
History of Sports Massage
Sports massage is one of the best healing practices for sports people and athletes. It contributes to injury prevention and quickly treats various types of

Can Massage Therapy Help with Curvatures of the Spine?
New research on scoliosis is revealing that there are many treatment options available for those who suffer from the condition. Some of these treatments include

Massage Therapy is Perfect for Stress Relief
A massive benefit from massage therapy is stress relief. Stress affects us both physically and mentally. Our muscles can become tense after an injury or

Body Massage Techniques and Procedures
Massage might be familiar to a lot of people but less familiar as a means for treatment for others, depending on preference, traditions, society, habits,

Benefits of Sports Massage for Athletes
There are various benefits to receiving massages regularly as part of a health and fitness routine for all walks of life. However, coaches and athletes

What Are the Different Types of Massages?
What are the different types of massage and how they can be classified as ‘healthcare’ under lockdown rules. When we listen to the government’s reports

Everything You Need to Know About Seeing an Osteopath
This blog will go further into details about other important parts such as what does an osteopath do, how often should I see my osteopath and how much does an osteopath cost.

What To Expect When You Visit An Osteopath
Osteopathy is becoming more well known in society as more people choose to seek their help for all sorts of musculoskeletal conditions ranging from back pain, neck pain or other joint or muscular pain arising from anything such as sports, posture or injury.

What is the Difference Between an Osteopath and Chiropractor?
A question which I get asked several times a week in the clinic is about the difference between an osteopath and chiropractor? And often the

The Impact That Self Esteem Has Upon Your Physical Wellbeing – Part 2
This post is the second in a series of four and is aimed at helping Charlotte from Benwell in Newcastle upon Tyne, who wrote in asking for help and guidance as her relationship and home life was becoming increasingly unbearable.

What is Osteoporosis?
Carolyn from Newcastle upon Tyne asks: Hi Claire, I seem to have problems walking about these days. I have a really bad back pain too. One of my friends even asked if I’d shrunk?? I brushed it off till someone else asked the same thing, then she suggested I may have osteoporosis or arthritis. I don’t know much about these conditions or even if I do have them. Can you give me some advice?

The Impact That Self Esteem Has Upon Your Physical Wellbeing
Charlotte in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne asks: Hi Claire, I’m using a false name here but would still appreciate some advice. My husband has been out of work for a while. He’s grossly out of shape, grumpy and spends most of his time in front of the PlayStation.

Is Cow’s Milk Good for Your Bones?
Welcome to ‘Ask Claire’, this week Bridget from Heaton asked if cow’s milk is good for the bones? Here’s what Claire says and some additional information.

Hot or Cold – That is The Question!
During my consultations at our Newcastle Clinic, I often get asked “should I use hot or cold on my painful back?”. Some people are also using hot of cold sprays, and we will talk a little bit about that too.

‘Ask Claire’ Advice Column – Exercise and Persistent Lower Back Pain
Hi, and welcome to ‘Ask Claire’ Claire has been an osteopath for several years but her career in healthcare including specialist roles in mental health
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