Try these top tips to beat the winter blues and take care of you As the weather becomes colder, wetter and the skies turn grey, we may not feel so energised and enthused to go outside, but exercise is so important, both mentally and physically. It helps us to stay supple, gets the blood pumping […]
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Keeping fit during the Winter months- try these top tips from the team The damp, cold days are not great at motivating even the best of us to get out and exercise, but maintaining fitness is so important, both physically and mentally. Being outdoors in the fresh air and enjoying nature and the changes it […]
Morning BOPPers It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce one of our BOP family is leaving the team. Beverley Underwood, our hypnotherapist, counsellor, massage therapist and all in wonder woman, is leaving the team to start a new life in Cornwall. She will be sadly missed by all of us at […]
Mindfulness and Relaxation What have you done today to make you feel calm? Mindfulness and relaxation techniques can have a positive effect on body as well as mind. They can be useful tools to learn to enable us to find peace and calm, even when everything around us appears not to be. Using these techniques, […]
Festive Fitness and New Year Wellness Part 2 Making fitness work in the New Year resolution knock out!! Almost everyone knows how to get fitter and healthier, but when life’s already full, how can you actually do those things? With these 7 practical tips, of course: Ask yourself why you want to get fit until […]
Children and Bone health- the concerns of fussy eating and lack of exercise in children and young adults! If there is one thing that concerns us at the practice, more than many other issues, it is bone health in children and young adults. It is vital that during childhood through to early adulthood, our youngsters […]
Clinical Massage, Exercise Rehabilitation and Lifestyle Management with Nicki Wood Nicki has worked in the fitness industry for over 10 years as a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. She also practises Clinical Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and Corrective Exercise techniques, to aid injury recovery. Nicki has a passion for helping people to enjoy life, as their […]
What EXACTLY is HYPNOTHERAPY? Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of relaxation, which happens when we switch off from the busy outside world to rest comfortably within our much quieter and more peaceful inner world. This can be described as entering an altered state of awareness. Trance and hypnosis mean the same thing – to drift […]
Simple tips on increasing energy. Many patients who come to see us in practice often report having low energy. There are many reasons for this including pain, lack of sleep, poor hydration, poor nutrition and stress. As a nation we are constantly bombarded with articles looking at ways to increase energy, from energy boosting tablets, […]
Spring Clean Mind, by Beverley Underwood Hypnotherapist at BOP I had cream carpets and magnolia walls in my house, just to spot the spiders. I resided in a place called dread. One evening I scooped up what I thought was a toy car left by the kids. My hand closed and it scuttled. I found […]
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Suffering from Women's Health Issues? Perhaps menopausal symptoms or heavy periods? May be preparing for pregnancy or battling with morning sickness? ![]()
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Have you considered trying Acupuncture? Why not speak to Rebecca Bond Acupuncturist at Broadwater Osteopaths. Rebecca has a specialist interest in Women's health and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. ![]()
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Runners Foot care with Worthing Chiropodist Sue Potten![]()
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Recently in clinic, Sue has seen a lot of very sorry looking 'runner's feet'. Often feet can become neglected, but we all know how important they are and how a tiny issue, such as a corn or blister, can cause discomfort and altered gait patterns. ![]()
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Here Sue shares some of her top tips for runners. Feel free to share and tag in your running buddies. ![]()
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In this blog post Sue share’s some top tips for runners, to help ensure painless feet in tip top shape.![]()
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1- Jot down the date of purchase of any trainers and keep note of miles covered. An average pair should last around 300 miles, but keep a close eye for signs of wear.![]()
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2-Invest in decent breathable socks. There are many on the market specifically targeted for runners.![]()
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3-Don’t pop blisters, but if they do pop, ensure you wash the area in saltwater and apply a clean, dry dressing. If you are very prone to blisters, it may be worth applying some Gehwol cream to areas you suffer with. This will act a bit of a barrier and help to reduce friction.![]()
Keep nails short, but not too short. Follow the line of the top of the toe.![]()
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4-Hydrate often and hydrate your skin too, with an effective moisturiser.![]()
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5-Massage your feet. Using a spikey ball under the foot is a great way to do this.![]()
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5-If you experience foot, ankle, knee or other joint pains when running, see an osteopath or manual therapist for guidance. They can assess your biomechanics and see where any problems lie. Foot issues can impact your gait and running style, so getting a check-up is a worthwhile investment.![]()
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For any footcare needs, speak to your local Chiropodist or better still pay them a visit.![]()
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About the author-Sue Potten has been a Chiropodist in Worthing for over 20 years. She loves all aspects of foot care and educating people on how best they can care for their feet. She deals with all sorts of problems, from fungal nails to corns and complex diabetic assessments. ![]()
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For more info or to book in with Sue, head over to worthingosteopathy.com ![]()
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