Considered reading. Practical advice.
Honest, considered articles on back pain, posture, recovery and the everyday questions we hear most often at the clinic.
Strain or Sprain? How to Tell the Difference
Sprains affect ligaments; strains affect muscles or tendons. Learn the difference, sensible early care and when an injury needs assessment.
Read articleThe Rotator Cuff: Why Shoulders Can Hurt Without a Major Injury
An updated guide to the rotator cuff, common shoulder symptoms, sensible self-care and when shoulder pain needs assessment.
Read articleTennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow? It Is Not Just About Sport
Outer or inner elbow pain can affect gardeners, tradespeople, gym users and desk workers as well as tennis and golf players.
Read articleOsteopathy or Sports Massage: Which Appointment Should I Book?
Both are available at Taylor Osteopathy, but they start from different places. Here is how to choose the right appointment.
Read articleWhat Is a Sports Massage — and Do You Need to Be Sporty?
Sports massage is focused soft-tissue work, and you do not have to be an athlete to book one.
Read articleBack Pain — But Not Actually in the Back?
Pain related to the lower back can sometimes be felt in the buttock, hip or leg. Location alone does not tell the whole story.
Read articleJoint Pain: When Is It ‘Wear and Tear’ — and What Can You Do?
Joint pain is common, but "wear and tear" can be an unhelpfully gloomy description. Movement and strength still matter.
Read articleShoulder Pain: Why the Painful Spot Is Not Always the Whole Story
Shoulder pain can come from the shoulder itself, the neck or several overlapping tissues. Assessment matters more than guessing.
Read articleAches, Pains and ‘Wear and Tear’: Getting Older Does Not Mean Giving Up
Age-related changes are common, but they do not automatically explain every pain or mean you should stop moving.
Read articlePregnancy-Related Back and Pelvic Discomfort: Practical Things That May Help
Back and pelvic discomfort are common in pregnancy. Here are practical ways to manage them and signs that need GP or midwife advice.
Read articlePostural and Work-Related Pain: Is There Really a ‘Perfect’ Posture?
Desk work and repetitive jobs can leave you stiff and sore, but the answer is usually more movement rather than chasing one perfect posture.
Read articleSporting Injuries: What to Do When Training Suddenly Hurts
A practical guide to common sporting injuries, early decisions, return to activity and when an injury needs medical assessment.
Read articleAcute and Chronic Pain: What Do the Words Actually Mean?
Acute and chronic describe how pain behaves over time, not how "real" it is. Here is a plain-English explanation.
Read articleWhat Is Osteopathy?
A plain-English explanation of osteopathy, what happens at an appointment and when another healthcare route may be more appropriate.
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UK Heatwave Survival Guide: Staying Safe, Spotting Heatstroke and Easing Heat-Related Muscle Pain
A practical guide written during the July 2026 UK heatwave — NHS-aligned tips for staying cool, the red-flag signs of heatstroke that need 999, and how to manage the heat-related muscle cramps, headaches and joint flare-ups we tend to see in clinic during hot spells.
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Gardening Season: How to Protect Your Back and Muscles
Longer days, lighter evenings — and a fortnight of back ache if you're not careful. Practical habits to keep gardeners moving freely, whatever the season.
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Study Smart: Managing Neck and Shoulder Tension During Exam Season
Long hours hunched over books and laptops aren't kind to a young spine. Small changes that may help students through exam season.
Read articleSafer Halloween Carving and Decorating
Carving pumpkins and stringing decorations can sneak up on your hands, wrists and back. A few mindful habits keep the fun a bit easier on your body.
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5 Easy Stretches Every Commuter Should Know
Sitting in traffic between Kettering and Corby? These five quick stretches may help keep stiff hips, necks and lower backs at bay.
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Why Desk Jobs Hurt — And What May Help
Office work might sound easy on the body, but it quietly takes a toll. A practical look at what desk-bound days do — and what may help.
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Why Your Joints Ache When the Weather Changes
"I can feel the rain coming in my bones." There may be something to it — and a few practical things you can do about it.
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Neck Pain: When Should You See an Osteopath?
Most neck twinges settle on their own — but a few signs say it's time to get a professional opinion, and some mean you should see a doctor first. Here's what to look out for.
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Sciatica: Understanding the Symptoms and What May Help
True sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. A plain-English guide to what causes it, what to do at home, when to seek urgent help, and how osteopathy may fit in.
Read articleInflammation. A tasty rehab soup?
Ice or heat therapy for pain, which should you use? I explain it like this… it’s a soup! A light-hearted look at what inflammation is actually made of, and how that helps you choose between ice and heat.
Read articleSo, my dad cheated death…
I am quite often asked by patients, “Why did you become an osteopath?” The answer starts with my dad, a car accident in 1976, and an old osteopath he saw as a last resort.
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