How many of us have a dog (or dogs!) to walk? Getting out in the fresh air with “man’s best friend” is definitely one of life’s pleasures and brings many benefits; including exercise, sunlight, being in nature and social interaction with other dog owners. However, as an osteopath at The Odiham Clinic I see patients […]
After many years of practising as an Osteopath, I cannot help but notice a pattern of behaviour through the seasons. With the winter now upon us, I expect many of you are not feeling very motivated when it comes to keeping active. Yes, it’s all too easy to snuggle down on that sofa with a […]
A few months ago I wrote about how important it is to understand the source of your pain to ensure you receive the correct treatment and recover faster. I also briefly touched on when you should seek help from a professional and would like to expand on that here by answering some important questions: Do […]
‘Dry needling’ or ‘Western acupuncture’ is a physical therapy technique used by healthcare practitioners to treat musculoskeletal pain and stiffness. The technique uses extremely fine needles to stimulate myofascial trigger points (MTrP) to help reduce muscle tension, increase range of motion, improve blood flow and initiate healing in the tissues. (It is important to note […]
It can feel like there is nothing worse than getting injured when you are in a good place with your own training and exercise. It feels like weeks and maybe months of training and hard work will be wasted while you take time off to recover. However, the reality is this doesn’t have to be […]