RICE is old news. Modern injury care has moved on, and POLICE is now the recommended approach. Here’s what it means, why it works, and how it helps you recover faster.

The Superman exercise is a popular choice for strengthening the lower back, but is it safe for everyone? In this blog we explore how to do it properly, who benefits most and when you might need safer alternatives. Expert advice from the osteopaths at Body Zest Banstead.

Weak glutes can be a major cause of lower back pain. Learn why it happens and how to fix it with help from Body Zest Banstead.

Feeling stiff in the cold? Learn why winter makes your joints ache and simple ways to stay mobile, plus how osteopathy can help.

Lower back pain can make even simple things feel like hard work, but a few gentle stretches can help ease stiffness and get you moving more freely again. In this blog, our osteopaths at Body Zest share their favourite safe and effective stretches for everyday back pain, plus expert tips on when to stretch, when to strengthen, and when it’s time to get checked.

The dark winter months can leave us feeling stiff and sluggish. Body Zest explains why staying mobile is vital for your circulation, mood and immunity, and how osteopathy can help you move more freely.

Discover how radial and focused shockwave therapy at Body Zest in Banstead can relieve stubborn muscle and tendon pain. A non-invasive treatment for faster, natural healing.

Back support belts can offer short-term relief from lower back pain - but are they the right choice for you? In this blog, the Body Zest team explains how these belts work, when they can help, and when they might do more harm than good. Learn how to use one safely (without becoming dependent on it) and what really makes the biggest difference to your back health.

Reflux and colic can leave both babies and parents feeling unsettled. This blog explores how cranial osteopathy helps support digestion, release tension, and soothe even the most unsettled little ones.

Tongue tie is about more than latching or feeding. It can cause tension throughout a baby’s body, affect digestion, disrupt sleep, and impact comfort. Learn how cranial osteopathy can gently support your baby’s whole-body development.

Think working from your sofa or bed is harmless? It might be the reason you’re waking up stiff or ending the day in pain. As osteopaths, we see this all the time - here's why your comfy work setup could be sabotaging your spine, and what to do instead.

Neck pain first thing in the morning? Your pillow might be the culprit. In this blog, our osteopaths explain how to sleep smarter, reduce tension, and support your spine overnight.

If you’re diabetic, your feet need extra attention. Discover how expert podiatry at Body Zest can help prevent complications, improve comfort, and protect your long-term health.

Think your sleep posture is the problem? The real issue might be something else entirely. Here’s what most advice gets wrong, and how to sleep smarter.

Lower back tension is one of the most common complaints we see at Body Zest. Whether it’s due to long hours sitting, poor posture, or stress, gentle movement can make a big difference. In this blog, we share three of our favourite exercises to ease lower back pain and help your spine move better, including one that works the whole body.

After the chaos of summer, it’s normal to feel tired and tense. Here are 4 simple daily habits that help restore balance in your body and support your wellbeing.

What’s the difference between radial and focused shockwave therapy? Learn how they work, what they treat, and how they help your body heal chronic MSK pain.

Before you follow popular tips like standing desks or taking painkillers, read what our osteopaths at Body Zest in Banstead want you to know about back pain.

Is NHS physio not helping like you hoped? This blog explores the key differences between NHS physiotherapy and osteopathy, and why many people turn to private care for more personalised, hands-on treatment.

Tired of back pain that keeps coming back? This blog breaks down five surprising reasons your pain might be recurring, and what you can do to fix it for good.