

What is Sciatica and can Manipulative Therapy help?
Lumbar radiculopathy, or as it is commonly known Sciatica, is the name given to pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic...


Golf, a good walk spoilt?
Around the world in over 200 countries around 55 million people, of all ages and abilities, play Golf. Maybe not quite as impressive as...


Back Pain: Time for a new mattress?
I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve been asked “should I think about changing my mattress Graham?” This is a difficult one. Many...


Is Paracetamol Suitable for Back pain?
Back pain and osteoarthritis combined, account for around 15% of all GP consultations and management of these patients, which has long...


Sports Nutrition: Weight loss or weight gain?
At some point in our lifetime, most of us will have been on a mission to either lose weight or gain weight. Whether your goal is to get...


Sports Nutrition: Drinks and Supplements....
Hydration Water accounts for 45-70% of your total body mass and adequate hydration is vital to your performance, recovery and indeed your...


Sports Nutrition: Before, During and After....
When you eat, is second only to what you eat, in terms of its effect on your performance and your recovery. Three time zones are...


Sports Nutrition: Don't miss a trick!
Considering how seriously many people take their sport and how much they are willing to spend on new equipment in an attempt to etch out...


Jeff Stelling - Men United
On Good Friday I was delighted to meet, and treat, Soccer Saturday Sky Sports icon Jeff Stelling and his Hartlepool United chief...


Are you getting enough vitamin D?
I’m often asked for my opinion, or to give advice, on taking supplements. Mostly from people opposed to taking conventional medicines....