Having a good posture promotes better breathing, which results in more oxygen and more nutrients reaching the brain. This in turn will improve your child’s concentration, thinking patterns, thoughts and ideas, which greatly impacts their learning and studying abilities. Living in the digital age, as great...
Osgood – Schlatter Disease (OSD) is one of the most common knee ailments occurring in preteens and adolescents. This condition is not a “disease” but rather an injury from overuse and is not as serious as it sounds, but for some children, it can be...
The human body is a fascinating thing. It is resilient, strong and made to move. But one wrong move can lead to a serious injury. This is why poor exercise techniques are dangerous to your musculoskeletal health. Physical exercise is extremely beneficial to your overall health....
Osteoporosis, meaning porous bone, is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from a loss of bone density, typically resulting from hormonal changes or deficiency of calcium and/or vitamin D. Although osteoporosis is commonly seen in the elderly, it can occur...
Osteoarthritis is a disease that manifests as joint pain. It is of the most common forms of arthritis, affects millions of people around the world. Osteoarthritis is a disease that causes the cartilage in the bone joints to deteriorate. Besides the breaking down of cartilage,...
Elbow pain can affect one’s quality of life and completion of daily activities. There is a common misconception that the elbow is an easy joint to treat. However, given that the elbow is a complex joint that allows and controls the movement of the arm,...
When you are stressed or anxious your muscles contract. This is an automatic reflex reaction. This is as a stress response more commonly known as “fight or flight” response. It is the body’s way of getting ready to face a perceived physical threat. Along with...
Commonly, osteopathy is not a painful practice, although it is possible for many people to often experience soreness after receiving osteopathic treatment. This is referred to as a post treatment reaction, and is a normal response as it enables the body’s healing process. This pain...
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as neck pain, lower back pain and arthritis are the leading causes of disability in the United Kingdom. Being a victim of this condition often means that you are unable to complete your ordinary daily activities, which has a huge societal...
As we live our lives and get older it is perfectly normal to get grey hairs and wrinkles. It is also normal for your muscles, bones, joints and other associated tissues to change as we age. However, this does not mean that we have to...