Category: Health

Tension headaches, lasting for hours or even days, are often caused by stress, poor posture, and muscle tension in the neck/shoulders and are something that I regularly treat in my clinic. Instead of relying on painkillers, chiropractic care offers natural, effective ways to relieve tension headaches, and understanding what triggers them can help you take preventative measures:

I think of a good quote as a little nugget of practical wisdom that carries an emotional punch. The word itself comes from Latin for ‘how many’ (thus linked to quota and quotient). The original sense of it was to mark a book with numbers or marginal references, which evolved into the idea of giving a reference by page or number and from there to the current meaning of citing a text or person.

Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner! Now is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and get back into shape. Whether you’re looking to tone up, build strength, or boost your energy, The Fitness Box has everything you need to reach your fitness goals.

World Parkinson’s Day - 11 April 2025: local people affected by Parkinson’s welcomed to Market Harborough support group

25 March 2020

Are you a blood donor?

At Kibworth Osteopaths and Pilates, we focus on holistic health – nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.

“What is salt?” Danny asked his teacher one day.

This isn’t about removing useful tools like washing machines or dishwashers. Instead, let’s consider small conveniences we could forgo to benefit our body and mind.

Did you know your foot and calf muscles are often called the ‘second heart’?  As the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to your whole body, it benefits from some help from your foot muscles to keep the oxygen-depleted blood flowing around the system – against gravity. Your foot and calf muscles push the blood through the veins back toward your heart.