Why You Should Get A Massage
Massage can help alleviate acute and chronic pain by reducing muscle tension, increasing blood flow, and promoting the release of endorphins, which act as natural painkillers.
Medial Ankle Sprain
he treatment for a medial ankle sprain will depend on the severity of the injury. At first, you must apply the RICE protocol: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
A Few FAQs About Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a form of manual healthcare that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, including the joints, muscles, and spine.
All About Lumbar Disc Prolapse
Symptoms of a lumbar disc prolapse vary from mild to severe and can affect the whole body (from the limbs to the bowels, as well as, of course, the back.)
Are your joints popping, grinding or clicking?
Osteopathic manipulation may bring pain relief. It will also get your body into better alignment so that your muscular system better supports the joint in its ideal position.
Healing From a Fracture?
If you’ve broken or fractured a bone (especially if it’s caused you extra pain in the past) an appointment with an osteopath is a good idea. Bones heal well when they’re well set, but the soft tissue around them can be more troublesome. The muscles around damaged bones can become weak and stiff while the bone repairs.
All About Rotator Cuff Tears
If you’ve been feeling niggles in your shoulder that have worsened over time you may be suffering from a rotator cuff tear. Read on to find out more…
The Health Benefits of Easter Chocolate
It’s the month of Easter. What better way to celebrate than to talk about chocolate’s warm, milky goodness?
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 […]
