Many people first visit an osteopath because they’re in pain: a stiff neck, a sore lower back, or a recent injury that doesn’t settle. But once the immediate problem improves, a common question follows: “Should I keep coming?” The simple answer is that ongoing osteopathic maintenance can make a real difference to how your body … Continue reading “Why ongoing Osteopathic Maintenance can keep you feeling your best”
Osteopathy vs Physiotherapy: What’s the Difference? When it comes to managing pain, recovering from injury, or improving mobility, many people find themselves asking the same question — should I see an osteopath or a physiotherapist? It’s a great question… and not always an easy one to answer. Both professions focus on helping people move better … Continue reading “Osteopathy vs Physiotherapy”
…and how Osteopathy can help You might know it as tennis elbow, jumper’s knee or swimmer’s shoulder but tendonitis is a common condition that affects people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re a keen runner, a busy parent, or someone who spends long hours at a desk, tendonitis can cause persistent pain and … Continue reading “Understanding tendonitis”
How Stress Affects Your Body — and How Osteopathy Can Help “Stress” is a word we hear all the time. It’s used to describe everything from a busy week at work to the challenges of everyday life. But while the term may be overused, the effects of stress on the body are very real, and … Continue reading “How Stress Affects Your Body (and How Osteopathy Can Help) – Explore the link between tension, posture, and wellbeing.”
Technically called adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a common and fairly long lasting condition which reduces the range of movement in the shoulder and which can be extremely painful. There is good news though, osteopathy can help improve mobility and reduce pain, getting you back to normal more quickly. What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder … Continue reading “Frozen Shoulder”
Sciatica is a term that many people are familiar with , often used to describe pain in the buttock or leg but the term is not a diagnosis in itself but a symptom. Understanding the underlying cause of the irritation is important so that the right treatment can be administered. What Is Sciatica? The sciatic … Continue reading “Sciatica”
Osteopathy for Older Adults: Supporting Comfort, Mobility & Confidence in Later Life As we grow older, it’s natural for our bodies to go through changes. Muscles may become less flexible, joints may stiffen, and everyday activities can begin to feel more challenging. But aging doesn’t mean putting up with aches and pains or losing your … Continue reading “It’s not just your age”
Understanding Simple Neck Pain — And How Osteopathy Can Help Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints I see in my practice, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Whether it’s from long hours at a desk, poor posture, or waking up with a stiff neck, the discomfort can be frustrating and … Continue reading “Neck pain”
Tennis Elbow and Beyond: How Osteopathy Can Help with Elbow Pain Elbow pain can be frustrating, not only because it limits your ability to do the things you love, but because it can be quite persistent and flare up when you least expect it. Whether it’s gripping a coffee mug, lifting your child, or even … Continue reading “Elbow pain”
We’ve all been there. That nagging tension across your temples, the throbbing pain at the back of your head, or the kind of pain that creeps in behind your eyes and refuses to budge. Headaches are incredibly common, so common, in fact, that many of us just put up with them. But when headaches become … Continue reading “Headaches”