The Health Suite

The Health Suite Midlands' leading Doctor-led Wellness and Longevity Clinic.
Offering Medical & Complementary and the latest technological Therapies.
Based in Leicester- International

Stretching your hips but still feeling tight? Your hips might not actually be the problem. We’re delighted to see Fatema...
03/09/2026

Stretching your hips but still feeling tight? Your hips might not actually be the problem.

We’re delighted to see Fatema Contractor, Consultant Osteopath at The Health Suite, featured in Woman & Home, sharing her expertise on an area many people overlook when dealing with hip tightness and lower back discomfort: the glutes.

Your glutes play an important role in pelvic support, hip stability and everyday movement. When they’re weak, tight or not functioning effectively, other areas can start compensating.

And endlessly stretching the place that hurts? Not always the answer.

In the feature, Fatema explains why looking beyond the site of discomfort matters and shares simple movements that can help improve mobility and reduce tension.

👉 Swipe through for the key takeaways and exercises.

02/09/2026

The injury has healed… so why does it still hurt?

Persistent pain doesn’t always mean that your body is still damaged.

After an injury, inflammation and pain are important protective responses. But sometimes, even after the original tissues have healed, the nervous system can remain more sensitive and protective than it needs to be.

The brain and nervous system can essentially become better at producing pain. Signals that previously wouldn’t have caused a problem may begin to feel uncomfortable or painful.

This is one of the reasons chronic pain can be so complex.

It also means that simply finding the original injury and treating the tissues isn’t always enough. Understanding persistent pain can involve looking at the nervous system, movement, sleep, stress, previous experiences and wider health, alongside the physical structures themselves.

Your pain is real, even when the original injury has healed. And understanding why it persists can be an important part of recovery.

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01/09/2026

ADHD isn’t always just about what’s happening in the brain.

When we think about ADHD, we often focus on concentration, impulsivity and hyperactivity. But there can be a much wider picture to consider.

Factors such as sleep, nutrition, iron levels, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, gut health, inflammation and metabolic health can all influence energy, cognition and how someone feels day to day.

That doesn’t mean these factors cause ADHD, or that correcting them will make ADHD disappear. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition. But identifying and addressing other health issues alongside appropriate ADHD care may help support overall wellbeing and symptom management.

The important distinction is this: having ADHD doesn’t mean every symptom you experience should automatically be attributed to ADHD.

A thorough, whole-person assessment can help identify whether something else may also be contributing.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with ADHD symptoms and would like more information about assessment and support, comment ADHD below.

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28/08/2026

"My tummy hurts.” But what if it’s not just their tummy?

When a child repeatedly complains of tummy aches, bloating or digestive discomfort, it can be difficult for parents to understand what’s really going on.

The gut and brain are closely connected through the gut-brain axis, meaning digestive health and emotional wellbeing can influence one another.

A child’s gut microbiome may play a role not only in digestion, but also in their wider health and wellbeing. Stress, worry and anxiety can sometimes be felt physically in the gut too.

But recurring tummy pain shouldn’t simply be dismissed as anxiety. Persistent or recurrent symptoms deserve to be properly understood.

If your child keeps telling you their tummy hurts, particularly if you’ve also noticed changes in their digestion, appetite, energy, mood or confidence, it may be worth looking at the bigger picture.

Because sometimes “my tummy hurts” is only the beginning of the conversation.

👇 Concerned about your child’s tummy or gut health? Comment TUMMY below and we’ll send you more information.

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25/08/2026

Walking slower isn’t always “just getting older.”

A change in walking speed can sometimes tell us more about our health than we realise.

Walking relies on several systems working together, including muscle strength, balance, coordination, vision, joints and the nervous system. When one of these is affected, the way we walk can change.

A slower or altered walking pattern may be associated with:

• Reduced muscle strength
• Problems with balance or stability
• Joint pain or stiffness
• Reduced confidence when walking
• Neurological changes
• Changes in general health or mobility

This doesn’t mean that walking more slowly automatically indicates a medical problem. But if there is a new, unexplained or progressive change in the way someone walks, it’s worth paying attention to rather than simply assuming it’s part of getting older.

The way we walk can provide important clues about our overall health.

If you’re concerned about an elderly parent or loved one whose walking, balance or mobility has changed, comment WALKING below and we’ll send you more information.

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24/08/2026

Does your knee click, crack or pop when you move? 👀

It can sound alarming, but a noisy knee doesn’t automatically mean there’s something wrong with it.

Painless clicking or cracking can happen for several reasons, including movement of tendons and tissues around the joint or changes in pressure within the joint itself. If there’s no pain, swelling or loss of movement, it often isn’t something to worry about.

What matters more is what comes with the clicking.

If your knee noises are accompanied by:

• Pain or tenderness
• Swelling
• Locking or catching
• Giving way or instability
• Reduced movement
• A change following an injury

then it’s worth having the knee properly assessed.

The sound alone doesn’t tell us there’s damage. Your symptoms and how your knee functions tell us much more.

So, knees making a bit of noise? Often perfectly normal. Knees making noise and causing problems? That deserves a closer look.

👇 Concerned about your knees? Comment KNEE below and we’ll send you more information about how we can help.

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20/08/2026

Sometimes the signs that a young person is struggling aren’t the ones we expect.

It may not always look like sadness or tears.

It can look like withdrawing from family and friends. Changes in behaviour. Losing interest in things they once enjoyed. Struggling at school. Changes in sleep or appetite. Or simply seeming different from themselves.

For parents, knowing what’s part of growing up and when your teenager may need a little more support isn’t always easy.

Creating space for them to talk, listening without judgement and noticing changes in their behaviour can be incredibly important.

But sometimes, talking to someone outside of the family can make all the difference.

If your teenager needs a safe, confidential space to talk openly about how they’re feeling, Jo is here to listen and support them without judgement.

A space where they can feel heard, understood and supported at their own pace.

📍 The Health Suite, Leicester
📞 Contact our team on 0116 2410010 to find out more or book an appointment with Jo.
Visit out wesbite for more details: https://thehealthsuite.co.uk/treatments/adolescent-counselling-in-leicester/

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18/08/2026

Your results say “normal”. But you still feel exhausted. So what happens next?

Persistent fatigue can be frustrating, particularly when initial blood tests don't reveal an obvious explanation.

But a normal result doesn't necessarily answer every question.

Fatigue can have many potential contributors, from sleep and stress to nutritional deficiencies, hormonal changes, lifestyle factors and underlying health conditions. The important thing is to look at the whole picture, rather than a single set of numbers in isolation.

In this reel, Natasha explains why understanding your symptoms, history and individual circumstances matters when investigating ongoing fatigue.

Because the goal shouldn't simply be to get your results into the “normal” range.

It should be to understand why you don't feel like yourself.

Comment NORMAL for more information

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. But would you recognise the warning signs?We’re proud to see Dr...
14/08/2026

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. But would you recognise the warning signs?

We’re proud to see Dr Asiya Maula from The Health Suite featured in Men’s Health, sharing her medical insight on bowel cancer, the symptoms we shouldn’t ignore and why early action matters.

Around 44,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK While many bowel symptoms have completely benign causes, persistent changes shouldn’t simply be dismissed.

5 signs worth knowing:

• Persistent changes in bowel habits
• Blood in your stool or re**al bleeding
• Unexplained abdominal pain or cramping
• Feeling that your bowels don’t fully empty
• Unexplained fatigue or weight loss

And prevention matters too. Lifestyle factors including diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol and maintaining a healthy weight can all play a role in reducing risk.

Knowing what’s normal for your body matters. If something changes and doesn’t feel right, get it checked.

A fantastic feature for Dr Maula, helping bring an important conversation about bowel cancer awareness to a wider audience.

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