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Parkinsons Awareness Month
Parkinson’s is a progressive brain degenerative condition. It is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. It is estimated that around 145,000 people lived with a Parkinson’s diagnosis in the...
Day of Disabilities
December 3rd was International Day of People With Disabilities, an annual occasion designated to join together to support people with disability in our communities, and raise awareness of the importance...
Is prevention better than a cure?
“A gram of prevention is worth a kilo of cure” Is prevention better than cure as the saying goes? Or should we wait until the problem occurs then deal with...
What is Sciatica?
Have you heard this phrase? Have you used this phrase? Do you really know what it means and what you can do about it? Sciatica is characterised by pain going...
Trigeminal neuralgia – Can anything be done?
The trigeminal nerve is the 5th cranial nerve and has 3 branches – Ophthalmic (top), maxillary (middle) and mandibular (bottom), see the diagram below. The sensory nucleus is in the...
Beating migraine naturally
Migraine is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and in the UK alone, some 86 million workdays are lost to the condition every year. Besides severe headaches, symptoms also include...
What can shockwave therapy do for you?
At Walnut Grove we have invested in a Radial Shockwave machine because it has been shown in numerous studies to help with persistent tendon problems such as Plantar fasciopathy (previously...
Parkinson’s disease
There are over 40 symptoms of Parkinson’s and as with most conditions everyone is an individual and has a different journey. The more common symptoms of Parkinson’s include: Tremor Rigidity...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
I think this is something most of us have heard of and up to one third of the population suffer symptoms at times. It is the most common disorder of...
Endometriosis – could this be your pain?
Endometriosis is the name given to the condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body, generally in the abdominal...
10 Natural Ways to Build Healthy Bones
Building healthy bones is extremely important. Our skeleton supports movement and important organs essential for a healthy active life. Minerals are incorporated into your bones during childhood, adolescence and early...
Do you suffer with a bad back?
About back pain Bad back pain affects up to 80% of us at some point in our lives. The NHS spends more than £1 billion per year on back pain...