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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 body has...
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...
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 term...
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 which...
“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. Even...
Olton Osteopathy has been operating from our premises on Kineton Green Road since 2016, and we've established ourselves as one of the finest practices in the area (our Testimonials bear this out!). But, we've always been about more than just Osteopathy, so late last...
It’s a common story. Often it starts when my patient was doing something strenuous, perhaps while playing sport or doing some kind of physical activity, or maybe lifting something heavy. “I felt something go pop, and then the pain came on. Does that mean I’ve...
Over the last couple of years, more of us than ever have started working from home (at least some of the time), and it's a trend that looks like it's here to stay. While there are definitely positive aspects to this - spending less time commuting, for example, or...
“So, why did you become an osteopath?” This is the most common question I get asked by my patients; and it’s also the question I love answering the most. Every day when I leave clinic, I smile when I think about how much difference the gift of osteopathy has made to...