Blog | Physical Balance

Jun 14
3 min

The Healing Touch of Acupuncture: A Natural Remedy for Hay fever

Spring is a season of renewal and beauty, but for millions of people worldwide, it also heralds the onset of hay fever. The sneezing,...

Jun 10
2 min

The Lacing Guide

Did you know that the way you tie your laces can have a direct effect on your foot health? Our feet bear the weight of our entire body...

Mar 27
2 min

Creating habits that last...

Joseph Pilates once said "Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things." Reminding us that greatness isn't reserved for...

Mar 21
2 min

Yoga or Pilates? Which is right for you?

In the realm of mind-body fitness, two practices stand out for improving strength, flexibility, and overall well-being: yoga and Pilates....

Mar 12
2 min

Yoga is like music...

"Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life." — B.K.S....

Mar 4
3 min

Transform Your Body with Pilates

"In 10 sessions, you'll feel the difference; in 20, you'll see the difference; and in 30, you'll have a whole new body." These words...

Mar 1
2 min

Looking after our ears: Why it’s important and our top tips for keeping yours clear!

Hearing is a very important sense, and anything that effects the hearing also effects every aspect of a person’s life. Ear wax build up...

Jun 5, 2023
2 min

What’s the Crack? An overview of the effects of Osteopathic manipulation

Manipulation is a technique used by Osteopaths, Chiropractors and some Physiotherapists in order to improve symptoms of painful...

May 25, 2023
2 min

Nail Reconstruction with Toeflex - what is the process?

Back in March 2023, we were delighted to launch Nail Reconstruction with Toe Flex in clinic, after Sarah, our Foot Health Practitioner,...

Apr 21, 2023
2 min

Gardening tips for Spring

Don’t worry we haven't branched out to giving gardening tips and competing with Monty Don. Although if you haven’t planted out you...

Apr 13, 2023
4 min

What is Cranial Osteopathy?

Osteopaths work under the principle that there may be a number of contributing factors to the symptoms and will therefore evaluate not...

Feb 8, 2023
4 min

Skin Tag, Red Vein & Red Spot removal – the full report

In October, we launched several new treatments here at Physical Balance - Skin Tag, Fine Red Vein & Red Spot removal - so I wanted to...

Oct 6, 2022
2 min

September - Bridget's month of events

September has been a busy month for me outside of clinic, working at some great sporting events across the country and beyond! At the...

Sep 15, 2022
1 min

How do you prepare yourself for the change in seasons?

This month is a time for change in more ways than one. As we adjust to the passing of her Majesty the Queen, and with the blistering...

Jul 20, 2022
2 min

Osteopathy, Chiropractic or Physiotherapy. What’s the difference?

This is a question we are asked a lot. A quick answer is not a lot. There are many factors that cross over and a few that differ.

Jul 13, 2022
2 min

Cycling: Great for your health and anyone can do it!

With the sun shining and the days long, the summer is a perfect time to look at getting fit. Sport is all around us with Wimbledon just...

May 18, 2022
3 min

Love your Liver this Springtime

It's springtime and according to the Chinese Medicine Five Element system, we are aware of the Liver predominantly in this season. What...

May 6, 2022
2 min

Our advice for avoiding back pain when wearing a backpack in National Walking Month

It's National Walking Month, and a year since Robyn completed her epic 107k challenge, we thought it was the perfect time to share...

Mar 17, 2022
2 min

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica is one of the most common presenting complaints in clinic and research by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence...

Feb 16, 2022
3 min

What is the difference between Medical Acupuncture and Traditional Acupuncture?

Towards the end of last year, we were delighted to welcome Dr Dong and Carolyn into the team here at Physical Balance, both with many...

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