Articles to help and inform
To cure a frozen shoulder quickly, first, it is important to understand the condition, how it changes over time, and what treatments work best at each stage of its development. In most cases, it is a self-limiting condition that resolves completely in between 1- 4 years, but its impact can be lessened and its progress […]
Before we start this article, some of this is not going to make sense when you look at the rest of our content. As osteopaths we regularly prescribe stretches to people who are in pain, we have lots of articles and resources recommending stretches for various conditions and symptoms, and we stretch regularly because it […]
Osteoarthritis (or OA) is a ‘wear and repair’ condition of joints. Our joints are always going through a process of wear, and repair, and sometimes this process causes changes to the shape and function of a joint. We would expect most people’s joints to change as we go through life, these are normal changes and […]
This article is intended to give our patients, current and future, an idea about what we consider treatment at our clinic. What is osteopathic treatment? Osteopathic treatment can take many forms, in its most traditional sense it is considered a set of philosophical views and manual techniques that seek to improve people’s health via their […]
We are often asked ‘what is the best exercise for older people to do?’ Simply put, the best type of exercise that anyone can do is one which you enjoy and will continue to do with regularity. The benefits of exercise are mostly felt when you perform the chosen activity consistently over a period of […]
Tension headaches are commonly treated by a mix of medication, identifying and avoiding triggers for the headaches, stretching and exercising the neck and shoulders, and lifestyle advice. The best course of action will depend on the type of tension headache you have and what the triggers are for the headaches. Tension-type headaches are medically described […]
We all love a good kip! There are few things more satisfying than a good night’s sleep, not only does it leave you feeling refreshed, but sleep is crucial ‘maintenance time’ for our brain and body (1). There is now substantial evidence that sufficient good quality sleep plays a part in protecting us from health […]
Anyone who has run or cycled for a long time will probably have experienced this type of cramp, if you are an armchair sports fan this is the type of cramp that football and rugby players will exhibit near the end of a game. Cramps of this nature are most commonly seen in the calf or […]
Without strength training, a runner doesn’t have a leg to stand on…….In this article, we will be explaining why a runner’s strength program should use exercises that are performed on one leg, what the benefits are this type of exercise, and how to integrate them into a routine. Running requires a person to be fairly […]
Stress!! AAAAAARRRRGGGGHHH! We all feel stress to one degree or another and we all cope with it in different ways, but did you know that stress can affect your pain levels? This article is intended to explain what stress is, how it can affect the pain we feel, and what can be done to […]
