Category: Columns

Yorkshire Sport Medicine’s resident Sports Massage Therapist, Olivia Bolsher, is talking about what to expect and consider when booking a sports massage. Sports massage is a form of manual therapy which includes a mixture of deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and soft tissue release. This is different to your typical massage you may receive […]

Leeds United FC Senior Men’s Physiotherapist and Senior Physiotherapist for Yorkshire Sports Medicine, Bill Atton, has put together some pointers for returning to sport following the initial wave of the pandemic. Now that the government has relaxed restrictions to allow safe return to sport, we have put together a few key points to ensure you […]

For details of private readings phone 01423 339770 Email: jcp@magepublishing.co.uk VIRGO 23 August – 22 September You will be fuming with frustration at some of the restrictions which are being imposed upon you, but go with the flow and stop trying to push a snowball uphill. If some plans have to be delayed until 2021, […]

This walk in the Howardian Hills explores the undulating countryside to the south and west of Hovingham. The walk, which goes through farmland, woodland and parkland, includes several climbs, especially on the quiet road between Coulton and Scackleton. There’s also a very short stretch alongside a fast road at Point 6 in the directions where […]

Find out what the stars have got in store for you. For details of private readings phone 01423 339770Email: jcp@magepublishing.co.uk LEO 23 July – 22 August This could be an awkward month in which you have to play catch up, not only with other people but also with yourself. You’ll come under pressure to do […]

The highlight of this delightful short walk is a two-mile section alongside the River Derwent. The entire river is an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and abounds with a variety of wildlife, both in the water and the nearby fields. The walk also circles Sutton Wood, a large area of semi-natural woodland that’s a […]

This month Sarah Rayner, Lead Physiotherapist and Musculoskeletal Sonographer at Yorkshire Sports Medicine, talks us through shoulder pain and ultrasound. Shoulder pain and weakness can have a real impact on day to day life. Shoulder pain has become more common over lockdown as we have had more time to be involved in gardening and DIY […]

I hate waiting. I’m absolutely not impatient, I just hate waiting. And yes, there’s a difference. But at the moment, life seems to be a pretty big waiting game. Waiting for my house sale to complete. Waiting to collect my new car. Waiting for the bus because my car isn’t ready yet. Waiting to find […]

What have the stars got in store for you? ARIES Despite April being a “birthday” month for many of you, it looks like there are going to be times when it’s a bit of a slog. Routines are annoyingly predictable and there is a mood of frustration and impatience which makes you want to break […]

We’ve got an extra special edition of Time Travel for you this month ladies and gents, because we want you to get involved. And while we always encourage your letters and phone calls (or ‘tweets’ and ‘likes’ if you’re a digi-Linker), this month’s call to action actually goes one step further and comes from the […]

GETTING THERE Start from Pocklington bus station. Pocklington is 15 miles from York accessed via the A1079 Hull Road. There’s ample parking in the town although the central streets have parking limited to two hours. Some limited roadside parking may be available on Kilnwick Road near the point the walk leaves and re-enters the town. […]

By Daisy Hutchinson Being veggie nowadays is so much easier than it has been in the past. There is more variety, delicious meat-free meat options and more places are offering better vegetarian and vegan options. But it can still be a faff to figure out where you can go, especially if you’re in a group […]

York has been a city since before records began and as a result, has a deep and fascinating story in every nook and cranny just waiting to be remembered. But for me, one of the most overlooked reasons to visit York is the sites of religious importance.

What do the stars have in store for you this month? Quite an exciting month on the work scene as you work towards specific dates and targets in the short and mid-term future.  You’re on course and you’re satisfied in knowing that you’re “getting there”! Social life is a bit flat, but on the plus […]

Every month, when I prepare to write my monthly column, I sit down with a notebook and my favourite Spotify playlist and argue with myself for a good hour over what it should be about. Then Krystal tells me no one wants to read about my dog’s ability to give me his paw (even though […]