by Hollie Carter | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’ve had a couple of patients tell me recently they’ve been brave enough to take a wintery dip in Brockwell Lido. I’m so impressed. I can’t say i’m ready to join ‘em yet but the benefits of cold water swimming are pretty impressive… It supposedly can boost your...
by Hollie Carter | Jan 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Teeth-grinding, or the medical name – bruxism – is a common habit amongst hard-working and stressed Londoners. Around 10% of us do it according to the Bruxism Association, and if you’re aged 25-44 you’re especially prone. Why is it a problem?...
by Hollie Carter | Jan 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of our patients emailed before Christmas to ask if we could recommend a TENS machine. It’s been absolutely ages since I spoke to someone about TENS and her email was a great reminder to let you all know about it! If you haven’t seen one of these little...
by Hollie Carter | Mar 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Falls in the older population are common. Around one in three people will fall at least once in a year, with half falling more often than that. If you’ve taken a tumble recently you’ll know what a shock it is and how it can really knock your...
by Hollie Carter | Apr 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is the muscle pain and weakness that comes on after exercise – particularly unfamiliarly intense exercise – and usually peaks two days later. DOMs is the reason you’ll be able to spot a London marathon runner a mile off...
by Hollie Carter | Feb 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) affects around 1 in 5 women during their pregnancy. But what is it and why does it happen? PGP doesn’t just give rise to pain in the pelvic girdle as the name would suggest…. it can also feel sore in your low back, hips, groin,...
