If your knee’s been giving you grief and you’ve been told a replacement is on the cards, it’s natural to feel a mix of relief and apprehension. But before you rush to upgrade to the latest model, it’s worth…
Your skin isn’t just a protective wrapper — it’s a highly active organ playing multiple roles in your health. From temperature control to immune defence, it works hard behind the scenes every day. Read on to find out more…
If your body has ever tried to play a game of "hide and seek" with your intestines, you might have a hernia. While it’s not the most fun surprise, the good news is that help is available. Call The Osteopath…
Are you experiencing pain, tingling, or numbness in your feet? You might be suffering from Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS). It’s like carpal tunnel syndrome, but for your feet! It occurs when the posterior tibial nerve is compressed within the tarsal…
So, how many new year’s resolutions have you stuck with? If you’re thinking, “Err, let’s not go there,” you’re not alone. For most people, health goals tend to fall by the wayside by February. But what if this year could…
Ever felt a sudden sharp pain whilst exercising or lifting something heavy? Maybe accompanied by a popping or snapping sound? You might have experienced a muscle strain. Also known as a muscle tear, a strain occurs when muscle fibres are…
There is no absolute right or wrong way in the way that you sit. Your body is designed to adapt in many different positions and even rigid guidelines are not to be followed to a T. If you follow…
Feeling a bit betrayed by your legs lately? If your shins have been aching and complaining after your workouts, you might be dealing with shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Before you consider swapping your trainers…
Do you find yourself wincing when you breathe deeply? Feeling tenderness and pain around your ribs? Have you been doing some heavy lifting, or even heavy coughing lately? You might be dealing with an intercostal muscle strain. If you're experiencing…
Are you facing the daunting prospect of a hip replacement? It’s been said that hips don’t lie, but they certainly creak and groan sometimes. Before you commit to orthopaedic surgery, consider how osteopathy might be able to help. At The…