A Bakers Cyst can also be known as a Popliteal cyst due to its location behind the knee. A Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind your knee. The pain can get worse when you fully flex or extend your knee or when you’re active. How […]
Heat and cold therapy are often recommended to help relieve an aching pain that results from muscle or joint damage. The general rule of thumb is to use cold therapy within 48 hours of injury, this reduces blood flow to an injured area, slowing the rate of inflammation and swelling. Followed by heat therapy, […]
2019 is well under way – but how are your fitness goals for this year holding up? I thought I’d help and give you a few tips that may help you stick to your fitness goals. Work out with a purpose The best way to make your resolution a reality is by setting shorting […]
Massage therapy has always been thought of a way to relieve muscle pain and tension, help with injuries and aid muscle recovery after intense performance/training. However, more recently massage therapy is being used as a treatment method for mental and emotional health, including stress, anxiety and depression. Depression Depression is not just about having […]
I don’t know if you’ve heard … but we have a new treatment room at Comfort Health. Check out the before and after pics of the reception and new treatment room…. The Old Reception The Creation The Finished Product […]
Check out this happy client, who came to see Jenny for cupping treatment after suffering from – adult onset of asthma for the last seven years. Client Background “I have been suffering with asthma for the last seven years. Over the last five years I have been taken to hospital via ambulances on average […]
Four weeks ago I shared my New Year’s Resolutions through our weekly blog… Let’s see how I’ve been getting on. One of my resolutions was to be able to touch my toes, easy for most people, but flexibility has never been my strong point. My background Since a young age, I have always […]
Training for your first half or full marathon? Raced before but chasing that exciting pb? Make sure you are not pushing up those miles too fast, the last thing you want to do is pick up an injury. The first thing to remember is that it is not race day today, so if you […]
What makes yoga inversions so exciting? From speaking to Jenny and Anna from Comfort Health whom both practice yoga, they explain that it is exciting due to the fact we are using our arms and heads in ways we do not normally do. Many of you will remember (before the days of phones and […]
With the joys of Christmas far behind us and New Year seeming like a distant memory, its time to think about your new year resolutions, and health targets. So what type of diets and exercise programs are trending this year to help you get rid of those unwanted pounds? I’ve had a look around on […]
So… The big question… What are your New Year’s Resolutions??? If you haven’t had time to think of any resolutions, here’s a few of ours to get you started! Matt – Physiotherapist – Using my foam roller every day – To drink more water throughout the day – Not to use my […]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Comfort Health! Opening hours over Christmas. Monday 24th – Open 10am – 4pm Tuesday 25th – Closed Wednesday 26th – Closed Thursday 27th – Closed Friday 28th – Open 12pm- 3pm Monday 31st – Closed Tuesday 1st – Closed Wednesday 2nd – Open […]
Matt Comfort – Physiotherapist Matt is a fully Chartered, experienced Physiotherapist, and the proud owner of Comfort Health. He has experience working in Private Practice, in Professional Sports and as part of the teaching staff at the UWE. He is also qualified in Sports Massage, Acupuncture and Cupping Therapy and regularly uses these techniques […]
Jenny Buckley – Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor I have always had an interest in sport, playing badminton competitively from a young age, so it was probably inevitable that my career would take me in a therapy direction. Having completed a BSc in Sports Conditioning and Coaching at UWE as well as additional qualifications in […]
