This month’s top to toe series post is all about the neck or the cervical spine (csp) in fancy terms. An area of the body osteopaths see frequently for varying reasons. We will focus on the relevant anatomy and some presentations and treatment methods used […]
Welcome back, 2020 wasn’t what anyone expected and I hope you’re all doing well. Adapting to change is hard but we made it and hopefully, there is hope at the end of the tunnel, in the form of the vaccine and a more social 2021. […]
In my last post, we discussed how headaches can come in all shapes and sizes and for many reasons. Headaches can form from neck discomfort and ‘trigger points’ in muscles that refer pain into the head, stress, jaw pain or the sinuses and can be […]
Last night I attended my first ever duathlon, with a 2.5Km run, 15km cycle and a 2.2 km run. It was an excellent experience and I was extremely happy with my finish time of 1 hour and 9 minutes. The first run was comfortable, running […]
When patients come to the clinic there are two common questions. Is there any inflammation in the area? What can I do instead of taking painkillers/ anti-inflammatories? This blog post will highlight the pros and cons of inflammation and some nutritional and lifestyle suggestions that […]
My last post ‘The effects of slouching on the musculoskeletal system’ highlights some of the presentations seen in clinic that are predisposed by a slumping posture. Today’s post will explain a few exercises that focus on posture. Introduction The body is a ‘complex dynamic mechanism’ […]
Slouching – “To sit or stand in a drooping bearing”. Cambridge Dictionary (2019). Slouching is something many, if not all of us experience. As an osteopath, it is important to understand why a patient presents with a certain posture. There are many reasons why someone […]
The end of uni is a scary time for most, mainly because you’re trying to balance so much, stay focused, finish the coursework and dissertation, prepare for the big clinic exams and final written exams. While trying not to think about what awaits you after […]
