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How to reduce your risk of getting an injury whilst running.

As an Osteopathic Practitioner and a runner, I regularly diagnose and treat running injuries, most commonly: knee pain, hip pain, calf...

Top tips for injury prevention when exercising.

The start of a new year brings great motivation for new health and fitness goals. But if you are thinking of starting a new sport or...

How to build and maintain bone density.

Firstly, let's talk about bones and their role within the body. Bones have multiple functions including: support, structure, muscle...

Lower Back Pain

Did you know that 80% of the population experience at least one episode of lower back pain during their lives? (1) Lower back pain is...

Headaches...

Do you experience headaches? Well there is certainly no need for you to feel alone, as it is estimated that 90% of the world's population...

We are simply designed to move!

Sedentary lifestyles (i.e. not moving enough) are becoming an increasing burden on the population, and are associated with an increased...