Should you use Vaginal Probiotics?

In recent years, vaginal probiotics have gained popularity as a potential solution for women experiencing recurrent infections, discomfort, or changes due to menopause. But do they actually work?

Could you have pelvic organ prolapse?

Hands up who wants to chat about what’s going on down there! No one right. But you could be sitting on (literally!) a pelvic organ prolapse (POP) without knowing it.  Pelvic organ prolapses are really common! About 50% of women have one, but only 3% have symptoms. Unfortunately, when you have one it can progress to be symptomatic, so like everything it’s best to know as early as possible so you can get some help. 

Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy - What you need to know

Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is common, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal or to be expected! And the earlier it is recognised the better it can be managed. Previously called Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) it affects 1-in-5 pregnant women and is any pain in your pelvic area during pregnancy, often more common in subsequent pregnancies after your first.

7 lifestyle habits making your low back pain worse!

Ever wondered why your nagging low back ache seems to linger despite your best efforts? It might just be a habit you’ve fallen into, those lifestyle choices that seems harmless but are sabotaging your spinal health, preventing you from getting better.

Calmly Navigating Festive Stress

Anyone else a little stressed? The festive season has arrived and I’m just not ready! Expectations are high and stress levels are rising. Of course we all know we should try to destress but attempting to becomes even more stressful. Trying to fit in that hot lavender scented bath, meditating or going for a walk. Begs the question, what is the point of stress, and can this help us?

Understanding and Strengthening the Pelvic Floor

I love the pelvic floor, literally! It’s such a beautiful complex structure with incredible connections to so many other parts of our body. Its like that quiet reliable friend who never complains but is always there when you need them, except when suddenly they aren’t!

Why does joint clicking feel so good? And is it bad?

Loads of people do it. Clicking knuckles, backs, necks, etc... Feels great, doesn’t it! But is it bad? In truth, it depends.

Osteopath, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist: What is the difference?

Quite honestly - not a lot! There are far more similarities than differences, all three aiming for the same outcome, hence the understandable confusion! All want to help people get better, help bodies work better, but they use slightly different techniques to get you there.

Could Improving Your Gut Health Cure Your Chronic Pain

It might seem incredible, but more research is now showing how our gut ecosystem influences how our bodies work. This eclectic mix of bacteria, yeasts, fungi and other life-forms actually influence how we “feel” pain and could help you be free of pain!

Recovering From Injuries

Injuries happen, they just do, and often it’s how we recover from an injury that really matters. There’s an art to it; a balance of rest, rehabilitation, good nutrition and medical care which all contribute to good recovery, whatever your injury.

Why is balance so important?

We all know we need balance to walk and have often seen our elderly relatives slowly lose their ability to balance as they age, but why is it so important? And how can balance give us an insight into how long a person will live?

How to fix a prolapsed disc

Often blamed for back and leg pain the humble intervertebral disc is often the misunderstood villain of the back. To figure out how to heal them, first we need to understand how they work and what might be going wrong.

What are knots in muscles?

People often come into clinic complaining of “knotted muscles” in their back or shoulders, but what exactly are these knots and what can we do about them?

What actually happens when joints crack?

Have you ever wondered what is happening when your joints click, crack or pop, either in normal everyday life or when they are specifically manipulated during treatment. Clicking joints can give us an immediate sense of relief and release, making us feel so much better, but what is actually happening in the joint when you click them and why does it feel so good? Is joint clicking safe and does it cause arthritis?

Are you getting enough rest days?

Rest days are so important for our physical and mental health but many of us dismiss them as a waste of time! Far from it, rest days are as important as the exercise itself. It’s the balance between the two that really drives health and wellbeing.

The Wonderful (Awful?) World of Inflammation

INFLAMMATION is like the emergency services of the body. It goes to everything, a small cut, a broken bone, a bump on your head, to any injury or assault your body may have. So, it’s your ambulance crew and your fire crew and the police force all rolled into one. The problem is inflammation can start turning up where it is not wanted!

Why does my low back hurt?

Probably THE most common question people ask me is “Why does it hurt?”. Although incredibly hard to answer without examining you, I will try my best to talk you through the clues I look for and what they mean. This article will walk you through the questions I usually ask people and what that tells me about what’s causing their pain.

Running: Building the foundations

After a series of lockdowns and the restrictions of social distancing, I am looking forward to getting back to preparing from some races. I learned a lot from the build up to my last half marathon when my eldest son was almost one and I thought I would share some of my preparations as I intend to replicate these again soon.

The Role of Sports Massage and Nutrition: Lessons from Professional Cylling

I fell in love with cycling when I bought my first road bike back in 2012. As a runner, it gave me the freedom to go further and faster enabling me to explore more of the countryside and see places I never knew existed. But it wasn’t until I started working for a professional cycling team that I really started to adore the world of professional cycling

Spring has sprung……along with the allergy season

Days are getting longer, and garden daffodils are blooming. Whilst for many this is great news, there are some that dread this time of year, the advent of the allergy season.

Allergies are particularly debilitating in the spring, with many trying to avoid pollen and popping antihistamines, but this only gets you so far!