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It is generally accepted that you should loosen up before exercise including running. But does it really help? Recent research suggests that some types of stretching could make little difference and can even reduce performance! Static stretching has long been seen as a way of warming up, loosening the muscles and preventing injury, but often […]

Apparently just 30-45 minutes of brisk walking a week can improve your brain function when you are older. Read the full article in The Times www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/science/article4008696.ece Another great reason to try Nordic Walking, just a few lessons and a set of poles and you are all set to go. Contact Debbie at The Mill Clinic […]

Finally after all those months or years of pain you have had a hip, knee, shoulder or foot operation, but now do you know what to do to get walking or moving again, or is it still swollen and painful much longer than you expected? These are brilliant operations but you also need to do […]

If you have osteoarthritis of the knees or hips studies have proven that it is better to do some exercise than do no exercise. You can get pain relief and better function and movement if you exercise especially if it involves increasing strength, flexibilty and aerobic capacity. (www.bmj.com/content/347/bmj.f5555) Nordic walking is the ideal exercise for […]

Osteopathy Can Help Neck and Shoulder Problems Osteopaths regularly treat neck or shoulder pain and stiffness. Injury may come from whiplash, osteoarthritis or even just sleeping awkwardly. Trapped nerves can also sometimes cause pins and needles in the arm or hand. However if you also feel unwell, have a fever, dizziness, nausea, severe headache or […]