Increase Shoulder Stability Through Exercise
Are you struggling with shoulder instability? Maybe you’ve previously injured a muscle or tendon, or dislocated your shoulder and problems are persisting? Are simple tasks such as reaching overhead, lifting objects, or even getting dressed or brushing your hair challenging and painful? Well, there is hope. Our Osteopaths are here to help you regain strength […]
All About Disc Injuries: An Osteopath’s Perspective
Introduction: Disc injuries, though often underestimated, can significantly impact quality of life. From gradual wear and tear to severe extrusion or sequestration, the journey of a disc injury encompasses various stages, each presenting its own set of challenges. Our Osteopaths have witnessed firsthand, the complexities of these injuries and understand the potential for holistic treatment […]
Lymphatic Drainage Massage: A Comprehensive Guide
The Intricate World of the Lymphatic System: The lymphatic system is complex: Lymph vessels, which parallel blood vessels, and lymph nodes (small structures that filter and purify lymph) are joined by the thymus, spleen, and tonsils to make up this system. What is lymph? We’re so glad you asked. Lymph is a colourless fluid, which […]
Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: Welcome to our exploration of Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis (JIS), a condition that affects children and adolescents. If you suspect your child has scoliosis, please call us as our Osteopaths can help. In the meantime, let’s understand what’s going on… Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis Overview: Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis is a complex spinal condition. It usually […]
Type 2 Diabetes and Osteopathic Care
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread, acquired metabolic disorder. In a nutshell – it’s all about insulin; insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production, which messes with your blood sugar levels. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, you might not immediately think of osteopathic care. And we don’t blame you, as there’s a lot […]
Osteopathy for Musicians
For musicians, your instrument can be an extension of yourselves. But losing yourself in the music can come at a cost. Yes, within this pursuit of passion, lurks some silent adversaries: repetitive strain injury (RSI), back problems and hand injuries, just to name a few. While good technique and posture help A LOT, you still […]
Subacromial Impingement – An Osteopathic Perspective
Introduction: Ever had that stubborn shoulder pain that just won’t quit? Or found that you simply can’t perform overhead tasks because your shoulder is too weak? Maybe the pain kicks in when you lift your arm to the side? It seems likely you’re suffering from a subacromial impingement, also sometimes referred to as shoulder impingement. […]
Turning Resolutions into Reality: Insights from your Osteopath
New Year’s Resolutions Why do we do this to ourselves every year? Why do we set ourselves up for failure with New Year’s Resolutions? We’re all about figuring out how to achieve our goals in 2024 (hint: getting expert care from the Osteopaths at BeacHealth might help if any of your goals are health-related). If […]
Hip Osteoarthritis
Understanding, Coping, and Thriving Osteoarthritis is not fun. This month we’re focusing on osteoarthritis of the hip in depth. If that’s not related to your aches and pains, we’re still here to help. What is Hip Osteoarthritis? First things first, let’s understand what hip osteoarthritis is. Imagine your hip joint as a well-oiled […]
Office Worker Elbow
If you’re an office worker and you’ve been dealing with elbow pain, you’re not alone. Many of us spend hours at a desk, typing away on a computer, and sometimes that can lead to discomfort in our elbows. Let’s dive into what might be causing your elbow pain, some basics about elbow anatomy, and most […]