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The Sacroiliac Joint
The sacroiliac (SI) joints are structural joints found on either side of the pelvis. They make up the junction between the sacrum (portion of the tailbone) and the ilium (pelvic bone). Due to their st
13 August, 2022
Cold Causing Painful Joints
Cold weather for many people can often mean painful aching bones, and stiff joints. There are many theories about how winter and colder weather can affect the body, but the exact cause of the discomfo
10 August, 2022
Osteopathy for Stress Management
These past couple of years have been extremely stressful for many of us. Many patients do not realise that stress can affect them both mentally and physically. The nervous system, the cardiovascular s
07 August, 2022
Busting Back Pain Myths
As osteopaths, we commonly treat patients for back pain. Every patient’s experience of pain is different, and each patient’s belief in what their diagnosis is, is different. Because of this, we often
07 August, 2022
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain throughout body. This condition also causes fatigue due sleep disturbances, as well as cognitive issues. Studies suggest
04 August, 2022
Forward Head Posture
Forward Head Posture (FHP) is a common condition that develops over time. In a normal neutral posture, your ears will be positioned directly above the shoulders, creating a “straight line” down the mi
01 August, 2022
MSK Pain From Cycling
Cycling is one of the best sports you can do for your well-being. It is good for your brain, your heart, and your overall health. Research by the British Medical Journal has found that cycling regular
28 July, 2022
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is an autoimmune disease. The immune system, which is meant to fight off germs and viruses from the body, gets disarrayed and attacks the body’s healthy tissue cell
25 July, 2022
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. This condition is caused when the tendon inside the shoulder rubs or catches on the surrounding tissue or bone as you lift your arm. I
28 June, 2022
Hamstring Injuries
One of the most common sporting injuries that patients experience is a hamstring strain. The hamstring consists of a group of three muscles that run along the back of the thigh, from the hip to just b
28 June, 2022
The Importance of Stretching Before and After a Workout
Stretching has shown to have numerous health benefits. Not only does it improve posture and muscle flexibility, it can also increase energy levels and release tension from the body. Whilst everyone sh
28 June, 2022
Postpartum Osteopathic Care
It is often thought that being pregnant and having a baby is the most physically challenging thing that a woman will go through in her life. Let’s face it, pregnancy is incredibly tough. Not only does
28 June, 2022
Sleeping With Shoulder Pain
Shoulder injuries are typically caused by sports and other daily activities that require excessive and repetitive overhead motions of the arm, such as swimming, tennis, hanging curtains and gardening.
28 June, 2022
Osteopathy And Pain
As osteopaths we are highly trained to deal with a multitude of musculoskeletal conditions. On a day-to-day basis we see clients in the clinic with some form of MSK ailment. MSK ailments cover a wide
28 June, 2022
Three Reasons Why Osteopaths Recommend Swimming To Stay Healthy
It is great for cardiovascular health and fitness Not only is swimming great for heart and lung health, it is one of the few types of exercise which will elevate the heart rate without putting signifi
28 June, 2022
Osteopathy for whiplash
Whiplash is a neck injury that occurs with the forceful, rapid back and forth movement of the neck. Although whiplash is an acute injury, the impact can damage the neck bones and soft tissue and lead
04 May, 2022
Osteopathy for Back Pain
One of the many benefits of using osteopathy to relieve back pain is that it does not involve medication or surgery. Osteopathy is a way of detecting, treating, and preventing musculoskeletal problems
01 May, 2022
What is Ankylosis Spondylitis?
Ankylosis Spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis or an inflammatory disease that effects the spine and large joints of the body. Over time, this disease can cause some of the vertebrae (small
24 April, 2022
Does your diet affect your arthritis symptoms?
Arthritis is an inflammatory disorder that causes swelling and tenderness in one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain, swelling, stiffness and a decreased range of mot
20 April, 2022
Ice therapy for pain
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 experi
04 April, 2022
Recapping the Kneecap
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 th
30 March, 2022
Heat therapy for pain
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
22 March, 2022
Sleeping with the TV on, why should you not!
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”
19 March, 2022
Sleeping with back pain.
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, stre
16 March, 2022
Can osteopathy relieve period pain?
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 in
13 March, 2022
Pain, not always a strain or sprain!
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 machin
08 March, 2022
Clinical Pilates
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 p
06 March, 2022
DR A.T Still, The Founder of Osteopathy
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 fiel
03 March, 2022
Osteopathy for Endometriosis pain
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
02 March, 2022
Magnesium, does our bodies need it?
We have all heard that calcium is vital and necessary for our bone health. But did you know that there are other minerals that play an important role in our bodies. Fortunately for us a well-balanced
28 February, 2022
The importance of movement
A sedentary lifestyle is reality for a majority of the population. Thanks to Covid – 19 many people have spent more time sitting down over the past two years, rather than being active. Has we have men
26 February, 2022
To stretch or not to stretch?
Should I be stretching? How often should I stretch? How long should I hold a stretch for? What types of stretching is most effective? Is it possible to over stretch? These are amongst many commonly as
24 February, 2022
Can acupuncture enhance osteophatic treatment?
Acupuncture is a well ingrained treatment method for treating musculoskeletal problems such as back pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome or a rolled ankle. Acupuncture and osteopathy are overlap
18 February, 2022
What is facet lock?
The facet joints are small, cartilage-lined joints that form between two adjacent vertebrae (bones) in the spinal column. They can be found on either side of the spine and are responsible for its rang
15 February, 2022
The Lymphatic System
When non-medical professionals think of the human body’s circulatory system, they generally think of only two components: the arterial network (which carries the “clean” oxygen-rich blood from the hea
12 February, 2022
What is upper cross syndrome?
Upper Cross Syndrome, also known as Proximal or Shoulder Girdle Cross Syndrome, is a muscular imbalance that occurs in the neck, upper spine and shoulder girdle of the body. This condition affects the
09 February, 2022
Carpal tunnel syndrome
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway formed by bones and ligaments on the palm-side of the wrist. Tendons from the forearm run through the tunnel and attach into the hand and fingers, along with t
06 February, 2022
Why is water so important for your health?
It is monotonously stated that we need to drink more than 2 litres of water every day to keep ourselves healthy and hydrated. Have you ever asked yourself why this is emphasized repeatedly to us? Well
03 February, 2022
Are you experiencing pain whilst you drive
For many, driving can be an enjoyable experience that one looks forward to. It can mean some much-needed alone time away from the family, listening to our favourite tunes on the commute to work, catch
31 January, 2022
Causes of your child’ back pain
It is common for children to experience back pain, as it can be caused by many factors in their daily lives. If your child is constantly complaining about back aches or pain, it vital to their health
28 January, 2022
Face masks are still compulsory
With COVID- 19 still a part of our reality, and the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant, the wearing of face masks and regular sanitisation of our hands and surfaces remains as vital as ever, even
23 December, 2021
Travelling with chronic pain
Osteopaths, on the daily, see patients that suffer from chronic pain as a result of many medical conditions or injury that affects different areas of the body. The NHS has classified chronic pain as a
23 December, 2021
An osteopath’s guide to surviving Christmas
Christmas is here! This means extra stress for most of us, as we try to cram in last minute Christmas shopping trips and carry heavy shopping bags throughout shopping centres and malls. There is also
22 December, 2021
Lower Cross Syndrome
Lower Cross Syndrome (LCS) is not an injury or illness. It is a condition that causes an imbalance in the musculoskeletal system, especially the hips, pelvis and lower back. Initially, the syndrome is
05 December, 2021
Achilles’ Tendinitis
Achilles’ tendinitis is the term used to describe the inflammation of the Achilles tendon. This is different from tendinosis which is the degeneration of collagen in the Achilles tendon. The Achilles
02 December, 2021
Sports Massage: What are the Benefits?
Massage is a longstanding therapeutic technique that is used for treating aches and pain in the body. There are different options, techniques and levels of pressure used in massage, to target the diff
30 November, 2021
What is Dancer’s Hip?
Snapping Hip Syndrome (SHS) or “dancer’s hip”, like the name suggests, is a condition where you will feel a snapping sensation or hear a popping sound in your hip when doing simple tasks such as walki
27 November, 2021
Osteopathy for chronic pain
Pain occurs for various reasons and can either be short term, referred to as acute pain, or it could persist for a longer period, termed “chronic pain”, which is likely to be caused by functional chan
23 November, 2021
What is dry needling?
Dry needling, also known as intramuscular stimulation, is a fairly new modern technique that has been developed to treat musculoskeletal pain. During a dry needling session, a practitioner will insert
20 November, 2021
What is text neck?
“Text-Neck”, or an anterior head syndrome, is postural strain of the neck muscle that is caused by bending your neck forward while staring at your smartphone or other devices for hours per day. But do
17 November, 2021
Can Osteopathy help to reduce to anxiety?
Can osteopathy reduce anxiety? Does this seem to be a silly question because osteopathy can only be used to treat conditions affecting the joints and muscles? The simple truth is yes, osteopathy can b
13 November, 2021
Osteopathy for calf strains
The calf refers to the group in the lower half of the leg that has the function of pointing the feet and toes, supporting the arch of the foot and enabling movement. A calf strain occurs when one or m
10 November, 2021
What is a pinched nerve, and can osteopathy help?
A pinched or compressed nerve can occur in many places throughout the body, when pressure is placed on the nerve roots by its surrounding tissue (bones, cartilage, muscles and/or tendons). A person ca
06 November, 2021Your Child’s Posture
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 a
09 July, 2021
WHAT IS OSGOOD – SCHLATTER DISEASE
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 seriou
08 July, 2021
Exercise Techniques
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 musculoskel
07 July, 2021
Juvenile Osteoporosis
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
06 July, 2021
What Is Osteoarthritis?
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 cartilag
05 July, 2021
ELBOW PAIN
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 joi
04 July, 2021HOW DOES STRESS CAUSE NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN
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 g
03 July, 2021
WHAT TO DO AFTER RECEIVING OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT
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 reac
02 July, 2021
BACKLOGS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE DUE TO COVID-19
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
01 July, 2021
As we age….
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, t
07 June, 2021Arthritis and Exercise
Being active is not only about improving your physical health but also your mental health. Studies have shown that exercise can play a role in managing arthritis. Arthritis can cause pain, stiffness a
06 June, 2021
Benefits of Walking
Physical activity does not have to be complicated. Many people have started to include walking as part of their daily exercise routine during this covid-19 pandemic. Walking is a great way to improve
05 June, 2021
Osteopathy as a Treatment for Sinusitis
Osteopathy is commonly sought to treat musculoskeletal ailments. However, osteopaths can also treat sinus infections, sinusitis or sinus congestion. The sinuses are four air-filled chambers found in t
04 June, 2021
Osteopathy for the Temporomandibular Joint
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jaw to the skull and is one of the most used joints in the body. The TMJ is the small joint on either side of the face , in front of the ears. Every time
03 June, 2021
Hypermobility
Hypermobility is often confused with flexibility. Flexibility refers to the available range of motion in the body, but this range of motion does not go beyond what is considered to be the normal range
02 June, 2021
What is Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body which starts in the lower spine, passes through the buttocks, back of the thighs and ends in the feet. The primary function of this nerve is to conne
01 June, 2021
Osteopathy and Pregnancy
The female body undergoes numerous postural, hormonal, emotional, functional changes during pregnancy. Osteopathy recognises that the body’s structure and function rely intimately on each other. As su
17 May, 2021Why Stretching Is Important?
Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you c
16 May, 2021
What Is Pain & When You Should Seek Help?
The most widely accepted definition of pain, established by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), is “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or res
15 May, 2021
Tips for Keeping Your Back Healthy
Back pain is a common misfortune experienced by many every day. Living in pain can be miserable and diminish your quality of life, causing you to miss out on days of work and/or social activities that
14 May, 2021Spinal Stenosis
The spine runs from your neck to your lower back and the bones of the spine form the spinal canal, which protects the spinal cord. Spinal stenosis is a chronic condition which occurs when the space a
10 May, 2021
Dangers of living a Sedentary Lifestyle
A sedentary or inactive lifestyle is one where you spend a lot of time either sitting or lying down, with very little time spent on physical activity. This “lifestyle” is most commonly seen in corpora
09 May, 2021
Slipped or Herniated Disc:
Spinal discs act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae to which they are bonded. Think of the discs as circular pads of cartilage that lie between the bones of your spine, that absorbs any impact w
08 May, 2021Is working from home causing you back pain?
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic many people have started working from home and have created makeshift working stations. Which is why a large number of people are experiencing lower back pain caused by ch
07 May, 2021
Back Pain and Depression: An Interrelated Relationship
Studies have shown that the more severe the episode of back pain, the more likely suffers of chronic back pain can experience symptoms of depression. Patients with chronic back pain often demonstrate
06 May, 2021
Osteopathic Treatment for Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease and a common respiratory condition. Asthma affects all age groups but often emerges in childhood. This disease is characterised by recurrent attacks of breathlessness
05 May, 2021
Osteopathy for Babies
Osteopathy is a gentle, safe, and holistic approach of osteopathic treatment used for babies and children. This form of treatment involves the gentle manipulation of the baby’s head and spine to incre
04 May, 2021
Exercise Benefits for Mental Health
An unhealthy lifestyle can lead to a number of physical health problems and can also result in the deterioration of your mental health. Exercise is commonly recommended by medical professionals to imp
03 May, 2021
Exercise for Exercise for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a significant cause of disability, especially in older women. It is a condition that weakens the bones and often results in fractures and broken bones. These injuries can impair a pers
02 May, 2021
Relaxing the UK Lockdown: We are Protected
With the weather getting warmer and people wanting to reconnect with loved ones it is important to remember that the Covid-19 restrictions are in place for our protection, despite being slowly eased,
10 April, 2021
Tendinopathies
The term tendinopathy (also known as tendinosis) is used to describe clinical conditions associated with the overuse in and around tendons (Physiopedia, n.d). Tendon injuries, known as tendinopathies,
09 April, 2021
Improve Your Core Strength and Reduce Back Pain
Lower back pain is a very common musculoskeletal ailment that manifests in almost everyone, and it can often be reduced by strengthening the core (Winderl, 2018). The core should be viewed as a cube
08 April, 2021
Back Pain: Prevention Is Better Than A Cure
Back pain slowly starts as an ache that causes discomfort, reduces movement, and can also result in a shocking-shooting pain going down into the legs. Leading causes of back pain included arthritis, t
07 April, 2021Low Back Pain and Its Effects on Daily Life
Low back pain is a common health problem and major cause of disability. Back pain is an assembly of symptoms that affects people of all ages from children to the elderly. Low back pain (LBP) is define
06 April, 2021
No More Painkillers: In accordance with new NICE guidelines
Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting or recurring for more than three months. Chronic Primary Pain is where the cause of the pain is unknown, and Chronic Secondary Pain is when the pain is caused b
05 April, 2021
Non-Pharmacological Management of Chronic Primary Pain for Under 16s
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than three months and can either be secondary – related to an underlying condition or primary – there is no clear underlying cause, or the pain appears to be u
04 April, 2021
Sports Injuries: Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain can affect almost anyone, not only athletes. A person could slip on the pavement whilst walking or even roll their foot when dancing, and this could result in a sprain (Karina,
03 April, 2021
Sports Injuries: Biceps Tendonitis
What is Biceps Tendonitis: This condition occurs when the tendon that passes through the bicipital groove becomes inflamed and painful with increased activity and insufficient recovery t
01 April, 2021
WHAT COMMON CONDITIONS DO OSTEOPATHS TREAT?
Osteopathy believes that when the body’s musculoskeletal system is improperly balanced and/or misaligned, the functioning of the circulatory, lymphatic, or nervous systems is inhibited which can reduc
29 March, 2021
HEADACHES
Everyone has or will at some point in time experience the unpleasantness, that is having a headache. They range from the mild occasional headache to very frequent intense headaches or migraines. There
29 March, 2021
OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT (OMT)
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, is a set of physical techniques used by osteopathic practitioners to diagnose, treat, and prevent injury and/or illness. Using OMT, an osteopath moves a pat
29 March, 2021CHRONIC PAIN
Pain is an important reaction of the body’s nervous system that helps alert you to possible injury. When an injury occurs, pain signals travel from the injured area up through the spinal cord to the b
29 March, 2021
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Mental health includes one’s emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how one thinks, feels, and acts and therefore determines how one deals with stress; interacts with and builds re
29 March, 2021
What Conditions Do Osteopaths Treat?
Osteopathy is an incredibly useful and effective practice that can assess, diagnose, treat and prevent a vast array of different health problems, although it is most commonly used to treat back pain a
28 March, 2021
What To Do About A Prolapsed Or Slipped Disc
A slipped disc – also known as a prolapsed or herniated disc – can be incredibly painful and extremely difficult to live with, caused when the soft cushion of tissue between the bones in y
28 March, 2021
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
If you’re experiencing pain around the bottom of your foot, your heel and the arch, you may be suffering from plantar fasciitis, a condition that can be very uncomfortable indeed, making it very diffi
26 March, 2021
NICE Guidance On Low Back Pain
It’s important to be as informed as possible when it comes to your own health and if you are experiencing health difficulties at the moment, it can be helpful to research the issue so you can gain a d
26 March, 2021
