What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a term that refers to a number of conditions that cause pain within the joints in our body. For this article I will be talking about the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis or OA. When people say they have arthritis they are often referring to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a […]
As an Osteopath, one of my key aims is to help my patients achieve and maintain good bone health. During the Spring and Summer months, we spend more time outside, taking advantage of the free supply of vitamin D from the sun and are generally more motivated to exercise. However, for most, it is a […]
I see patients in various levels of pain. Pain is not pleasant but it is the body’s warning system and a highly effective tool for locating and diagnosing the problem to lead to the best treatment and management. However, in Fibromyalgia the neurological system is affected, amplifying the pain response and resulting in widespread pain […]
One of the most common questions I am asked is what exercise is best for lower back pain. Patients often wonder, am I better off doing pilates or getting in the gym and doing some weights, or perhaps I should start running and stretching. There are a lot of differences between all these exercises, so […]
Positive thinking to improve your back pain? Low back pain is a very common condition, 80% of the population experiencing it at some point in their life. It can be very disabling, impacting on many areas of your life and can become all consuming, leading to anxiety and depression. However, it does not need to […]