Injury Prevention (the warm up and cool down)

Injury Prevention (the warm up and cool down)

Injury prevention (the warm up and cool down) Whatever the level of intensity of your exercise; it is important to warm up and cool down. Both stages of these are imperative in injury prevention.  A lot of people know the importance of this, however few go through...
The Breaking the Push Plateau Shoulder Exercises

The Breaking the Push Plateau Shoulder Exercises

The Breaking the Push Plateau. The bench-press: for some the most important piece of equipment in the gym and a staple exercise for all. It’s the piece of equipment we gravitate towards during our first visit to the gym, an early strength comparison with our peers and...
Oxytocin – The Love Hormone

Oxytocin – The Love Hormone

This image is what the ‘love’ molecule, oxytocin looks like. We all want it, we all need it and we can never have enough of it. As valentine day is approaching I would like to share with you some insights into this most wonderful hormone. In the early 20th century...
Get to know – Ed Burdett

Get to know – Ed Burdett

Ed is our newest member of the Osteopathy Team. He is among a select number of Osteopaths that have worked for the NHS to provide treatment for lower back pain. After studying for his Masters Degree in Osteopathy at the Leeds Beckett University, Ed went on to work...
Muscle of the Quarter – The Diaphragm

Muscle of the Quarter – The Diaphragm

We all have a diaphragm, in fact all mammals have one. We can’t live without one and it’s an extremely important part of body. The diaphragm is such a hard working muscle, one takes 23,000 breaths in a day, so if you lived till 80 years old, you will take about...
The Health Benefits of Hugging

The Health Benefits of Hugging

It doesn’t matter who you’re hugging, a family member, a spouse or a friend, when you’re receiving or giving a big hug, it makes us feel warm and happy. Hugs have a way of making you feel loved and protected, but did you know there are lots of other...