Many people seek out an osteopath for help with recovery from an injury or operation, but did you know that you can choose osteopathy for chronic pain and inflammation? Pain is described as chronic if it lasts over 3 months or beyond the usual time of healing from an acute injury. While the traditional view
Elbow pain is often due to one of two conditions – golfers’ elbow or tennis elbow. Our osteopaths are trained in ‘differential diagnosis’, meaning that they will assess and accurately identify the cause of pain. They will take a complete case history to enable them to accurately diagnose the condition and create a treatment plan.
Many people visit our clinics seeking osteopathy for pain relief. Our osteopaths support people of all ages whose life is affected by pain, whether that’s from an injury sustained through sports or at work, or chronic conditions like arthritis. Doctors write 55 million prescriptions for painkillers each year, so it’s not surprising that so many
Good luck if you are just embarking on a new exercise regime trying to get fit in the New Year. Exercising is one of the best ways to get healthy and stay that way, but like anything worthwhile it requires effort and commitment. Yet, as our team of osteopaths have observed each New Year, sudden
The holidays are a time for fun and festivities, with lots of time spent with loved ones, and of course then there’s Christmas television! All the travelling, socialising and eating means we’re often sitting down more and for longer periods than we’re used to. So it’s not surprising if, during and after the holiday season
The holidays are a time for celebration and spending time with family and friends. However, for many people, the Christmas holidays can also be a time of stress and anxiety. If you’re looking for ways to reduce holiday stress, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we will discuss five tips that
What is biomechanics? Biomechanics is the study of the movement of the body. It looks at how the body moves and how forces are applied to it. This can help us to understand how athletes can improve their sports performance, and how they can prevent injuries from occurring. In this blog post, we will explore
If you’re like most people, you’ll be doing some travelling during the holiday season. Whether you’re going to visit family and friends or taking a much-needed vacation, there’s likely to be some luggage involved. Unfortunately, many people injure their back while lifting luggage – often with painful consequences. In this blog post, we will describe
Did you know that osteopathy can help with digestive pain? It’s true! Poor blood supply, injury or strain on the muscles or bones around the digestive system can all lead to pain or discomfort. In this blog post, we will discuss how osteopathy can help with digestive pain and other symptoms.
It’s no secret that stress can take a toll on our mental and emotional health, but what you may not know is that stress can also have a negative impact on our physical health. In fact, stress has been shown to make pain worse and slow the healing process after an injury. If you’re struggling