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...
- Aug 5
- 3 min
Skin Resurfacing VS Chemical Peeling – what is the difference?
Now, have you ever thought, crikey, chemical peeling sounds far too harsh for my skin and as though my face could literally peel off? You...
- Jul 20
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 1 min
Our advice for avoiding back pain when wearing a backpack in National Walking Month
It's National Walking Month, and with Robyn completing her epic 107k challenge last weekend, we thought it was the perfect time to share...
- Mar 17
- 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
- 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...
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Testimonial: Joanne Glister
Looking for help and support to reach an epic goal of 100 lifetime marathons, Joanne came to see Bridget in September as she geared up to...
- Dec 21, 2021
- 3 min
Menopause is not a one size fits all
According to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) there are as many as 7 different types of menopause. The cessation of menstruation...
- Dec 13, 2021
- 3 min
Getting yourself ready for the slopes
Many of you will be dusting off your ski’s, waxing them and checking all your gear but have you thought about preparing your body? If...
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
Living in harmony with the seasons is the best way to look after yourself
Patients often come in on the change of seasons to get balanced in accordance to how the qi is moving differently. Winter is the season...
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
How to increase your movement during your day
November for us is all about how we can get you moving more. We are now 1 ½ years into the pandemic which means over 1 ½ years into...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Protecting your hearing around Fireworks
With the pandemic easing in the UK, a lot more people are likely to go and watch fireworks in celebration of Guy Fawkes night. Although...
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Preparing yourself and your garden for winter
Preparing your garden for the winter months can be quite labour intensive. It’s the time of year to clean up your borders, rake your...
- Oct 4, 2021
- 1 min
So, it’s the day after the marathon and you have probably woken up stiff and sore.
You will be pleased to hear this is completely normal, after all your body has just completed something huge! The thought of even getting...
- Jul 22, 2021
- 2 min
Earwax and Hayfever - is there a link?
Hayfever, allergies and ear wax build up. Is there a link between these conditions? Hayfever is a common condition that is caused by the...
- Jun 16, 2021
- 1 min
Gardening Tips
Don’t worry we have not branched out to giving gardening tips and competing with Monty Don. Although if you haven’t planted out you...
- Apr 9, 2021
- 5 min
What to expect from your massage appointment?
Massage treatments work brilliantly as a stand alone treatment or in conjunction with osteopathy appointments: we are all working towards...
- Apr 6, 2021
- 1 min
Easter makeover
We missed our lovely patients over the Easter weekend so we thought we would welcome you all back with a fresh new look. There is still a...