Therapies & Treatments
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...
CBD Oil – what are the benefits?
CBD is a buzzword at the moment and I am sure you have heard about it in connection with chronic pain and treating kids with terrible epilepsy. The endocannabinoid system...
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...
Homeopathy Awareness Month
It is Homoeopathy Awareness month and an opportunity to spread the word of Homoeopathy and to empower people to take charge of their health and wellbeing. My name is Wendy...
Why would I need orthotics?
Many people suffering from ailments such as knee pain, foot pain and tight calves are not aware that custom orthotics can reduce their symptoms. It would be amazing if we...
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy is a treatment method for a variety of soft tissue injuries. It works by passing shockwaves (intense but short energy sound waves) into the painful tissues. Also known...
Keeping Good Posture
Good posture is key to good health and it is not just our joints and muscles that benefit. To list just a few things, good posture promotes good breathing, aids...