Osteopathy frequently asked questions
In this blog we’ve compiled the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we get asked as osteopaths. Keep on reading to learn all about us, what we do and how we can help you and your family.
Osteoporosis: Myths and facts
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…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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…
Heat or Ice?
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…
Arthritis: Osteo or Rheumatoid?
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’…
Why Osteopathy?
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…
Eat. Rest. Digest. Repeat.
Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of your body? We regularly talk about muscles, bones and joints, but this month we switch focus to our digestive system. Without this system working properly, the rest of the body can…
Osteopathy Myth-Buster
As osteopaths, part of our job is to promote osteopathy to the masses. We do a lot of this by word of mouth, and we rely on our patients to also spread the word after they’ve received a successful treatment…
Injury blog: Spondylolisthesis
Hello readers! Our blog this month focuses on a spinal condition that in the sports world most commonly affects cricketers and gymnasts, but in reality, can affect anyone! The condition is known as spondylolisthesis (pronounced ‘spon-di-lo-lice-thee-sis’) and most commonly affects…
Lateral ankle sprain (rolled ankle)
How many of us have rolled our ankle and damaged a ligament at some point in our life?! The answer is many of us. Approximately 2 million ankle ‘sprains’ (the word used to describe a ligament that has been over-stretched…