It’s World Osteoporosis Day today the 20th of October so let’s look at the benefits of exercise for bone health and osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that causes a person’s bones to become weak and…
It’s no secret that as we get older, concerns about health start to grow for many. Chronic disease statistics within the global population increase with age. By the age of 75, there is a 60% chance of having developed two…
It’s morning, and the alarm clock has just told you it’s time to get out of bed. Another few minutes won’t hurt. You check your emails, social media sites, and you even ring your mum to see how the dog…
Have you recently started to experience pain at the side of your hip? With the turn of the new year now behind us, maybe you’re embracing your new healthy lifestyle and have been going for a solid run several times…
Are you experiencing wrist pain or numbness in the fingers and hands that worsens at night? Carpal tunnel syndrome could be to blame. It’s a painful and debilitating condition that causes hand and wrist pain due to pressure on the…
Have you ever had an injury and wondered whether you should be applying heat or ice? Unfortunately this is a contentious topic with the answer not being so simple. Both can be effective in decreasing pain and helping an injury…
Every October 12th marks World Arthritis Day, a campaign to raise awareness for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions across the globe. There are many forms of arthritis, each with their own features and ways they affect the body. ‘Arthritis’…
Where did you study, and what did you do your Masters degree on? I completed my Osteopathic training at Leeds Beckett University in the UK. My studies involved an integrated Masters degree where I carried out my own research as…
We regularly get asked the question, “Why osteopathy?”. Why not go to see a physio or a massage therapist? The most important thing to point out here is that we will not be spending this blog trying to talk down…
