Arthritis pain is often worse during cold or damp weather. In our clinics, we see a lot of people with arthritic pains and inflammation that are aggravated during autumn and winter. In this blog post, we will explore some of the reasons why this happens – and what you can do about it. We will
Getting a good night’s sleep is fundamental to our health and wellbeing.Yet if you find it difficult to sleep, you’re not alone. Insomnia affects 1 in 3 people in the UK and every year 200,000 working days are lost to insufficient sleep. A number of factors can affect sleep quality, including of course any aches
If you’re driving long distance to visit loved ones, or are taking a road trip this holiday season, the last thing you want is to get out of the car with back pain that spoils your vacation. A good driving posture can help prevent stiffness and aches. Prolonged periods of driving have been shown to
When we consider how the weather affects joint pain and stiffness, most of us assume it’s only cool, damp days that cause flare-ups. In some people with chronic conditions, however, it’s the long hot days of summer that cause joint pain to worsen. This is particularly so for some who suffer from arthritis or fibromyalgia.
Lifting safely while pregnant is important so that you can stay in the best of health for your upcoming birth. With older children home for the holidays, our osteopath Radhika Madahar shares some tips to stay pain-free and avoid back injury. Through your pregnancy, your centre of gravity shifts. This can impact your balance. Also,
Why Tennis Injuries Happen and How Osteopathy Can Help Did you know that tennis is said to be one of the most injury-prone sports? This is because it involves repetitive motions of the arm and shoulder, which can lead to muscle strains or tears, as well as a range of twisting and pivoting movements. Like
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 year’s 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
