What is a repetitive strain injury? A repetitive strain injury occurs in the muscles, nerves, and tendons from repetitive movements and overuse. They can commonly occur in the hands, wrists, neck, shoulders, and arms. However, it can happen in any part of the body that can move. Repetitive movement to a particular area, such as
Shoulder muscles are used frequently throughout the day and can impact your quality of life if you become injured. Shoulder injuries can cause stiffness and restriction in your mobility, hindering the movement of your arm. This can be difficult to overcome as a gym enthusiast or someone who uses weight training. Seeing an osteopath and
Now that the holiday season has passed and new yearâs resolutions are here, many people are looking into starting a new workout regimen and getting into shape. Starting new workouts can lead to injury if you do not warm up and train appropriately. Even simple exercises like running can lead to serious injury without proper
Stress is unavoidable in life and can range from everyday situations such as being stuck in traffic on the way to a meeting to learning about the illness or death of a loved one. Stress is not always bad, though; some stress is good such as buying a new house, getting married, or having a baby. Stress, good or
Have you ever said or have heard someone say, \”I can feel it in my bones\” when referring to cold weather? It is becoming cold outside, and for some people, that means achy, painful, and stiff joints. There are certain speculations about how winter weather affects our bodies, causing discomfort, but no one knows for
Fall is here, and that means it is time to care for your garden. Simple tasks such as raking your lawn, clearing out your gutters, and harvesting your autumn vegetables can lead to aches and pains that you aren\’t ready for. There are several things you can do to get prepared for this autumn gardening
I get asked this question a lot in the clinic. The great news is that in the vast majority of cases, there is no sinister cause for lower back pain, we term these cases ânon-specificâ or âmechanicalâ lower back pain; implying a non-specific cause. Most cases of non-specific lower back pain resolve after 6-8 weeks
It is with great sadness that we have had to close our clinics across Devon for the next few months. The coronavirus has changed the way we live our lives, and we all have to adapt. Here at Osteo and Physio, we are adapting by bringing you online consultation support. Although, for the time being,
As an osteopath, I spend a lot of my time in clinic helping people with back pain who understandably want to know the reason that they hurt. People instinctively blame their posture, what they might have lifted or the amount of gardening they have been doing, all of which are valid potential reasons. But, pain
Did you know that there are bacteria in your gut that can improve your energy levels, lift your mood and even help you maintain a healthy weight? In fact, in an average human being, there are as many bacteria as there are cells in your body, and that together they usually weigh as much as