News & Information
Catch up with the latest news and information from our team
Behind the mask who is the real Isabel Oettinger?
Isabel Oettinger is one of our team of talented osteopaths. Her special interest is cranial osteopathy and will often treat children using this method. 1. What’s your favourite sport? Badminton and tennis 2. If you were on Mastermind what would your...
Prolapsed Disc (‘Slipped Disc’)
A prolapsed disc, sometimes called a herniated disc and commonly referred to as a ‘slipped disc’ occurs when the outer fibres of the disc are injured and the soft material in the centre presses outwards, causing the disc to bulge.
Behind the mask who is the real Naomi Qualters-Fry?
Naomi Qualters-Fry – Behind the Mask At Theale Wellbeing Centre we have a very talented and popular massage therapist – Naomi. Here we learn a little more about the real Naomi……. 1. What’s your favourite sport? I love to swim and I always love watching any big...
Behind the Mask – who is the real Lina Doyle?
Lina Doyle – Behind the Mask At Theale Wellbeing Centre we have a very versatile and talented acupuncturist - Lina Doyle. Here we learn a little more about the real Lina……. 1. What’s your favourite sport? My favourite sport is dancing, it might not seem like much but...
Common Back Problems – Sciatica
Sciatica is a painful condition caused by an irritated or compressed sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back to your feet.
A ‘Day’ in the life of our Physio
Our resident MSK Physio is Catia Silva who is in the clinic on Thursdays afternoons between 2pm and 8pm. Patients present with a wide range of conditions that can include:- Arthritis Generalised aches and pains Back pain Chronic pain Falls and fractures...
Common Back Problems – Strains and Sprains
Our backs are amazing structures that cope with such a lot from our everyday life. Occasionally they don’t cope overuse causes back strains and back sprains.
Behind the Mask – Who is the real Edd Henstridge?
Edd Henstridge - Behind the Mask At Theale Wellbeing Centre we have a Specialist Podiatrist, Edward Henstridge, who is a CASE accredited ultrasonographer and is highly experienced with injection therapy. Here we learn a little more about the real Edd ……. What’s...
Getting ready for Summer Sports
Making your body stronger will improve your performance. Even if you don’t currently have an injury if you are thinking about increasing your activity, or have a few niggles that prevent you getting the best out of your activity.
Common Joint Problems – Frozen Shoulder
What is a Frozen Shoulder? The technical name for a frozen shoulder is adhesive capsulitis. Symptoms typically include stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint which leads to restricted movement. What causes a Frozen Shoulder? The pain is often caused by swelling and...