Patellofemoral Pain

If you are suffering with knee pain that has gradually built up, that gets worse with exercises and that is aggravated on stairs and after sitting, it Continue reading →

What is the marathon taper?  What should you be doing during the taper?

The taper is an important part of any training plan. It allows your body recover in time before race day. It is the rest that Continue reading →

Sports Massage- How it can help your running

If you run regularly, you have probably suffered with sore legs!  Your legs work hard when you are running, and Continue reading →

Are your running shoes right for you? Are you helping reduce your injury risk?

The running shoe is one of the most important purchases for a runner. It can also be one of Continue reading →

Its that time of year again!  Make sure you take care of your back when gardening.  Gardening can involve bending, digging, lifting and repetition. All of these can put you Continue reading →

Glutes- why are they so important?

Strength is an important part of good health.  That doesn’t mean hitting the gym and lifting weights all the time, but you should ensure muscles are strong by incorporating strength work into your Continue reading →

Have you set yourself a health based New Year’s resolution?  We have some tips to help you stick with it!

Whether it be a fitness based goal, healthy eating, or general activity- there are ways to make it easy Continue reading →

Foam-roller use is relatively new, and so there isn’t a lot of research to back up theory.  A foam-roller is intended to stretch and massage soft tissue.  In theory this can reduce pain by stretching the myofascia Continue reading →

Samantha Sullivan  BSc (ost) Hons

Registered Osteopath

Are you going on a well earned holiday? Make sure you take care of your back!

Over the Summer most of us will have a chance for a bit of rest and Continue reading →