by Rosi Sexton | Dec 1, 2023 | News and Articles
First, a disclaimer. I’m not a personal trainer, although I’ve worked closely with plenty over the years. On the other hand, I do spend a lot of time talking to people about what kind of physical activity and exercise they do; usually because part of their... 
by Rosi Sexton | Nov 6, 2023 | News and Articles
Exercising when you’re in pain can be tricky. In this blog, we’ll talk about how to distinguish between good and bad pain, and how to stay active without aggravating injuries. Understanding Pain During Exercise We know exercise is good for you. If you’re recovering... 
by Rosi Sexton | Jun 29, 2023 | News and Articles
A common question we get asked here at Olton Health and Performance is, “can you treat sciatica?” The short answer is “yes!” – but there’s also a longer answer. Before we get to that, let’s look more closely at what sciatica is. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a... 
by Rosi Sexton | Jun 22, 2023 | News and Articles
A lot of people ask me what the difference is between an osteopath, a physiotherapist and a chiropractor. There’s a few different answers to that question. Some people might talk about the theoretical differences between the underlying models and philosophies on... 
by Rosi Sexton | Mar 6, 2023 | News and Articles
“I love running, but I’ve been told it’s bad for my knees. I keep thinking I should give it up.” This is something I hear often from my clients. The idea that running is bad for the joints, and that “low impact activities” are better for you, is a prevalent one....