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Over the past few years massage therapy has grown hugely in popularity. Massage is no longer recognised as merely an indulgent, relaxing treat. Researchers are promoting its benefits and healthcare professionals are increasingly recommending massage as a key component within patient treatment plans – as we often do at Beyond Health! We hence thought it…

Carrying and delivering a baby is no mean feat and has a significant impact on a mother’s body. It is also not uncommon for new mothers to feel really anxious about what has happened to their body as a consequence of pregnancy and childbirth. Understanding exactly how your body is healing and recovering is critical for Women’s Health Physiotherapists from a clinical…

#RestoreTransformPerform – Maria’s Story – Ankle Surgery Fixes Lower Back A fitness, tennis and skiing comeback story Monica Seles, Peyton Manning and Rocky would be proud of! Maria was referred to Beyond Health in April 2016 by one of London’s top spinal consultants as she was suffering from a lumbar disc prolapse. Maria was in…

Roll, Roll, Roll Your Butt… What is foam rolling all about? You may have noticed that of late there has been a surge in the use of foam rollers in the fitness industry. The once unusual looking tubes of foam sometimes present in the corner of physiotherapy clinics are now available in all shapes and…

Sudoku vs Sprints Exercise… for the brain? We all know that exercise benefits your heart, lungs and muscles. What many of us aren’t aware of is that exercise has been linked to improvements in cognitive function, memory and learning, productivity, creativity, emotional resilience and improved mood. By considering what is happening in the brain when…

Running Shoes – Where Do We Stand? Biomechanical Podiatrist and running coach Mick Habgood provides insight into running shoes and a guide to picking the correct ones for you! Running as a recreational sport is still relatively young and is constantly evolving.  Maybe even more so now that we can have real-time feedback from Garmin-like systems…

The skinny on burning fat and why the same recipe doesn’t apply to all. Ask a bunch of gym goers what the best exercise is for burning fat, and you’re quite likely to receive conflicting answers. Ask the same question to a group of gym instructors and you may end up equally as confused. Answers…

At Beyond Health we are passionate about women’s health and know how much women put up with when it comes to their pelvic floor. The Pelvic Floor Workshop is an ideal introduction for any woman interested in finding out more about her pelvic floor and core – and what is required to ensure your pelvic…

At Beyond Health we are passionate about women’s health and know how much women put up with when it comes to their pelvic floor. The pelvic floor and it’s ability to function plays a critical role in how we feel about ourselves, our confidence, fitness levels and health and well-being.  We are therefore thrilled that Baz…

These festive tips for health, fitness and wellness will help maintain your energy at a time of year when we often struggle so you can embrace and enjoy the chaos of the season! 2017 will bring the time for a complete health overhaul. And don’t forget, you need to have calories to burn calories! EAT…