A question that osteopaths frequently hear is whether to use ice or heat treatment to help manage pain. The answer will always depend on the patient and the type of injury or pain that they are experiencing. The general rule of thumb is to use...
Common kneecap injuries, what is it, how are they caused, what are the symptoms, treatment, and prevention. The knee joint is one of the largest and complexed joints in the human body. It connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shinbone), allowing the knee to bend and...
A question that osteopaths frequently hear is whether to use ice or heat treatment to help manage pain. The answer will always be dependent on the patient and the type of injury or pain that they are experiencing. The general rule of thumb is to...
Getting a full night of sleep (minimum of 8 hours) is absolutely necessary for your overall health and for maintaining a good quality of life, (read our blog titled “Benefits of a good night’s sleep” for more info as to why sleeping is so important). Many...
As osteopaths it is very common for us to deal with patients struggling with back pain. Chronic back pain is often aggravated from strain caused by incorrect postures, awkward sleeping positions, stress and bad lifestyle habits such as poor nutrition excessive alcohol intake, and weight...
It is common for many women to experience pain both before and during their menstrual cycles, but excessive intense pain is not considered to be normal. The excessive pain is often server enough to interfere with your daily activities. But do not fear, you do...
Did you know that to experience pain in your body, you do not have to only have to sprain a ligament or strain a muscle. Think of your body as a machine and of your organs as cogs that keep the machine running. Each cog...
Clinical Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control. Strength, flexibility and breathing. Clinical Pilates can be used in conjunction with other forms of physical therapy, such as osteopathy and physiotherapy, as it can be used to treat a...
12 December 2021 marked the 140th anniversary of death of Dr Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathy. It is only fitting that we take the opportunity to reflect on the man that created our field of work. As well as acknowledge his contribution to...
Endometriosis is a painful condition that occurs in the female anatomy, in which tissues similar to those that line the inside the uterus, grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis commonly affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and tissues lining the pelvis. It is normally diagnosed during a...