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 considering…
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…
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…
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…
Hey there, fellow footie enthusiasts! So, you were on the pitch weaving through opponents like Messi when you twisted your knee. Now you’re hobbling like you've just discovered your inner penguin. Sound familiar? Or maybe you weren’t on the pitch.…
I have had a lot of questions regarding the difference between the techniques I am qualified to perform. Remedial massage and Swedish massage are both forms of therapeutic massage, but they have different purposes and techniques. Both can be beneficial…
So, you were doing your best superhero impression, soaring through the air with unparalleled grace... until gravity decided to remind you that you're no Superman and sent you crashing down to reality. Or you were powering through a weekend warrior…
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread, acquired metabolic disorder. In a nutshell – it’s all about insulin; insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production, which messes with your blood sugar, which is bad news. (More on why later.) If you’ve been…