What happens when we mobilise a joint?
It’s miserable when your joints ache. It’s worse when they’re stiff and everyday movement hurts. Often, gentle exercise has everything feeling right again. But sometimes it doesn’t. If that’s the case, it might be time to call the osteopath. You’ve got a lot of joints in your body: Hinge joints (your knees, for example), ball and socket […]
What to do about Knee Pain?
Knee pain is incredibly common. It’s estimated that 25% of adults will experience pain in one or both knees during their lives. But children and teenagers can also suffer from knee pain. Sometimes an illness such as gout is the cause. Often, damage to the soft tissues around the joint causes pain. Many patients find it extra […]
Recovering from RSI with Osteopathy
Repetitive Strain Injury can affect anyone, even you as you scroll through this blog! Read more about recovering from RSI with osteopathy!
Words You’ve Heard Your Osteopath Say
As Osteopaths, we want to ensure we communicate clearly with our patients. Good communication is vital when we work with you. So, we thought perhaps we should define a few of the words that we throw around so often.
Here are some words you’ve heard your osteopath say…
All About Patella Tendinopathy
What is it? You might have heard it referred to as “jumpers’ knee” and it’s true that it disproportionately affects athletes in sports that involve a lot of jumping and landing. In fact, it’s estimated that around 40% of elite volleyball and basketball players suffer from Patella Tendinopathy (Yikes!). But anyone can get it. Patella […]
Superfoods for Christmas
Christmas foods have a bit of a bad wrap! (Please forgive the pun.) Too many mince pies, mulled wine (and all the other drinks), servings from the cheese platter and candy canes leave many of us stuffed, sluggish and soooooo not looking forward to dieting in January. But many traditional Christmas foods are incredibly nutritious. […]
Lateral Ankle Sprain
Ouch! There you were walking along minding your own business when a hidden divot in the ground tripped you over. Your foot rolled under you and now you’re in pain. You’ve sprained your ankle. What Is a Lateral Ankle Sprain? When you roll your ankle and that action stretches, or even tears, the ligaments holding […]
First osteopathy appointment? Here’s what to expect.
An osteopath aims to improve a person’s overall health and wellness by treating the whole person, not just a single condition or area. If you’ve heard about the benefits of osteopathy but are unsure what to expect at your first appointment, we’re here to help. Here are the answers to some of the common questions […]
OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES
As osteopaths, we aim to improve your overall health and wellness. We treat the whole person, not just a single condition or area. Our patients seek out osteopathic treatment for a range of conditions from neck and back pain, to sports injuries, and headaches. The way we approach the assessment and treatment of each patient […]
EXERCISE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
It’s World Osteoporosis Day this month (on October 20th) so let’s look at the benefits of exercise for bone health and osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that causes a person’s bones to become weak and brittle, making them susceptible to fracture from minor falls or injuries. While your bones naturally become weaker […]
