Shin Splints
Why Your Shins Are Giving You the Cold Shoulder… and How to Warm Them Up Again Feeling a bit betrayed by your legs lately? If your shins have been aching and complaining after your workouts, you might be dealing with shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Before you consider […]
All About Arthritis – Understanding the Aches and how Osteopathy can help
Are your joints feeling creaky or stiff? If every step sounds like a crunch or your fingers have become less nimble, you might be dealing with arthritis. This common condition affects joints and can occur at any age, not just in the elderly. But you’re not alone. Our Osteopaths are here to help. What is […]
Osteopathy – It’s Not Just About Cracking
Why did the Osteopath go into stand-up comedy? They like to crack people up! It’s a common misconception about Osteopathy that we’re all about cracking joints. While that audible release of a joint can be satisfying, osteopathic care is about so much more than that. We offer a range of therapies including soft tissue therapy, […]
How Are Your New Year’s Goals Going? Psst: It’s not too late…
It’s September. How are we suddenly three-quarters of the way through the year? Seems like a great time to reflect on the progress of our New Year’s goals. Have you smashed them, achieved some of them… any of them? Did they last past January? If you’ve been reading for a while, you might recall […]
Heart Health – All About Your Cardiovascular System
Maintaining optimal heart health is crucial for overall well-being. Heart health isn’t just about dodging heart attacks… it’s about embracing vitality, enjoying life’s moments, and feeling your best every day. The “rule of the artery” is fundamental to our work as Osteopaths. We understand that oxygenating, nutrition-bearing blood flow is essential to the body’s natural […]
Understanding Intercostal Muscle Strain and Osteopathic Management
Do you find yourself wincing when you breathe deeply? Feeling tenderness and pain around your ribs? Have you been doing some heavy lifting, or even heavy coughing lately? You might be dealing with intercostal muscle strain. If you’re experiencing this discomfort, our Osteopaths can help to assist you in managing your musculoskeletal conditions. What is […]
Been Told You Need a Hip Replacement?
Don’t Panic – Your Osteopaths Are Here to Help! Are you facing the daunting prospect of a hip replacement? It’s been said that hips don’t lie, but they certainly creak and groan sometimes. Before you commit to orthopaedic surgery, consider how Osteopathy might be able to help. Our experienced Osteopaths are here to […]
Understanding DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options: Introduction DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. The pain and discomfort in your wrist and thumb can make even simple tasks feel daunting, but with proper care and treatment, relief is possible. If you’re experiencing discomfort and swelling in […]
Tackling Twisted Knees
An Osteopath’s Kick-about with Sprained Ligaments Introduction: Hey there, fellow footie/soccer enthusiasts! So, you were on the pitch weaving through opponents, when you twisted your knee. Now you’re hobbling like you’ve just discovered your inner penguin. Sound familiar? Or maybe you weren’t on the pitch. Maybe it was a dodgy dance move, a laundry […]
Understanding Cervical Kyphosis
Causes, Effects, and Osteopathic Care Introduction: Cervical kyphosis, sometimes also referred to as “military neck”, is a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the cervical spine. The neck normally has a natural c-shaped curve, with the open bit behind you. We call this lordosis. However, when kyphosis is present that curve gets flattened out […]