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,…
