While pushing to improve your technique and achieving results are both important parts of workout regimes, another essential element (yet one which is all too often overlooked) is recovery or ‘prehabilitation’. What do we mean by the term prehabilitation? Whether you’re a runner, a gym bunny, you cycle, play football, or just enjoy […]
Benefits of Foam Rolling
Foam rolling has become a mainstay in professional sports and everyday training routines. From elite athletes warming up for competition to regular gym-goers easing post-session tightness, the benefits of foam rolling are widely recognised, even if the research is still evolving. While it’s no substitute for hands-on treatment from a physio or massage therapist, […]
10 Simple Strength and Conditioning Exercises You Can Do in the Gym
We have put together 10 simple strength and conditioning exercises you do can at the gym. Adding these tried and tested exercises to your regime for 10 minutes a day really can make all the difference to your overall strength and core stability. As well as playing a crucial role in weight control and fitness […]
How to Avoid Common Running Injuries
For thousands of people, it’s peak time to slip on their trainers and hit the road. We are all aware of the benefits of running. We can increase cardiovascular fitness and enhance feelings of wellness and relaxation. However, training errors can also predispose a runner to injuries such as IT Band syndrome, also known as […]
Avoid Injuries by Training Smarter: The Power of Progressive Overload
You’ve stepped back into the gym. The weights are stacked, the space feels familiar, and your motivation is high. But your body might not be quite as ready as your mindset. And that’s not a weakness. It’s just reality. Whether you’ve taken a break, trained differently, or reduced your intensity, your ability to […]
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment A Clients Story From Pain to Recovery
Have you found yourself struggling to wear your favourite shoes or to hit your stride on your daily run? Maybe you are waking up with pain in your feet or find that by the end of the day, you struggle to walk around. If so, you could be experiencing symptoms of plantar fasciitis. In this […]
Physio Approved: Warm-Up Exercises to Do Before Your Winter Workout
As the chill of winter sets in, it’s more important than ever to adapt your exercise routine to the colder weather. Our physiotherapists at Nordic Balance are here to guide you through the essential warm-up exercises to do before your winter workout. Our team understands the unique challenges that the cold season brings to your workout […]
Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a unique and innovative treatment option for various musculoskeletal conditions. It stands out for its remarkable effectiveness in managing Plantar Fasciitis, a common overuse injury often experienced by runners. But first, what is Shockwave Therapy? Approved by NICE, Shockwave Therapy works by passing short, intense sound waves into affected tissues. The […]
Pitch-Side Physio: Proud Partners of Battersea Ironsides
Chosen Physiotherapists of Battersea Ironsides We’re proud to officially announce our partnership with Battersea Ironsides Rugby Club, one of South London’s most iconic grassroots rugby organisations. From this season forward, Nordic Balance will be providing dedicated pitch-side physiotherapy support and off-the-pitch rehabilitation for the club’s adult men’s and women’s teams, as well as their […]
Physiotherapy in Battersea: Nordic Balance Celebrates One Year on St Johns Hill
This November marks one year since we opened our physiotherapy clinic on St John’s Hill, just 10 minutes from Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Town, and what a year it’s been! From day one, we’ve felt genuinely welcomed by the Battersea, Clapham Junction and Wandsworth communities, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate that support […]
