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Hamstrings... why are they commonly injured ?
And why are they always tight ?! We classically think of hamstring injuries as being the preserve of a sporting person - that sudden tear...
Jun 26, 20223 min read


Should I have Physiotherapy or Surgery for my problem `?
My top 5 conditions where surgery may NOT be the answer. It's the billion dollar question and one we get asked a lot in clinic.. " should...
May 15, 20226 min read


To warm up or not to warm up ?
Is a warm up needed to prevent injury ?
Should runners do a warm up ?
May 8, 20223 min read


Menopause and bone health
In our second menopause related blog we look at the links with Osteoporosis ans what we can do to preserve our bone health.
Apr 2, 20224 min read


Could your joint pain be menopause related ?
Fifty percent of menopausal women have joint and musclar aches and pains and many are mis-diagnosed with things like Fibromyalgia.
Mar 27, 20225 min read


Dr Google - Good thing or bad thing ?
Is self -diagnosis helpful ? " I probably shouldn't have, but I've been looking on Google " the client sheepishly says as they get out...
Mar 13, 20222 min read


Twisted pelvis ..... fact or fiction ?
So is a twisted pelvis fact or fiction ? Can I have one leg longer than the other ? Is it related to my backpain ?
Feb 27, 20226 min read


5 Best Ways to Tackle an Ankle Sprain - to R.I.C.E or not ?
Best ways to treat a sprained ankle
Best things to avoid for a sprained ankle
Feb 22, 20223 min read


Physio vs Massage for Back Pain
Which should I choose, just what is the difference and does it really matter ? I think for many people there is a common misconception...
Feb 13, 20224 min read


Pain : finding the ' why ' for your pain
Or, " ...why the heck are you asking me so many questions about my pain ? " Pain is THE number one problem that brings patients to our...
Feb 1, 20225 min read


Taken up running in January ?
Running can make us fitter, stronger and healthier but why do so many new runners give up after the first few weeks ?
Jan 2, 20224 min read


Sciatica - a proper pain in the b*m!
5 ways to help tackle your sciatica ! " Do you see a lot of back pain then ? " my patient asked me whilst I was treating his back ...
Dec 30, 20214 min read


Physio, Osteopath or Chiropractor ?
Just what is the difference and does it actually matter ? " So, I was wondering, what is the difference between you and a Chiropractor ?...
Nov 21, 20214 min read


Iliotibial Band Pain & Foam Rolling
To foam roll, or not to foam roll, that is the question.
What does it do and is it useful for ITB pain.
Nov 7, 20213 min read


Acupuncture.
A few guidelines for Acupuncture, when to use it and how it works. A few Acupuncture myths busted at the end !
Oct 12, 20213 min read


MRI scans and backpain
Is it useful to get a scan for my chronic back pain ? With the pandemic making it increasingly difficult to access non-urgent services on...
Sep 26, 20213 min read


Migraine - triggers and treatments
For many that suffer from migraines there is a frustration that they are seen as ' just ' a bad headache.
Sep 6, 20213 min read


Massage and it's benefits.
So how often should I get a massage ?? “How often should I get a massage” is a question we are asked often here at Natural Elements...
Sep 6, 20213 min read


Kinesio-taping
What's all the fuss about As thw Olympics get properly underway you've probably seen the athletes running, jumping, cycling, throwing,...
Sep 6, 20213 min read


To ice or not to ice ??
Are we doing more harm than good by reaching for the ice pack ? It used to be a common sight to see a Premiership footballer rolling...
Sep 6, 20213 min read
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