Therapies & Treatments
Stressed? Your Body Might Be Feeling It More Than You Think
Understanding Cortisol and Stress We’ve all had those weeks. Work deadlines pile up, sleep becomes patchy, the to-do list never seems to end and suddenly your back aches, your neck...
How Shockwave Therapy Kick-Starts Stubborn Tendon Repair
If you’ve been dealing with a nagging tendon problem that just won’t go away, you’re definitely not alone. At Walnut Grove Clinic, we regularly see people who’ve been struggling for...
Toyohari Acupuncture – A gentle, precision-based approach to healing
Acupuncture is widely used to support a range of health concerns, from stress, pain and fatigue to digestive, hormonal and long-standing conditions. While many people are curious about acupuncture, some...
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...
Why Pre-Op Rehab Matters
Walnut Grove sports rehabilitator and massage therapist Tom Riddell explains the importance of building a better baseline before surgery. Surgery isn’t where recovery begins, it’s where it continues. Pre-operative rehabilitation,...
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...
Why Foot Health Matters in Diabetes
The feet are particularly vulnerable in people with diabetes due to impaired circulation and sensation. Small injuries, like a blister or crack, can go unnoticed and worsen quickly without proper...
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...
Hip Pain
Hip pain is a common issue that affects many individuals, more commonly women and especially as they age. There are various causes of hip pain but we are going to...
The Importance of Footcare
When we think of health, our feet are often the last thing on our minds, but taking care of them is crucial, not just for staying mobile, but for our...
Hyaluronic Acid injections
Some of you have probably heard about hyaluronic acid by now and its benefits as it has taken the skin world by storm, helping people to keep that youthful appearance...