posture
Understanding Shoulder and Arm Pain
Bicep tendonitis is a common source of shoulder and upper-arm discomfort and at Walnut Grove we see it frequently among people in the Portishead community. It can affect anyone from...
Why Regular Foot Care Matters More Than You Think
When we think about wellness, we often focus on nutrition, movement and mental health, yet our feet are frequently overlooked. They carry us through life every day, absorbing pressure, supporting...
Is Your Work Setup Damaging Your Health?
In today’s world, many of us spend a significant amount of time sitting at a desk in an office or home environment. However, prolonged sitting can have a negative impact...
The Wonder of Pilates
Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on strengthening the body’s core muscles while also improving flexibility, posture, overall strength and balance, it involves slow, controlled, precise movements...
You’ve Got to Move It Move It!
In today’s world, many of us lead sedentary lifestyles due to long hours spent sitting at a desk or in front of a screen. However, staying mobile and active is...
Sciatica or not sciatica? That is the question
Sciatica is characterised by pain experienced down the leg, specifically along the route of the sciatic nerve, which is the back and side of the leg. Using the term to...
Spring Into Gardening
As spring rapidly approaches, I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to get back into the garden. This week, I’m starting by sowing my saved sweet pea seeds...
Why we all need massage
Massage is often seen as a luxury, something you occasionally treat yourself to, but actually, there are a lot of benefits to having regular massage treatment. Let’s take a look…...
Yoga Therapy Course for Healthy Backs: A different approach
People think of Yoga as being all about stretching and perhaps meditating but Yoga therapy is a way of creating healthy movement patterns to prevent injuries or address existing problems....
Yoga: A Different Approach
People think of Yoga as being all about stretching and perhaps meditating but Yoga therapy is a way of creating healthy movement patterns to prevent injuries or address existing problems....
Orthotics: The what, how & why?
A lot of people suffering from knee pain, foot pain, tight calves and the like don’t realise that custom orthotics can reduce these symptoms. How amazing it would be if...
Trigger Point Therapy: What it is and how it can help
Trigger points also known as ‘knots’ or ‘nodules’, are localised, tender spots within the muscles and fascia (web of connective tissue). However, they can also be found within tendons and...