Bananas are great!
5 Reasons to Include bananas in Your Diet I absolutely love bananas—they’re a staple in my diet, and honestly, I’d be lost without them! If you haven’t already made them a regular part of your routine, here are five great reasons to start enjoying them every day: 1. Boost Your Mood Bananas contain tryptophan, an […]
The rule of the artery is supreme
The Rule of the Artery is Supreme: How Osteopathy Uses This Principle in Disease Treatment In the world of osteopathy, there’s a time-honored principle that guides much of our approach to health: “The rule of the artery is supreme.” This phrase, coined by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathy, reflects the critical importance […]
Home based training
Home based training Home-Based Exercise Options: Strengthen and Stretch from Home If you’re looking to stay active and improve your fitness without heading to the gym, there are plenty of excellent home-based options to help you stay on track. Whether you’re focusing on […]
Road map to longevity and vitality?
Roadmap to Longevity and Vitality? Do you want to live forever? It’s a thought-provoking question, especially as lifespans increase and we ourselves grow older. What constitutes a roadmap to longevity and vitality? But longevity isn’t just about living longer—it’s about living well. Would you prefer to be mentally sharp but physically limited, or active yet […]
Desk Warrior stretches
Desk Warrior stretches: Working long hours at the desk and not moving much? Desk Warrior stretches: Heres some simple movements and stretches you can do at the desk, but try to get up, walk and take breaks also… 1. Seated spinal rotation While seated, cross your arms over your chest. Grab your shoulders. Rotate your […]
January Ambitions.
January Ambitions: Start the Year Right January often represents a fresh start—a time to set new fitness goals and adopt healthier habits. Many of us are motivated to begin new workout routines and nutrition plans. However, this enthusiasm can sometimes lead to injuries if we dive in too quickly without proper preparation. At Balance Osteopathy, […]
Getting back into running
Getting Back Into Running: Injury Prevention Tips Starting a running routine after time off can be exciting, but it’s important to ease back into it to avoid injury. Here are some tips to help you get back to running safely: Injury Tip #1: Increase Slowly It’s easy to get excited about the warmer weather and […]
Hip mobility to help back pain
Hip Mobility and Low Back Pain: Understanding the Connection Hip mobility and low back pain are closely linked. When your hips lack mobility, your lower back often compensates, leading to discomfort and pain. On the other hand, low back pain can restrict hip movement, creating a cycle of tension in both areas. How Tight Hips […]
Ankle stiffness and tight hips?
Ankle stiffness and tight hips? As osteopaths, we treat the body as a ‘unit’. in other words as we move in activity we create a chain reaction of movement through our body. Limitations in one area of the body (e.g. your ankle) can therefore often create symptoms in locations distant to this stiffness (e.g. hip […]
Simple neck pain stretches
There are many stretches that can be helpful for neck pain. Here are five examples: Chin tuck: Sit or stand with good posture and gently tuck your chin in towards your chest. Hold for 5-10 seconds, then release. Repeat 5-10 times. Neck rotation: Sit or stand with good posture and slowly turn your head to […]