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What are discs and what are slipped discs?

Intervertebral discs sit between the bones in your spine (vertebrae) and act as shock absorbers.  They also contribute to the flexibility of your spine.   Discs sit in the anterior (front) part of your spine so you can’t feel them through your skin.  When...

How do you diagnose Sciatica?

Reaching a diagnosis is a bit like being a detective and collecting as many ‘clues’ as possible. We start by looking at your symptoms.  Sciatica usually presents with pain shooting down the back of your thigh and calf.  You may also have pins and needles...

My favourite stretches for Sciatica

Stretching and exercise are super useful for managing many conditions and sciatica is no exception.  Here are some examples of stretches for Sciatica.  Everyone is different though, so I recommend you seek professional guidance if you are in pain.   Stretch your...

Numb Bums and Back Pain – What is Sciatica?

Sciatica seems to be a well known but poorly understood condition. It generally refers to pain in the buttock and back of the leg, but can also include back pain, tingling, shooting pain, numbness and muscle tension. Sciatica is a result of irritation to the sciatic...

Shoulder Exercise – The Prince Charles

  1. Stand upright with feet shoulder width apart. 2. Bring your affected arm up behind your back. 3. Bring up your good arm to hold onto the affected arm. 4. Use your good arm to bring your hand further up your back. You should feel a stretch in the front of the...

We’re in the 1000 Swifts project for E17 Art Trail

Ashlins Natural Health is taking part in the 1000 Swifts project to celebrate the new Walthamstow wetlands centre. Sites and organisations across Walthamstow are taking part in the project and displaying swifts. Why not follow the trail and see how many swifts you can...