The Five Pillars of Health... creating a stable foundation (to allow for more energy and adventure!)
Recently, I read a great little light hearted book called ‘Be a Triangle’ by Lilly Singh. The main idea is about creating a stable...
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Apr 3, 202110 min read
Immunity... how do we really 'boost' our immune systems?
Immune 'boosting' tips and tricks are, understandably, everywhere at the moment due to the current coronavirus situation. My recent...
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Jennie
Feb 13, 20216 min read
Scoliosis... the sideways spinal curve that could be causing your uneven shoulders and hips!
Scoliosis is defined as a sideways curve (sometimes alongside a twist) of the spine by over 10 degrees. It is estimated that 3-4% of the...
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Jan 16, 20215 min read
Osteoporosis... what's your risk of a fracture? Risk calculation tools, prevention and management.
Recently in clinic I've asked a few patients to consult with their GP's regarding blood tests or bone density scans to rule out...
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Jennie
Dec 9, 20206 min read
Do discs 'slip'? Disc injuries, degeneration and sciatica...
We often hear the term 'slipped disc'. But what is this actually describing and how do spinal discs actually get injured......
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Jennie
Oct 1, 20205 min read
Osteoarthritis- 'wear and tear' or 'wear and lack or repair'?
Often patients are told they have 'wear and tear' in their spines or joints. This is a common way of describing an arthritis called...
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Jennie
Jul 25, 20203 min read
How to make healthy habits that stick...
How often have you set yourself new goals when you're highly motivated, been really good with them for a few weeks... only to get...
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May 31, 20204 min read
The Core- why it's not all about having a six pack. Breathing mechanics, pelvic floor and more...
When you think about core strength do you think about doing crunches and planks? Or taking a nice deep breath in through your abdomen?...
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Jennie
May 23, 20206 min read
Explaining Pain... Chronic Pain, Central Centralization, Fibromyalgia and the brain
Why do people seem to have different 'pain thresholds'? What makes a usual 'niggle' turn into a severe episode of pain? Or years of pain?...
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Jennie
May 20, 20206 min read
Spinal Manipulation- what's the crack?
From my years out in practice, I have seen the benefits of spinal manipulation (particularly when added to soft tissue techniques, home...
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Jennie
May 8, 20208 min read
Stress, Sympathetic Overdrive and 7 Tips to buffer it...
Stress has been named the health epidemic of the 21st century. 70-90% of all GP visits are potentially thought to be due to stress...
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Jennie
Apr 30, 20205 min read
Feet- 'Flat' but still functional? Hyperpronation, orthotics, gait and glutes...
Often in clinic I have patients who come in telling me they have been told they have 'flat feet' or pronate too much. For some, this can...
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Jennie
Apr 27, 20205 min read
How resilient are you? Muscle activation, strength and the nervous system...
Physical resilience i.e. preventing injury or build up of pain, is reliant on the body's ability to withstand external forces. Whether...
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Jennie
Apr 19, 20203 min read
Fundamentals of exercise progression- Quality vs quantity
In current times, online home exercise programs and high intensity work outs are on the rise and more and more people are taking the time...
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Jennie
Apr 11, 20204 min read
Spinal curves and pelvic tilts (sagittal plane imbalances)- what’s the relevance?
The spine is made up of individual vertebrae connected by intervertebral discs at the front and facet joints at the back. It is separated...
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Apr 5, 20204 min read
Movement and Exercise- the lesser known benefits!
According to the World Health Organisation, 50% of women and 40% of men in Europe and the USA are insufficiently active. One of the...
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Jennie
Apr 3, 20205 min read
Sleep- why is it so important? Immune system function, weight loss, blood pressure and more...
Recently, I've had a number of patients who've told me they survive on 4/5/6 hours sleep a night when I go through their history or seem...
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Jennie
Apr 1, 20206 min read
Anti-Inflammatory diets & Sustainable nutrition...
Over the years I've watched family members and numerous patients go through fad diets, do well for a certain amount of time, only to...
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Mar 30, 20203 min read
How to feel more in control in a time of uncertainty... Lockdown tips
These are no doubt hard times with a lot of uncertainty. The other morning it really hit me with having to close the clinics, not being...
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