WHAT ARE MIGRAINES?
WHAT ARE MIGRAINES? Many people suffer with headaches, so when a migraine sufferer is told by someone that ‘it’s just a headache’ it can be very frustrating. This is because a migraine is a very different type of headache. The sufferer can literally be floored, and the only thing they can do is take a […]
BE PREPARED: OUR TOP TIPS FOR EVENT PREPARATION
BE PREPARED: OUR TOP TIPS FOR EVENT PREPARATION While there are events on throughout the year, it’s safe to say that there’s a bit of an explosion of them in the spring and summer. The promise of nicer weather can tempt beginners to give it a go. If you have your first event coming up, […]
LEARNING FROM THE OLYMPIANS: FITNESS TIPS TO TAKE FORWARD IN 2016 AND BEYOND
LEARNING FROM THE OLYMPIANS: FITNESS TIPS TO TAKE FORWARD IN 2016 AND BEYOND Following Team GB’s record-breaking performance at Rio, fitness fever is sweeping the nation. But while most of us lack the time and dedication needed for a professional training regime, are there ideas and tips we can take away that can help us […]
BACKCARE AWARENESS WEEK 3RD – 8TH OCTOBER IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CHARITY BACKCARE
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] BACKCARE AWARENESS WEEK 3RD – 8TH OCTOBER IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CHARITY BACKCARE Get out and about for a healthier back and a wellbeing bonus: timely advice for Backcare Awareness Week […]
FROM INFERTILITY TO IBS, THERE ARE LOTS OF REASONS TO TRY ACUPUNCTURE
FROM INFERTILITY TO IBS, THERE ARE LOTS OF REASONS TO TRY ACUPUNCTURE Three in ten people are unaware of how traditional acupuncture can help them, according to a survey by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). While more than 21% are too scared to try acupuncture because they think the needles are as large as ones […]
WHY DO PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM IBS AND OTHER GASTROINTESTINAL DYSFUNCTION COMPLAIN OF MIDDLE BACK PAIN?
WHY DO PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM IBS AND OTHER GASTROINTESTINAL DYSFUNCTION COMPLAIN OF MIDDLE BACK PAIN? Stephanie James, Osteopath at The Forge Clinic Richmond, tells us about her experience of treating middle back pain. “Not a week passes by without me seeing a patient who complains of middle back pain. After excluding a musculoskeletal injury […]
20% OFF AN INITIAL ACUPUNCTURE CONSULTATION AND TREATMENT
20% OFF AN INITIAL ACUPUNCTURE CONSULTATION AND TREATMENT Traditional acupuncture can help with all kinds of health conditions including: anxiety, migraine, nausea, bowel problems, infertility and insomnia. Many people also have acupuncture when they feel their body is out of balance, and others have regular treatments to improve their sense of wellbeing. WHY NOT TRY […]
THE LONDON MARATHON: ADVICE FOR RUNNERS AND SPECIAL OFFERS
THE LONDON MARATHON: ADVICE FOR RUNNERS AND SPECIAL OFFERS Naomi Johns one of our Sports Massage Therapists at The Forge Clinic is a regular long-distance runner. She says: “It is no mean feat to take on the 26.2 miles of the Marathon. It is an extreme test of endurance, not just for your body, but even […]
HELLO FROM HAYLEY, TRAINING FOR THE LONDON MARATHON, IN SYDNEY
HELLO FROM HAYLEY, TRAINING FOR THE LONDON MARATHON, IN SYDNEY Hayley Weston, who was one of our massage therapists before she moved to Australia, is running the London Marathon again this April. While training in Sydney she said: “Training is going well and I’m where I need to be mileage wise, but it’s been a totally different […]
BE STRONG, FIT AND HEALTHY IN YOUR PREGNANCY
BE STRONG, FIT AND HEALTHY IN YOUR PREGNANCY Expecting a baby should be a wonderful time, but changes to your body may cause you to experience pain or discomfort. Lara Maddison, a specialist physiotherapist in Women’s Health at The Forge Clinic, has put together a safe and effective guide to help you improve your posture, tone your […]