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When we think about our core we don't always think about muscles such as our Pelvic Floor or Diaphragm. But, as in exercise such as Pilates, these two aspects are highly important as the foundation of our Inner Core... and are relevant for both men and women. Pelvic floor weakness, caused by either too little or too much tone/tightness, can be linked to lower back and sacroiliac joint pain, pain during intercourse, constipation and urinary continence issues. How Do I Engage

Upper crossed syndrome is a common postural  pattern where certain muscles in the chest  & neck  become tight  (e.g. pectoralis major/minor, upper trapezius, levator scapulae) while their counterparts become long &  weak  (e.g., deep neck flexors, lower/middle trapezius, rhomboids, serratus anterior). The result is rounded shoulders, forward head posture and stiff upper-back/neck mechanics. First described by Vladimir Janda, it’s now a familiar clinical presentation in desk w

Do you suffer with shoulder pain when lifting your arm?   You may be suffering with shoulder impingement.  Shoulder impingement  is one...

Ankle sprains, particularly lateral (outer) ligament sprains are pretty common, attributing to up to 10-40% of sporting injuries,...

Often patients are told they have 'wear and tear' in their spines or joints. This is a common way of describing an arthritis called Osteoarthritis, the arthritis that often occurs as we age. The most common joints affected in this arthritis are the hands, spine, knees and hips and it is estimated that just under 9 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with this condition. But is it all just about how much we've 'worn' our joints? Why do some people suffer much more tha

If you’ve recently started using a GLP-1 medication such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro—or are considering one—you’re not alone. These...

Is life a game? From the moment we are born to the moment we die is a game, a game we are going to lose. But by losing we are also...

Kit Kat Advert- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-oFKR7eVM8 You will often hear we talk about how we have the potential to embody stress...

Summer heat means more sweating, more sun exposure, and a higher risk of dehydration. Staying hydrated isn’t just about comfort—it’s...

SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and it occurs when abnormally high levels of bacteria are resident in the small...

May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. Many of us have heard of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia Action UK ( https://www.fmauk.org/ ) and the...

Often in clinic we have patients who come in telling us they have been told they have 'flat feet'  or pronate too much. For some, this...

Nutrition can sometimes seem complex. We often see patients who are confused, having looked into what seems like an overwhelming amount...

As a Counsellor and Cranio-Sacral therapist, I often help patients work through stress responses, both physically and mentally. Recently...

Our team of Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Nutritional Therapists and more has recently been discussing bone health and how we can better...

Eating disorders are complex and deeply personal struggles that affect many individuals, touching not only their physical health but also...

Our Osteopath Rachel is our go-to practitioner for the treatment of scars.     Scar treatment is a very gentle technique using a light...

By Garry Ebrey (Counsellor at Southcote Proactive Healthcare). Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically...

As the vibrant colours of summer fade into the warm hues of autumn, we are reminded of nature's constant cycle of change. Autumn is a...

Pain is complex, and whilst we feel pain in the body this does not mean that pain originates from the body! Mind blown?! The brain...