Lymphatic drainage massage
Have you heard of lymphedema? This is when lymphatic fluid builds up in the tissues causing swelling and discomfort. It commonly occurs as a result of cancer treatment but is also caused by structural problems with the lymphatic system. Let’s take a look at the lymphatic system and how osteopathic treatment could help with blockages. […]
INJURY BLOG: CALF MUSCLE STRAIN
You may not give them much thought, but your calf muscles are constantly working hard day-to-day when you’re walking around or exercising. This makes it really inconvenient – not to mention painful – when you strain a calf muscle. Muscle strains are a common reason our patients seek out osteopathic treatment. Read on to find […]
INJURY BLOG: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Are you experiencing wrist pain or numbness in the fingers and hands that worsens at night? Carpal tunnel syndrome could be to blame. It’s a painful and debilitating condition that causes hand and wrist pain due to pressure on the nerves in the wrist. Read on to learn about carpal tunnel syndrome, what causes it […]
OSTEOPATHY FAQs
So you’ve heard about the health benefits of osteopathic treatment and you still have some questions… We’ve got you! We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions that we get asked as osteopaths. What is an osteopath? This is a common question we encounter! An osteopath is a government-registered, allied health practitioner who aims to […]
INJURY BLOG: HAMSTRING STRAIN
Have you ever started a new running program with a little too much enthusiasm and ended up hobbling around the house, wincing when you go to sit down or stand up? A strained hamstring is the likely culprit! The hamstring is the group of three muscles that run down the back of your thigh. It […]
INJURY BLOG: MEDIAL EPICONDYLITIS (GOLFER’S ELBOW)
You may have heard of tennis elbow, but are you familiar with its counterpart, golfer’s elbow?
Injury blog: Biceps tendinopathy
Ever felt a sudden rush of pain down the front of your shoulder? Was it when you reached for the treats at the top of the cupboard? Or whilst you were at tennis training? Maybe it was at the construction site?
Back to work: Desk tips to remember!
The silly season is over, and we are all heading back to work! Whether you are going into the office, staying at home or doing a mixture of both — sitting in the same space for 8 hours a day can take a toll on your body. Prioritising a suitable workspace is essential for your […]
Sacroiliac joint pain: We can help!
Many of us have experienced lower back pain at some point in our lives. Whether that is after a fall, running or simply sitting down for too long most days. SIJ is short for ‘sacroiliac joint’, and SIJ pain contributes to around 15-30% of back pain. But most of us don’t know much about it, […]
Injury blog: Bone fractures
“You’ve fractured a bone.” Probably the last thing anyone wants to hear when the doctor or nurse in the emergency department approaches you following an x-ray. Not two hours earlier, you’ve gone into a 50/50 challenge on the pitch with an opponent and came out feeling something wasn’t quite right. Who would have thought a […]
