Articles to help and inform
1. Go for your smear tests and your mammograms on schedule. Yes they are unpleasant but so are the consequences of cervical and breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most fatal cancer in women and women over 60 are most at risk. The NHS offers routine screening every three years for women between 50 and […]
Sitting, we all sit more than we used to, and it’s causing us problems so much now that we see headlines such as ‘Sitting is the new smoking!!’ While being a bit melodramatic the article lays out some interesting statistics, especially the days missed by workers due to aches and pains associated with sitting in the office. […]
DISCLAIMER – This guide is intended for information only, it does not constitute advice, a diagnosis or a recommendation of action. If you are experiencing neck pain that is accompanied by sudden weight loss, fever, problems swallowing food, changes to your voice or other senses, dizziness, is not made better with rest and not aggravated by movement, […]
Why does my shoulder hurt when I lift up my arm? (common shoulder problems) Pain in the shoulder is one of the most common reasons to visit an osteopath (4). The shoulder is a complex set of structures that must work together to provide a lot of mobility and be strong and stable while performing […]
What has exercise ever done for us? (or why should I exercise?) Do you want to know the secret to having less pain and being more mobile? For most people the answer is simple, do more exercise!! Our bodies are built to move, so many of the body’s vital processes are supported by movement. Did […]
3 Things You Can Do Today to Have a Healthier Heart. 1 – Stop Smoking! Seriously, if you smoke, stop. We know you’ve heard all the risks before and the effect it has on your blood pressure, cholesterol etc, but it’s still worth reinforcing. The British Heart Foundation lists 4 ways that smoking damages your heart; […]
Please note this article is intended for information only, it is not intended as a diagnosis for pain, if you have symptoms that are undiagnosed then you must seek advice from a professional before taking any action. This article covers selective causes of sciatica, if you have pain post trauma, pain accompanied by fever or […]
Have you experienced pain on one or both of your shins when you run? You are not alone! At Align Body Clinic we have helped dozens of runners get over their shin pain, enabling them to carry on running and achieve their fitness goals. Shin pain is a reasonably common lower leg problem, mostly suffered […]
What is Arthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease which affects the bone and cartilage, it is extremely common in people over 50 (1). In the knee the early symptoms are stiffness or aching in the knee when weight bearing, or stiffness when trying to get moving in the morning. Later, symptoms can progress to […]
