If you’re in pain or discomfort but want to avoid surgery or medical drugs, osteopathy might be a good choice for pain relief. Wondering exactly what osteopathy is? We know investing in your health is a big decision to make, so in this blog we explain what you need to know about osteopathy. What is
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
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
Do you suffer from headaches on a regular basis? If so, you’re not alone. Many people deal with the pain and discomfort of headaches every day. While there are many different ways to manage headache pain, osteopathy can be an effective option for some people. In this blog post, we will discuss how osteopathy can
Do you ever get pins and needles? That feeling of tingling in your arm or leg that makes it difficult to concentrate or move? If so, you’re not alone. Pins and needles is a common symptom that can have many different causes. In this blog post, we will discuss what pins and needles are, what
Injury and muscle strain seem to come with the territory when you’re a keen sports player. Whether it’s tendonitis, damaged ligaments, strained hamstrings or even dislocation and fracture, your body takes a lot of knocks. Sports injuries can be helped to heal with osteopathy, and we’ll explore how, in this blog. Being out of action
