Here at Mersea Road clinic, Colchester, we aim to keep you as up to date as possible with the latest health and wellbeing news, tips and advice.
Find out more about our Physio Joe including what his 3 famous dinner party guests would be AND what's on his playlist! What got you into...
Read moreWe delve into the life of our Colchester Massage Therapist Nisha and discover more about her What got you into Massage Therapy?...
Read moreWe KNOW the exercise is good for us...but maintaining that motivation can be tough for everyone. 1. CHANGE YOUR...
Read moreOur Colchester Osteopath Matt shares five simple stretches to help ease tension and pain in your back and shoulders 1) Child’s pose:...
Read moreGet active and motivated with the wide range of resources from Active Essex Active Essex is a publicly funded organisation, hosted by...
Read moreOur Colchester Osteopaths share their own 14 self care hacks It's incredibly important to invest some time in YOU to help manage your...
Read moreOur Colchester Physiotherapist Joe debunks 7 of the most common physiotherapy myths MYTH: A Physio will tell me stop doing what I...
Read moreDid you know that we offer Physiotherapy? Our Physiotherapist Joe share the top 10 benefits of Physiotherapy and how it can...
Read moreWe are delighted to expand our range of services at the clinic and now offer OrthoSole. Did you know that musculoskeletal pain or discomfort...
Read moreOur Colchester Osteopath Clinic are excited to welcome a new Acupuncturist to our expanding team Origins of acupuncture The theory and...
Read moreOur Colchester Clinic are excited to welcome a Physiotherapist to our expanding team Joe holds both a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy...
Read moreWe are pleased to announce a new therapy service now being hosted at the Mersea Road Clinic. Simply Active Listening is a...
Read moreIf you have spent lockdown wishing you could get back to the gym then you were probably over the moon to hear the news about them re-opening. Or,...
Read moreOur team of Colchester Osteopaths have been using Medical Acupuncture for years to help aid and treat a wide range of conditions. What is...
Read moreHow can you use Osteopathy to help treat the symptoms of Osteoarthritis? What is Osteoarthritis? Our bodies go through a lot in a...
Read moreIt's time to bust some of the most common myths about Sports Massage: Deep tissue massage is meant to be painful Although...
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that we opened the Clinic on 6th May 2020 for face to face Osteopathic appointments. To ensure the safety...
Read moreAs with most healthcare providers, Osteopaths also face a number of myths about who they are and what they do. So our team have addressed 9 of the...
Read moreDue to the pandemic outbreak of Covid-19 virus, the Mersea Road Clinic has regretfully made a decision to close our Clinic services. We...
Read moreWe look at how your mattress is linked to poor sleep and ultimately can cause back pain Research suggests that of those experiencing back pain,...
Read moreOur Colchester Osteopath clinic continues to expand with new edition Matt After 4 years of training Matthew qualified from the British School...
Read moreWe love our Golf - but did you know it's a common cause of back / wrist and shoulder pain? As much as we love seeing you at the clinic -...
Read moreWhat three traits define you? Positive, Happy & Healthy. What’s one thing you couldn’t live...
Read moreEveryone’s time is precious. And as a result exercise or fitness is usually the one thing that gets neglected as we “Simply don’t...
Read moreIt may be cold outside, but winter needn't be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family. Here are 9 ways to make sure that you...
Read moreRepetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is caused by prolonged repetitive hand movements, such as those involved in using a computer or machinery. Symptoms...
Read moreWhether you are an athlete or you occasionally workout, tight hamstrings put you at risk of hamstring injury and back pain. By making a few...
Read moreThis recipe for Roasted Pumpkin soup is a real winter warmer full of goodness Ingredients: 1 large pumpkin 5 Potatoes 2 Garlic...
Read moreWe know core exercises are good for you, but how often do you include them in your fitness routine? Here’s why you should start doing...
Read moreTry our top 5 tips to prevent running injuries Footwear! Ill fitted trainers can cause no end of issues for...
Read moreYou over train for fear of missing sessions or working towards a goal You'd be surprised the number of people that think cramming in...
Read moreOf course it’s important to make the most of your holiday…after all for most of us it’s crucial and precious time away from...
Read moreOur team of Colchester Osteopaths list 24 reasons to get a Massage Here is a list of just some of the things that a massage may help...
Read moreHelping to raise funds for local charity Following the success of previous years, we are once again holding our annual charity Golf...
Read moreStress can be a real pain in the neck and back. We know that stress can cause an endless array of problems, but an often overlooked side...
Read moreYears of research show that there are endless physical and mental health benefits to gardening. With increasing obesity and mental health levels,...
Read moreIt’s time to welcome those tiny spikey (albeit scary) massage balls into your life, as we show how they can help alleviate pain, increase...
Read moreIt's Stress Awareness Month and despite this running for 20 years there’s still a long way to go. According to the Mental health...
Read moreYou are not alone for thinking this. The two conditions are often confused when it comes to describing overstretching or tearing of soft tissues in...
Read moreBack pain is one of the most common pregnancy ailments as it can affect up to 75% of women who are expecting. The pain can be caused by a range...
Read moreOne of the most important things you can do for your child’s health is to make sure their shoes fit properly. This may seem an obvious thing...
Read moreWe highlight the top 10 most common mistakes that people make at the gym. You don't wipe down the machines or equipment One of...
Read moreShould you include stretching in your exercise workout? This is still a commonly debated question. Some will argue that stretching has no...
Read moreAs we know there is a lot fitness advice out there that won't actually help you meet your goals and could actually do more harm than good! So...
Read moreSciatica IS common and affects a number of people of all ages and abilities. Yet it is also surrounded by a number of myths. Sciatica is pain...
Read moreHere’s some health tips and advice that you can start today from our team at Mersea Road Clinic Massage Therapist...
Read moreWhat is K Tape and how can it benefit you? Our Colchester Clinic has been using Kinesiology Tape (K Tape) for years, as the benefits are...
Read moreHere’s our attempt to address some of the many misconceptions about Osteopathy: Myth 1: Osteopathy isn’t common and there...
Read moreNeck pain is on the increase…FACT. This is due to a combination of longer working hours and the increase use of technology. And...
Read moreBack and neck pain creates a physical and emotional strain in many of our lives with four out of five people in Britain being affected at any...
Read moreWithout a doubt the temperatures have dropped considerably. And if you are not put off exercising outside then here are some quick tips from our...
Read moreWe are seeing an increase in the number of back and neck pain complaints, which is great for us as an Osteopath clinic, but does start to raise...
Read moreHere’s what I learnt after my first marathon…By Darren Walters I had always looked at people running marathons before I...
Read moreOsteoporosis is condition that causes weak, porous bones and is one that is hugely misunderstood. We have put together some simple facts, myths,...
Read moreMigraine is the most common neurological condition in the developed world. Research shows that Migraine affects over eight million people in the UK...
Read moreIf you want to try something new, then this exercise alphabet may give you some ideas and if done in the right way, may also help provide the...
Read moreEverywhere we look we are faced with an array of advice and tips on how to get fit for the summer. If you see exercise as a chore, which to be honest...
Read moreSpot Light on...David Kennett What three traits define you? Hard working, energetic &...
Read moreThe number of people affected by back pain in the UK is increasing…and coupled with that are the countless myths and misconceptions about...
Read moreMost people feel that an MRI scan must be superior to an Ultrasound scan because it is usually more expensive and the images obtained seem to be more...
Read moreWell done and thanks! Following the success of previous years, we held our Charity Golf day on Friday 20th July at Colchester Golf...
Read moreCranial Osteopathy Myths... Cranial Osteopathy is different to Osteopathy. The two are actually not different. Cranial...
Read moreBack pain is one of the most common types of pain in the UK. 1. Searching for one magic solution In many cases, there are...
Read moreMental health problems are very rare. This is a myth, as mental health affects us all. How we think and feel about ourselves and...
Read moreWe aim to provide each of our patients with a consistently high quality of osteopathic care. In order to assist us in demonstrating this commitment,...
Read moreFollowing the success of previous years, we are once again holding our annual charity Golf Day at Colchester Golf Club on Friday the 20th...
Read moreThis kind of weather is a rarity for us Brits and we naturally want to make the most of it. If this weather has encouraged you to...
Read moreYour feet are important Yet are one of the most neglected but most used parts of the body with the average adult taking between 4,000 to 6,000...
Read moreWithout tempting fate, warmer months are approaching. This means that many of us take to the garden to get it ready to enjoy in the...
Read moreIf you have not suffered Musculoskeletal pain then you may never have visited an Osteopath. However maybe you should. Osteopaths...
Read moreIt is reported that almost 75% of children in the age range of 8 to 12 years complain of back pain. Almost 5,000 children every year go to the...
Read moreWhat? Shin Splints can refer to lower leg pain that occurs below the knee either on the front outside part of the leg (anterior Shin...
Read moreStress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand and can be caused by both good and bad experiences. *Source City...
Read moreHow soon can I start running again after having a baby? Your body will have been through so much over the past 9 months so enjoy these rare...
Read moreHow many of these can you tick off? Training through an injury…even though you know you shouldn’t Going out too fast Ignoring...
Read moreWhat? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or runner’s knee, as you may have guessed is a common injury among runners. The high and...
Read moreCase study: Plantar Fasciitis Our patient: 35 year old male Cross country runner Trained up 5 times a week with a mixture of...
Read moreFollowing the success of previous years, we are once again holding our annual charity Golf Day at Colchester Golf Club on Friday the 20th...
Read moreAchilles Tendon Injuries The importance of the Achilles Tendon is often overlooked. According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle...
Read moreWith almost 1 million sufferers, plantar fasciitis is a common cause of pain at the heel, usually on the inside, and is thought to be caused by...
Read moreIn our line of work, we hear a number of misconceptions about back pain which results in some people ignoring their pain or receiving the wrong...
Read moreModern living means that inevitably back pain will affect most people at some point in their life. It is often a symptom that indicates your back is...
Read moreSciatica is in fact a set of symptoms and it is not actually a diagnosis as is commonly thought. Low back pain, buttock pain and leg pain are the...
Read more*These stretches are designed to relieve some symptoms of neck pain, they should not cause an increase in pain. If you experience pain, light...
Read moreChildren as well as adults can experience back pain. This can be as a result of variable lifestyle factors and activities. It is important to seek...
Read moreAdductor stretch Stand with a wide split stance. Lean towards one side, creating a straight leg on the opposite side. You should feel a stretch...
Read moreKeep calm – As the date looms for your marathon you may be starting to panic about covering enough miles and fitting it all in. Try to stay...
Read moreFact: Over 70% of Britons now sleep for 7 hours or less with over 33% getting just 5-6 hours. Fact: More than 25% of us experience poor quality...
Read moreA question that our therapists are often asked. Massage is not just about being pampered. It goes a lot further than that. Massage has been proven to...
Read moreOur online FAQ section covers some of the most commonly asked questions, but here are some questions that many of us are afraid to ask. Remember no...
Read moreThroughout my childhood, I remember being reminded on many occasions about good posture, without realising its importance. And this is the issue we,...
Read moreAt the Mersea Road Clinic we offer various Personal Development Courses throughout the year which have a health based focus. These are open for anyone...
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