by Donna James | Sep 28, 2021 | general health, Preventing Injuries, Stress
Written by Georgie Nesbitt Why is sleep so important? Many of us have been told since a young age that sleep is the best form of medicine. But what does this actually mean? Is sleep the answer to all our daily struggles? As Osteopaths we always advise our patients to...
by Donna James | Aug 3, 2021 | exercise, general health, Joint Pain, sports
Written by Georgie Nesbitt How can I keep doing the things I love without the side effects? What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, clinically known as lateral epicondylitis, is the name given to the inflammation in the elbow caused by repetitive use of the muscles....
by Donna James | Jul 20, 2021 | back pain, general health, Neck pain, Pregnancy
Written by Georgie Nesbitt Dry Needling What is dry needling? Dry needling is an extremely unique and newly designed treatment used to relieve and soothe muscular pain, caused by tension, stress or injury. By using thin, dry filament needles your osteopath can easily...
by Donna James | Jun 15, 2021 | Arthritis, general health, Joint Pain, osteopathy, Uncategorized
Written by Georgie Nesbitt Arthritis and Osteopathy What is Arthritis? There are many different types of arthritis – the most common being Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis. Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints, affecting multiple joints across the body....
by Donna James | May 25, 2021 | back pain, exercise, general health, Joint Pain, Knee pain, Neck pain, osteopathy, posture, Preventing Injuries, sports
Written by Georgie Nesbitt Cyclists and Osteopathy Osteopathy can help you return to cycling pain-free As the weather becomes nicer and the summer nears, there will be a certain group of people who will be excited to get back onto the roads and enjoy doing what they...
by Donna James | May 11, 2021 | general health, osteopathy, Preventing Injuries
Written by Georgie Nesbitt Myths about Osteopathy 1: “I’ve been told it will make my pain worse…” This is one of the most common myths about Osteopathy which is simply not true. There are numerous people out there who avoid Osteopathy in the fear of making...
by Donna James | Apr 7, 2021 | Arthritis, back pain, osteopathy, posture, Preventing Injuries, Stress
Written by Georgie Nesbitt Osteopaths can effectively treat back pain 5 most common causes of back pain: It is often not possible to detect what the exact cause for your back pain is but there are five main categories which will allude to the possible source of your...
by Donna James | Feb 11, 2021 | back pain, exercise, general health, osteopathy, Preventing Injuries
Advice for Preventing Injuries in Cold Weather Advice for Preventing Injuries in Cold Weather During the colder seasons, wrapping up warm is key. If our bodies are unable to warm up and cool down comfortably or maintain their temperature, it can add extra strain....
by Donna James | Feb 8, 2021 | headaches, osteopathy
According to the NHS, more than 10 million people in the UK get regular headaches, making them one of the most common health complaints. But because headaches are a symptom of so many illnesses, it can be difficult to know their specific cause. You might be wondering...
by Donna James | Dec 18, 2020 | exercise, general health, osteopathy, posture, sports
DOMS (post-workout soreness) and how we can help! What is DOMS? DOMS, delayed onset muscle soreness is the muscle pain or tenderness that begins after you have worked out. The soreness usually begins 24-48 hours after training, peaking at around the 48-hour mark. DOMS...
