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Is Running Bad for My Knees? And Other Frequently Asked Questions About Running
Can I run if I've had a disc injury? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Yes, most disc injuries will heal with time and you'll be fine to run. Running can also be a useful way to strengthen and mobilise your low back, so it could actually be good for your discs.However, if you are...
How to Choose & Buy Comfortable Shoes
by Tim Hawes, Podiatrist The first thing to think about when buying shoes is comfort. You should get the shoes you need rather than the shoes you want, although both would be nice! It is not advisable to buy shoes online unless you know exactly what you want and you...
Working from home? Here’s how to keep your neck and shoulders feeling great
If you’re working from home at a laptop you might be getting achy shoulders and a stiff neck& upper back. Our Osteopath Sarah is here to explain a few easy stretches which will help you feelrelaxed again. Chair RotationsSit facing forwards with your feet on the...
How to Plan a Balanced Diet
by Gaia Domenici, Nutrition and Health CoachWhen it comes to defining a ʻbalanced dietʼ, two variables need to be considered: macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fats) and micronutrients (minerals and vitamins). Indeed, a single meal can be considered ʻbalancedʼ...
Staying Active at Home with Brain Gym Style Exercises
Our Kinesiologist, Michelle, talks you through some great tips and exercise to keep you happy, healthy and active while you stay at home. Give them a go and see how good you feel!
How to Feel Comfortable Working from Home on a Laptop
By Sarah Oliver, Osteopath Have you recently started working from home due to coronavirus? You might have started to notice stiffness and discomfort across your neck, shoulders and upper back. This is probably down to spending long periods at a poorly set up work...
What Are Macronutrients?
by Gaia Domenici, Nutrition & Health Coach The word ʻmacronutrientsʼ refers to the components of food that the body can break down to produce energy. These are proteins, fats and carbohydrates (including dietary fibre and alcohol). From a bio-chemical perspective,...
Coronavirus
*Update 29/05/2020* We now have limited availability for some therapies and we are preparing to reopen. See the full update here. *Update 14/04/2020*We're still here to help you and support your wellbeing. We are collecting all of our useful posts and tips on a...
Sponsor Kibri & Sarah to Run the Hackney Half Marathon
Kibri (Podiatrist) and Sarah (Osteopath) (& their respective husbands) are running the Hackney Half marathon in aid of Hackney Playbus. Hackney Playbus is a local charity which provides play sessions for free to under 5s in East London. As a small organisation...