If you are receiving this via our newsletter then you must have been to see us for a consultation at some point (if you are reading it on our blog then you may not have had the pleasure yet). Maybe you only really remember what you came in for and what we did about it, […]
Joint manipulation, or ‘that clicky thing’, is commonly used by osteopaths and is intended to restore movement to joints all over the body (1). If you have been to see us at Align Body Clinic, you might know what we mean by ‘the clicky thing’, if you don’t then you can see an example here. Typically […]
A patient’s diary of going from a sitting to a standing desk. I’ve always been a fan of ‘free’ exercise, by this I mean switching a mundane routine event to be a workout; commuting by bike, stairs instead of lift or bench pressing my toddler! Naturally I was intrigued to read that I could also […]
We were searching round for a good topic for another article for this month, so we decided to ask some of our patients what they would be interested in reading. One idea that really grabbed us was ‘how old is too old to be having osteopathic treatment’? In this article we attempt to answer this […]
As well as seeing patients, our osteopath Jay Ruddock is also involved in helping produce evidence summaries to help guide osteopaths towards best practice. Some of you may remember that in 2016 he was part of a team that published a full systematic review looking at spinal manipulation for the treatment of low back pain. Now […]
At Align Body Clinic we are always striving to provide great value on an excellent service and the highest standard of osteopathic treatment possible to help you get over any painful injuries you may have. Many clinics may also claim to do this, but below are a few points about how we can prove that we are […]
So, you have some pain, it won’t seem to go away on it is stopping you go about your day. You’ve heard that an osteopath may be able to help so you have a look online and see there are quite a few in your area. How would you choose which one to go for? […]
Tennis is a great summer sport, in Britain it is characterised for most of us by long summer days watching the rain fall and waiting for play to resume at Wimbledon. Although, some of us do play tennis (an ever decreasing amount though), and those who do tend mainly to be aged over 45 with […]
(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). Low back pain (pain below the lowest ribs and above the thighs) is the biggest reason for disability […]
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 […]
