May 183 minLove your Liver this SpringtimeIt's springtime and according to the Chinese Medicine Five Element system, we are aware of the Liver predominantly in this season. What...
May 61 minOur advice for avoiding back pain when wearing a backpack in National Walking MonthIt's National Walking Month, and with Robyn completing her epic 107k challenge last weekend, we thought it was the perfect time to share...
Mar 172 minWhat 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 163 minWhat 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 242 minTestimonial: Joanne GlisterLooking 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, 20213 minMenopause is not a one size fits allAccording to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) there are as many as 7 different types of menopause. The cessation of menstruation...
Dec 13, 20213 minGetting yourself ready for the slopesMany 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, 20212 minLiving in harmony with the seasons is the best way to look after yourselfPatients 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, 20212 minHow to increase your movement during your dayNovember 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, 20212 minProtecting your hearing around FireworksWith 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, 20212 minPreparing yourself and your garden for winterPreparing 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, 20211 minSo, 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, 20212 minEarwax 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, 20211 minGardening TipsDon’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, 20215 minWhat 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, 20211 minEaster makeoverWe 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...
Mar 11, 20211 minPrepare for SpringWith spring around the corner and the end of lockdown in sight 🤞 now the time to start planning your return to activities. From...
Jan 26, 20211 minHow many hours a day do you sit for?The Average adult in the UK spends 14 hours per day sitting. This may sound like an over estimate but lets break it down. From the old...
Dec 27, 20202 minUpdate Risk Assessment - Tier 4Here is our Covid-19 policy, created after undertaking a thorough Covid-19 risk assessment. This policy outlines measures and steps...
Dec 12, 20202 minHow to avoid pain when wrapping presents this year.Christmas is just around the corner and whilst the elves have been busily making the toys someone has to wrap them. If you are anything...