Shockwave therapy is an innovative, non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to help the body heal quickly from tendon and ligament injuries. The main benefits are pain relief and restoration of function to an injured area. Whether these injuries are acute or chronic, this therapy has been proven to be effective and safe. In this
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 youâre a keen sports player. Whether itâs 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 weâll explore how, in this blog. Being out of action
In this blog post, we will discuss how osteopathic treatment and massage can help support good back care during and before pregnancy. We will also provide treatment and tailored advice to help you manage your back pain effectively. Back pain is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy. In fact, it is so common
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 â and what you can do about it. We will
Getting a good nightâs sleep is fundamental to our health and wellbeing.Yet if you find it difficult to sleep, youâre 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 youâre 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 itâs only cool, damp days that cause flare-ups. In some people with chronic conditions, however, itâs 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,