Osteopathy treatment for aches, pain and stiffness
As a primary healthcare professional your osteopath, in addition to their osteopathic skills, have been trained to undertake detailed medical histories and a comprehensive range of clinical examinations in an effort to diagnose the cause of your …
Referral from the osteopath to your GP or other health professionalsRead More
We all feel pain from time to time. When someone injures themselves, specific nerves recognise this as pain, which in turn triggers the body’s repair mechanism. As the problem resolves, the pain tends to improve and usually disappears within 3-6 …
We all tend to over indulge a little at Christmas and doing a little more exercise is a common New Year’s resolution. But how do you get the most out of your gym routine and how much exercise should you do to stay healthy? There is no …
How to get the most out of your New Year’s resolutionRead More
Patients often ask me "What can I do to avoid my back pain coming back?" An excellent question that probably sounds like easy to answer, and you would expect me or any other health professionals answer it easily. The trouble is, there is no definite …
Most people consulting their GPs for low back pain won't be offered an X-ray, MRI or CT-scan, and other healthcare professionals would not advise these patients to go and see their GP to get a prescription for an X-ray. Why is this? 85% …
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue (like a ligament) that goes from the heel to the middle foot bones. It supports the arch of the foot and also acts as a shock-absorber. When …
Plantar fasciitis – should we stretch or strengthen?Read More
