Aromatherapy Bliss: Unveiling the Secrets of Deep Sleep
By Steve Mason, Massage Therapist at Natural Balance Therapies For over two decades, I have immersed myself in aromatherapy, witnessing its transformative power on countless individuals. Among its myriad benefits, one stands out prominently – the...
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Long days and disrupted sleep. What can help?
I love warm weather and long days, BUT this year has felt different and not positive. I’ve had difficulty sleeping and felt hot and uncomfortable at night, not helped by my hyperactive cat, Loki, who wants me to get up at 3 am. I recently endured...
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Massage for Marathon Runners
By Mark Blackburne As we approach the start of the marathon season, many runners will be stepping up their training schedules and turning their minds to the all-important issue of pace and endurance. Online forums will be buzzing, and Google...
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Put a spring in your step with a foot massage.
By Mark Blackburne When it comes to our physical health, we tend to overlook the one part of our body that is often furthest from our gaze… our feet! As they carry us through life, they do an astonishing mileage – on average, 2.5...
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Stay on top of your training with a physical, mental and spiritual MOT.
Guest blog by Chantal. As a keen runner, I run approximately 25 miles weekly and have run both marathons and half-marathons. I decided four or five years ago to book myself in for a sports massage at Natural Balance. I was unsure what to expect...
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Is Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) right for me?
By Lucinda Jones, Massage Therapist at Natural Balance Therapies. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a massage used to stimulate the lymphatic system. It’s incredibly gentle and performed without oil and can be very relaxing. The...
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Pain in the neck, the artist’s curse
Imagine the scene: dimmed soothing lights as you enter, a faint smell of sandalwood wafting through the air, meditative music and a heated bed: nothing more than a sensory delight. This is my experience every time I visit Natural Balance...
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Marathons, a triathlon, a 50-mile ultra and still injury free thanks to my Osteopath!
Marathons, a triathlon, a 50-mile ultra and still injury free thanks to my Osteopath! I first visited natural balance therapies around five years ago for a one-off massage. I remember thinking that compared to other treatment centres, the massage...
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Self help for pain at the front of the knee, runners knee
Runner’s Knee and how to help yourself overcome it by Charlotte Softly The knee is the most common joint to be injured in runners, and ‘Runners Knee’ or ‘Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome’ (PFPS) is the most common knee injury (1). So, if you are a...
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Self Help for Pain at the front of the Shin, Shin Splints
By Charlotte Softly How to Manage Shin Splints: A Guide for Runners If you are a new runner or ramping up your training, and getting pain in your shin – you might have ‘shin splints’. Shin splints can be a mild annoyance or could really...
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Self Help for Pain Underneath Your Heel, Plantar Fasciitis
By Charlotte Softly In this article I’m going to attempt to give an overview of Plantar Fasciitis; what it is, what might make someone prone to develop it and what you can do about it at home without any need for fancy equipment. So, what is it?...
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