Scoliosis – What is it & how can it be treated?
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by Sophie Jones
2y ago
Scoliosis, you’ve likely heard the name but what exactly is it and how can it be helped? Lets take a look, Scoliosis is a very uncomfortable condition which is much more common than you might think. Essentially twists and curvature of this spine which can affect people of all ages and, surprisingly, is much more common in the female of the species (we get all the breaks). The major causes of Scoliosis are somewhat of a mystery as in 80% of cases the cause is unknown, some of the known causes however are as follows; – Spinal bones not forming correctly in the womb (Congenital Scoliosis) – Under ..read more
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Pilates Classes In Oxfordshire Are Back!
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by Sophie Jones
2y ago
What do you know about Pilates? If you’ve been to one of our classes before lockdown you’ll be fairly well versed but for many it is a bit of an unknown. So let’s take a deep dive to better understand how it can benefit you, and well, anybody! During the early part of the 1920s a physical trainer by the name of Joseph Pilates introduced the idea and practice of Pilates into the USA. He had designed it to be a way to help active people who had suffered injury that inhibited their full range of movement, athletes and dancers mainly. Through Pilates they were able to safely return to exercise, wo ..read more
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Essential Foods For Reduced Pain Reduction & Inflammation
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by Sophie Jones
3y ago
‘You are what you eat’ How many times have you heard or said this popular phrase? This is especially true when it comes to the issue of chronic pain. “A lot of chronic pain is the result of chronic inflammation, and the evidence is quite strong that your diet can contribute to increased systemic inflammation,” says Dr. Fred Tabung of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health . “But your diet is also one of the best ways to reduce it.” There is a wealth of research now that shows that foods and drinks that reduce inflammation can reduce chronic pain and improve ..read more
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Back Pain Prevention Guide – Top Tips For All
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by Sophie Jones
3y ago
Have you been affected by back pain? The numbers suggest you will have! Statistically four out of five people have suffered back pain severe enough to have to consult their doctor, this makes it the second most common reason to contact your GP! And there’s good reason too, an occurrence of back pain can feel extraordinarily urgent. Speaking from experience I once had an issue with my back that rendered me immobile on my living room floor for nearly a full day and I had to (very painfully) be helped up and into an upright position by 2 friends and an on call doctor. A mere 2 days later I was fo ..read more
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Heat or Ice for strains & pains?
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by Sophie Jones
3y ago
How often do you think you pick up a new strain or nagging pain? It’s nigh on impossible to live your life without picking up niggly injuries that aren’t so serious you immediately think to seek medical help, or so mild that you plain ignore. Soothing the site of pain is the logical thing to do and, unlike many things in life, something you have complete control over. Also the longer you live on this spinning rock we call home the more susceptible you are to these everyday strains that can get in the way. When these arise though, what is the best course of action? The two front runners tend to ..read more
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Christmas Pain Relief & Looking Forward
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by Sophie Jones
3y ago
Well, it has been quite a year so far hasn’t it? With all the upheaval and inconsistency there’s one thing that you can be sure of, treating yourself to more cheese chocolate and alcohol than you usually would for a few weeks, hopefully relatively guilt free too! I really hope you’ve all been enjoying this Christmas period, even if you’re surrounded by less people than you’d like or are usually accustomed to. Regardless of the people you can’t see in person I’m sure that the same festive fun and excesses are in full flow but do we really consider the additional stress that it can put on our bo ..read more
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I’m sure by now you’ll have heard the letters CB &...
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by Sophie Jones
3y ago
I’m sure by now you’ll have heard the letters CB & D quite a lot of late, especially emblazoned in the front window and displays at your local health food store, but do you really know what it is, or what makes one CBD product better or worse than the next one? Over the last few months, I have been trialling out a locally produced CBD Oil and have had great success (on my mum who has a long history of chronic pain) and due to the fact that the CBD oil product that I have chosen to stock has been rigorously tested and manufactured in Oxfordshire, I have taken the plunge to offer my patients ..read more
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Suffering from Dizziness or Vertigo?
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by Sophie Jones
3y ago
Have you ever experienced unexplained bouts of Dizziness or Vertigo? If you have then the first thing to know is that it’s much more common then you think, you are not alone! There are many different factors at play which may be causing your dizziness or Vertigo, we now see that in many cases the source of the issue actually resides in the neck.   First things first though, What is the difference between Dizziness and Vertigo? Although the sensations can be similar the difference between Dizziness and Vertigo is that Vertigo also gives the illusion of movement, like the room spinning arou ..read more
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Text Neck – How to alleviate the pain it causes
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by Sophie Jones
3y ago
How many hours do you spend looking at your phone, or tablet, on a daily basis? The average daily spend sits at around 2-4 hours which I think we can all agree is a lot of time spent looking down. This has brought about conditions that can be summarised under the catchy title ‘Text Neck’. Text Neck is essentially the catch-all term for neck discomfort and injury caused by looking downwards at a phone, tablet and even laptop – please see our blog about correct working positions if using a laptop for extended periods here. Previously thought to be a lot of old nonsense, Text Neck is now being gi ..read more
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Face Masks – Essential Tips For Safety & Comfort
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by Sophie Jones
3y ago
Do you find it difficult to wear a face mask? Does wearing a face covering make you feel uncomfortable? Do you believe that wearing a face mask or covering is a waste of time? These are just some of the questions that many people have when it comes to wearing protective face products during this pandemic. With face coverings now a compulsory item if you want to enter shops in England at the moment it is essential that you have the right information and also some additional help on how o get the best out of them. It might still feel quite surreal but one thing we have to all agree on is how imp ..read more
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