days are getting shorter and it has certainly become colder quickly this year! It’s a harder time of the year to remain active when it’s raining and dark outside and we are about to run into coughs and colds season. Here are my top tips for staying healthy over winter. read more

8 Tips to Beat the Affects of Menopause on Muscles
15 April 2024

8 Tips to Beat the Affects of Menopause on Muscles

Did you know that we have about 650 muscles in the human body and we need them to do anything and everything? So when does muscle mass start to reduce? read more

Upper Body Warm Up Routine
7 March 2024

Upper Body Warm Up Routine

Are you unsure of how to warm up properly for an upper body work out? Or do you find that you are jumping into an upper body work out without a proper warm up and find your body is really stiff, and end up injuring yourself? Then you may want to look into a proper upper body warm up routine that will prepare your body for an intense work out and will also prevent the chances of an injury occurring. read more