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...
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 diet provides an adequate intake of nutrients (for most...
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 mention in a previous blog titled the “Dangers of...
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 asked questions an osteopath answers every day. The truth of...
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 overlapping treatment options with patients choosing their preferred method. However, with some MSK conditions, acupuncture can be...
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 range of mobility. The cervical facet joints are found below the skull...
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 heart throughout the body to its muscles and organs) and the venous network (which is responsible for...
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 muscles of the upper body, with some the muscles in the front...
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 the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by...