Osteopathy and pregnancy Although pregnancy is a natural condition, women often find themselves experiencing various symptoms from sickness to back pain and nausea, very often being told to expect and put up with them. This is not always the case, with many of the unwanted symptoms easily alleviated by ensuring the spine, pelvis, muscles and ligaments are functioning well and…
If your car had a flat tyre or there was steam coming from the radiator, would you still drive your car? The likely answer is no. You would phone a mechanic and get if fixed. Then why do we think our bodies are any different? We carry aches, pains and injuries thinking that they will just disappear, and sometimes they…
Are you aware of how you breathe and the effects it has on your health and wellbeing? Probably not. I say that because a vast majority of patients that come to see me for osteopathy have a dysfunctional breathing pattern and are unaware of it – but it’s often one of the first things I try to address. A poor breathing…
Of all the reasons for your back pain, did you consider that your bra could be the culprit? Wearing the wrong size bra can lead to poor posture, dysfunctional spinal segments and back pain. Did you know that those unexplained headaches, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome or even varicose veins could be associated with wearing the wrong bra? Up to 80%…
Smoking : What are the facts? Nicotine is one of the fastest acting and most addictive drugs known to mankind. It is a stimulant – not a relaxant. The reason why people think that cigarettes relax them is that they need their ‘fix’ to bring them up to the same level that everyone else is at! Research suggests that smoking damages…
Smokers with back pain – if you are going to continue to smoke, make sure it’s an informed decision. We all know the effects smoking has on the lungs and heart, but did you know the effects cigarettes have on your musculoskeletal system? Most of the patients I treat have no idea that smoking causes early ageing to their muscles, bone,…
Why is it that the weights section of gyms has hardly any women in them? Fear is usually the reason and gyms can be intimidating places. But it’s not just because the weights room is usually filled with overpumped, sweaty, grunting men posing around – rather, women don’t do weights because they often think that they will end up looking like them. This is a…
You are not going to be able to reduce your handicap if you are persistently injuring yourself and can’t play! Most amateur golfers develop their injuries due to poor form (i.e. improper grip and/or swing) or lack of conditioning. This is in contrast to the pros where the majority of injuries are due to overuse after hours of practice. The…
