The hundreds of bones and muscles in our musculoskeletal system are cleverly interlinked relying on each other for support and function. Yet this intricacy can begin to feel less like smart biomechanics, and more a literal pain in the back. When something goes wrong in the body in one area, that affects another and one of the most common examples…
Arthritis is thought to be suffered by as many as 10 million people throughout the UK, yet despite its commonality, this condition is often woefully underestimated in terms of the pain and symptoms that sufferers experience, and how osteopathy can help. An overview of arthritis types Osteoarthritis – Osteoarthritis is typically caused by general wear and tear, and results in…
As the sun comes out, so do our green fingers. But gardening isn’t all soil and sunshine. It can be hard going on our bodies—particularly for low back pain and knee pain— thanks to prolonged kneeling, bending and lack of preparation. But don’t put your spade and gloves away just yet. There are plenty of easy moves you can make…
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,…
