There are times when you just need someone to listen. Many of us will speak to family, friends, or partner. But what if you don’t have that option? At West Wimbledon Physiotherapy Clinic we have a wonderful counsellor called Becky Gardner. Becky believes that at the core of a good therapeutic relationship is trust, the…
Did you know that there are 28 million people who suffer with chronic or persistent pain and that in 2019, £570 million was spent on over the counter pain relief? It’s quite staggering! Migraine and back pain are one of the most common conditions. I am a migraine sufferer, so I can sympathise. But is…
So would you like to be a superhero? As children, I’m sure many of us wanted to be Superman or Wonder Woman. Well now is your chance! A few weeks ago, the government unveiled a new obesity strategy which is urging us to lose weight to beat coronavirus (COVID-19). This in turn will help to…
Hay fever is one of the most common allergies in the UK. It affects around 13 million people. So are you one of them? If you are, then you have my sympathies! So what are symptoms? They can include: a blocked or runny nose sneezing and coughing itchy throat headache itchy, red or watery eyes …
In the UK, there are 5.4 million people who are currently receiving treatment for asthma. 1.1 million are children, and 4.3 million are adults. I am one of those adults, following a diagnosis at the age of 27. Asthma doesn’t always affect day to day life, but since COVID-19 and Coronavirus, things has changed for…
So you’re out in the park and you have the urge to spend a penny. Not a problem, you just use the public toilets. But they are all closed! Since lockdown was imposed upon us, all public toilets have been out of action. Of course this had to happen, but it is causing anxiety amongst…
There are many of us who suffer with back pain. Are you suffering in silence, or have you sought professional help? It’s estimated that 8 in every 10 people in the UK are affected by back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is very common and thankfully, it often improves within a…
We all need Vitamin D. It helps us to regulate calcium and phosphate in our bodies. These nutrients are needed for bone, teeth and muscle health. So how can we get more vitamin D in our diet? In the current climate of Coronavirus, it is recommended that we take 10 micrograms of vitamin D each…
So this blog really is for the ladies only. Did you know that more than a third of all women experience unwelcome bladder leakage when they cough or sneeze? Maybe this has happened to you? Is your pelvic floor in need of strengthening? This is nothing to be embarrassed about, and something which can be…
Lockdown isn’t a choice for us, so why not make it a positive experience? Maybe go for a long walk each day? Or find your passion for baking again? This situation has been presented to us, so why not make it work for you? I have discovered a passion for walking, For my permitted…
