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Osteopathy is the practise of detecting, treating and supressing health problems through movement, massages and stretching of the muscles and joints. It can treat many medical issues, most commonly arthritis, headaches and backpain. But some people may be surprised to hear that it can also be an effective treatment for digestive discomfort.

What are Digestion Problems?

Digestion problems are common amongst people of all ages, but unfortunately many choose to mask these concerns rather than finding the direct cause and an effective solution. Digestive issues can be caused by many different factors, including our diet, stress levels and general lifestyle, leading to great discomfort such as: Continue reading →

Fibromyalgia is a common condition that has been diagnosed in an increasing number of people in the United Kingdom. Here we explain the symptoms of fibromyalgia and how osteopathic treatment can be used to ease them.

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia, sometimes referred to as fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a condition that causes muscular or musculoskeletal pain across the body, with sufferers experiencing severe stiffness and tenderness. It is a chronic, long term illness that requires careful treatment and pain management. Continue reading →

As 2018 begins, we look back at eight of our most memorable blogs from the past twelve months.

1. Back in January we looked at how being stressed, overworked or overtired are common experiences for people of today’s fast-paced world, and how osteopathy can help to reduce the symptoms of stress.

2. In March we asked if routine strenuous housekeeping tasks are putting our backs at risk, and advised our readers on how to make sure those daily housework chores do not result in back pain.

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When it comes to joint pains, many of us don’t think about the impact of having poor posture. But in reality, bad habits like not standing up straight or slouching when sitting can place enormous strain on the spine, shoulders, hips and knees. In turn, this can lead to joint pain, limited flexibility and headaches. Continue reading →