Health Tips, Tricks & Articles

The latest news, updates and tips from our Colchester clinic

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.


Spot Light on our Physio Joe

Spot Light on our Physio Joe

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...

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Spot Light on Mersea Roads Massage Therapist Nisha

Spot Light on Mersea Roads Massage Therapist Nisha

We delve into the life of our Colchester Massage Therapist Nisha and discover more about her   What got you into Massage Therapy?...

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5 tips to help you stay motivated with exercise

5 tips to help you stay motivated with exercise

We KNOW the exercise is good for us...but maintaining that motivation can be tough for everyone.    1. CHANGE YOUR...

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Five simple stretches to ease tension and pain in your back and shoulders

Five simple stretches to ease tension and pain in your back and shoulders

Our Colchester Osteopath Matt shares five simple stretches to help ease tension and pain in your back and shoulders 1) Child’s pose:...

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Get Active with Active Essex

Get Active with Active Essex

Get active and motivated with the wide range of resources from Active Essex   Active Essex is a publicly funded organisation, hosted by...

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14 alternative self care tips

14 alternative self care tips

Our Colchester Osteopaths share their own 14 self care hacks  It's incredibly important to invest some time in YOU to help manage your...

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7 of the most common Physiotherapy myths debunked

7 of the most common Physiotherapy myths debunked

Our Colchester Physiotherapist Joe debunks 7 of the most common physiotherapy myths   MYTH: A Physio will tell me stop doing what I...

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10 ways Physiotherapy may benefit you

10 ways Physiotherapy may benefit you

Did you know that we offer Physiotherapy? Our Physiotherapist Joe share the top 10 benefits of Physiotherapy and how it can...

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OrthoSole insoles NOW available at the clinic

OrthoSole insoles NOW available at the clinic

We are delighted to expand our range of services at the clinic and now offer OrthoSole. Did you know that musculoskeletal pain or discomfort...

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All you need to know about Acupuncture

All you need to know about Acupuncture

Our Colchester Osteopath Clinic are excited to welcome a new Acupuncturist to our expanding team Origins of acupuncture The theory and...

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Physiotherapist joins Colchester Clinic team

Physiotherapist joins Colchester Clinic team

Our Colchester Clinic are excited to welcome a Physiotherapist to our expanding team Joe holds both a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy...

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Simply Active Listening now available at Mersea Road Clinic

Simply Active Listening now available at Mersea Road Clinic

We are pleased to announce a new therapy service now being hosted at the Mersea Road Clinic. Simply Active Listening is a...

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7 tips for returning back to the gym

7 tips for returning back to the gym

If 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,...

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What can medical Acupuncture help to treat?

What can medical Acupuncture help to treat?

Our team of Colchester Osteopaths have been using Medical Acupuncture for years to help aid and treat a wide range of conditions.  What is...

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How can Osteopathy help treat Osteoarthritis?

How can Osteopathy help treat Osteoarthritis?

How can you use Osteopathy to help treat the symptoms of Osteoarthritis?   What is Osteoarthritis? Our bodies go through a lot in a...

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Busting the Myths About Sports Massage Therapy

Busting the Myths About Sports Massage Therapy

It's time to bust some of the most common myths about Sports Massage: Deep tissue massage is meant to be painful   Although...

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Mersea Road Clinic are open for face to face appointments

Mersea Road Clinic are open for face to face appointments

We are pleased to announce that we opened the Clinic on 6th May 2020 for face to face Osteopathic appointments.   To ensure the safety...

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9 of the biggest Osteopathy myths busted

9 of the biggest Osteopathy myths busted

As 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...

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***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

Due to the pandemic outbreak of Covid-19 virus, the Mersea Road Clinic has regretfully made a decision to close our Clinic services.   We...

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How can your mattress affect back pain?

How can your mattress affect back pain?

We look at how your mattress is linked to poor sleep and ultimately can cause back pain Research suggests that of those experiencing back pain,...

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New Osteopath joins our Colchester Team

New Osteopath joins our Colchester Team

Our Colchester Osteopath clinic continues to expand with new edition Matt After 4 years of training Matthew qualified from the British School...

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How to prevent back or neck pain when playing Golf

How to prevent back or neck pain when playing Golf

We 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 -...

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Spot Light on Sports Massage Therapist Steven Rudland

Spot Light on Sports Massage Therapist Steven Rudland

What three traits define you?  Positive, Happy & Healthy.   What’s one thing you couldn’t live...

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8 simple ways to get more exercise into your day

8 simple ways to get more exercise into your day

Everyone’s time is precious. And as a result exercise or fitness is usually the one thing that gets neglected as we “Simply don’t...

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9 tips for staying healthy over winter

9 tips for staying healthy over winter

It 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...

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11 tips to help prevent Repetitive Strain Injury

11 tips to help prevent Repetitive Strain Injury

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is caused by prolonged repetitive hand movements, such as those involved in using a computer or machinery. Symptoms...

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12 ways to prevent Hamstring injuries

12 ways to prevent Hamstring injuries

Whether you are an athlete or you occasionally workout, tight hamstrings put you at risk of hamstring injury and back pain. By making a few...

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The best Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe

The best Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe

This recipe for Roasted Pumpkin soup is a real winter warmer full of goodness Ingredients: 1 large pumpkin 5 Potatoes 2 Garlic...

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Reasons why you should strengthen your core?

Reasons why you should strengthen your core?

We 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...

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5 tips to prevent running injuries

5 tips to prevent running injuries

  Try our top 5 tips to prevent running injuries   Footwear!   Ill fitted trainers can cause no end of issues for...

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7 signs you may be heading for an injury

7 signs you may be heading for an injury

You over train for fear of missing sessions or working towards a goal   You'd be surprised the number of people that think cramming in...

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11 tips to help you stay healthy on holiday

11 tips to help you stay healthy on holiday

Of 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...

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24 reasons to have a Massage

24 reasons to have a Massage

Our 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...

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Mersea Road Charity Golf Day 2019

Mersea Road Charity Golf Day 2019

Helping to raise funds for local charity    Following the success of previous years, we are once again holding our annual charity Golf...

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Simple tips to relieve stress-related neck and back pain

Simple tips to relieve stress-related neck and back pain

Stress 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...

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10 top reasons why gardening is good for your physical and mental health

10 top reasons why gardening is good for your physical and mental health

Years of research show that there are endless physical and mental health benefits to gardening. With increasing obesity and mental health levels,...

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8 Massage Ball Exercises that you need to know about

8 Massage Ball Exercises that you need to know about

It’s time to welcome those tiny spikey (albeit scary) massage balls into your life, as we show how they can help alleviate pain, increase...

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How you can help to manage your stress..

How you can help to manage your stress..

It's Stress Awareness Month and despite this running for 20 years there’s still a long way to go. According to the Mental health...

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Are sprains and strains the same?

Are sprains and strains the same?

You are not alone for thinking this. The two conditions are often confused when it comes to describing overstretching or tearing of soft tissues in...

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5 expert tips to ease pregnancy back pain

5 expert tips to ease pregnancy back pain

Back 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...

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Why it’s important to check your child’s shoe size

Why it’s important to check your child’s shoe size

One 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...

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Top 10 mistakes people make at the gym

Top 10 mistakes people make at the gym

We highlight the top 10 most common mistakes that people make at the gym. You don't wipe down the machines or equipment   One of...

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Should you include stretching in your exercise workout?

Should you include stretching in your exercise workout?

Should you include stretching in your exercise workout? This is still a commonly debated question. Some will argue that stretching has no...

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9 fitness myths to start ignoring today

9 fitness myths to start ignoring today

As 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...

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8 Sciatica myths busted

8 Sciatica myths busted

Sciatica 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...

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Simple health tips that you can start today

Simple health tips that you can start today

Here’s some health tips and advice that you can start today from our team at Mersea Road Clinic   Massage Therapist...

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The power of Kinesiology Tape

The power of Kinesiology Tape

What 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...

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Setting the record straight about Osteopathy

Setting the record straight about Osteopathy

Here’s our attempt to address some of the many misconceptions about Osteopathy:   Myth 1: Osteopathy isn’t common and there...

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Squashing those neck pain myths

Squashing those neck pain myths

Neck pain is on the increase…FACT. This is due to a combination of longer working hours and the increase use of technology.   And...

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8 top tips to help prevent back pain

8 top tips to help prevent back pain

Back 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...

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Top 10 tips for exercising in the dropping temperatures

Top 10 tips for exercising in the dropping temperatures

Without a doubt the temperatures have dropped considerably. And if you are not put off exercising outside then here are some quick tips from our...

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Why switching off could help protect your back…

Why switching off could help protect your back…

We 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...

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Here’s what I learnt after my first marathon...

Here’s what I learnt after my first marathon...

Here’s what I learnt after my first marathon…By Darren Walters   I had always looked at people running marathons before I...

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Osteoporosis facts, Myths, Risks and Tips

Osteoporosis facts, Myths, Risks and Tips

Osteoporosis is condition that causes weak, porous bones and is one that is hugely misunderstood. We have put together some simple facts, myths,...

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Osteopathy and Migraines

Osteopathy and Migraines

Migraine is the most common neurological condition in the developed world. Research shows that Migraine affects over eight million people in the UK...

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The A to Z of exercise options

The A to Z of exercise options

If 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...

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Top 10 benefits of exercise

Top 10 benefits of exercise

Everywhere 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...

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Spot Light on Clinic Director David Kennett

Spot Light on Clinic Director David Kennett

Spot Light on...David Kennett   What three traits define you? Hard working, energetic &...

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9 things you need to know about your back

9 things you need to know about your back

The number of people affected by back pain in the UK is increasing…and coupled with that are the countless myths and misconceptions about...

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Ultrasound or MRI for your musculoskeletal problems?

Ultrasound or MRI for your musculoskeletal problems?

Most 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...

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2018 Mersea Road Charity Golf Day raises the bar

2018 Mersea Road Charity Golf Day raises the bar

Well done and thanks!   Following the success of previous years, we held our Charity Golf day on Friday 20th July at Colchester Golf...

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Busting those Cranial Osteopathy myths

Busting those Cranial Osteopathy myths

Cranial Osteopathy Myths...   Cranial Osteopathy is different to Osteopathy.   The two are actually not different. Cranial...

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8 of the biggest back pain mistakes to make

8 of the biggest back pain mistakes to make

Back pain is one of the most common types of pain in the UK.     1. Searching for one magic solution In many cases, there are...

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Let's be open about Mental Health

Let's be open about Mental Health

Mental health problems are very rare.   This is a myth, as mental health affects us all.  How we think and feel about ourselves and...

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Patient Charter

Patient Charter

We aim to provide each of our patients with a consistently high quality of osteopathic care. In order to assist us in demonstrating this commitment,...

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Mersea Road Annual Charity Golf day 2018

Mersea Road Annual Charity Golf day 2018

Following the success of previous years, we are once again holding our annual charity Golf Day at Colchester Golf Club on Friday the 20th...

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Top 10 important tips for exercising in the heat

Top 10 important tips for exercising in the heat

This 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...

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How to get your feet ready for the summer

How to get your feet ready for the summer

Your 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...

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Stay injury free this Spring in the garden

Stay injury free this Spring in the garden

Without tempting fate, warmer months are approaching.   This means that many of us take to the garden to get it ready to enjoy in the...

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Why Osteopathy can be good for detox, health and energy

Why Osteopathy can be good for detox, health and energy

If you have not suffered Musculoskeletal pain then you may never have visited an Osteopath.   However maybe you should. Osteopaths...

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How to help prevent your child from developing back pain

How to help prevent your child from developing back pain

It 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...

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All you need to know about Shin Splints

All you need to know about Shin Splints

What?   Shin Splints can refer to lower leg pain that occurs below the knee either on the front outside part of the leg (anterior Shin...

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Stress: Recognise, address, Manage.

Stress: Recognise, address, Manage.

Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand and can be caused by both good and bad experiences.    *Source City...

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How soon can I start running again after having a baby?

How soon can I start running again after having a baby?

How 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...

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25 mistakes runners cannot stop making

25 mistakes runners cannot stop making

How many of these can you tick off? Training through an injury…even though you know you shouldn’t Going out too fast Ignoring...

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Runners Knee pain

Runners Knee pain

What? Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or runner’s knee, as you may have guessed is a common injury among runners.  The high and...

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Plantar Fasciitis: Case study

Plantar Fasciitis: Case study

Case study: Plantar Fasciitis   Our patient: 35 year old male Cross country runner Trained up 5 times a week with a mixture of...

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Mersea Road Charity Golf Day 2018

Mersea Road Charity Golf Day 2018

Following the success of previous years, we are once again holding our annual charity Golf Day at Colchester Golf Club on Friday the 20th...

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Achilles Tendon Injuries

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Achilles Tendon Injuries The importance of the Achilles Tendon is often overlooked. According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle...

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Best treatment for Plantuar Fasciitis

Best treatment for Plantuar Fasciitis

With 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...

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Back pain myths busted

Back pain myths busted

In 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...

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Treatment for back pain

Treatment for back pain

Modern 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...

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What is Sciatica?

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica 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...

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Stretches for neck pain

Stretches for neck pain

*These stretches are designed to relieve some symptoms of neck pain, they should not cause an increase in pain. If you experience pain, light...

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Children as well as adults can experience back pain

Children as well as adults can experience back pain

Children 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...

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7 exercises all runners should do

7 exercises all runners should do

Adductor stretch Stand with a wide split stance. Lean towards one side, creating a straight leg on the opposite side. You should feel a stretch...

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Advice for all Marathon Runners!

Advice for all Marathon Runners!

Keep 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...

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Sleep - quality or quantity?

Sleep - quality or quantity?

Fact: 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...

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The benefits of Massage

The benefits of Massage

A 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...

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Questions to ask your Osteopath

Questions to ask your Osteopath

Our 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...

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Why is posture so important?

Why is posture so important?

Throughout my childhood, I remember being reminded on many occasions about good posture, without realising its importance. And this is the issue we,...

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Memory Training Course

Memory Training Course

At 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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