News

We now accept three more health insurers

Direct billing is available for three further insurers from this month.

Plantar fasciitis and the first steps of the morning

Heel pain on waking comes from a stiff band under the foot, and loading it slowly helps it recover.

Should you stretch before or after a run

Gentle dynamic movement before and slower static holds after suit most recreational runners.

Walking programme after a hip replacement

A week-by-week plan from the first frame walks to your first unaided trip to the shops.

Sciatica: what the pain down your leg is telling you

Leg pain from an irritated nerve root usually improves within six weeks with the right movement.

Marcus Ellery completes his running gait masterclass

Marcus now offers video running gait analysis in his Tuesday to Friday clinics.

How to lift a toddler without hurting your back

Bend at the hips and knees, keep the child close, and turn with your feet instead of your spine.

Hip strengthening for knee pain

Weak hips let the knee drift inwards on every step, and side-lying and bridge work corrects it.

What is a frozen shoulder and how long does it last

The joint capsule stiffens in three stages, and most people recover movement over one to two years.

Our winter opening hours for 2026

Reception closes early on Christmas Eve and stays shut on the bank holidays listed here.