by Jeremy James | Nov 7, 2019 | Joint Pain, Stress
This week is International Stress Awareness Week 2019, so it is an appropriate time to discuss the physical impact that stress can have on the human body. In 2018, a study into mental health found that 3 in 4 Britons are overwhelmed by stress. Stress can be caused by...
by Jeremy James | Oct 23, 2019 | back pain
Back pain, particularly in the lower back, is an extremely common problem across the world. With as many as 8 out of 10 of us suffering from back pain at some point in our lives, it’s not surprising that it is one of the most common reasons for lost working days. Back...
by Jeremy James | Aug 12, 2019 | Arthritis, osteopathy
With over 10 million UK people suffering from arthritis, it would be fair to say that if you don’t have direct experience of it, you probably know at least one person who has it. While it can be an extremely painful condition, causing stiffness, reduced mobility and...
by Jeremy James | Jul 9, 2019 | osteopathy, posture
Living with a poor posture can affect your health in several ways. Without correcting your posture, you could experience back pain, neck pain, shoulder strain and headaches. It could even affect your digestion. Exploring posture correcting techniques can really...
by Jeremy James | Jun 25, 2019 | Hip pain, osteopathy
Hip pain can be an unfortunate discomfort which can cause you difficulty in completing everyday tasks. Suffering with pain in your hip can also limit your mobility and effect the way that you stand and move. Although hip pain most commonly stems from injury, there are...
by Jeremy James | Jun 18, 2019 | Hand and wrist pain, osteopathy
Although hand and wrist pain is not very common, when it does occur it can be painful. Suffering in this area can restrict your daily routine as you may find difficulty in moving and grasping objects. To relieve discomfort, it is best to have the affected area...
by Jeremy James | Jun 11, 2019 | exercise, osteopathy, sports
Running is a fantastic way of keeping fit. It helps to improve cardio-vascular fitness, enhance muscle tone, improve circulation and even lifts your mood. However, just like any other form of strenuous exercise, running poses certain risks, especially for long...
by Jeremy James | Mar 5, 2019 | Neck pain
In 2016, 30.8 million working days were lost due to musculoskeletal problems* including back pain, neck pain and upper limb problems. Neck pain is often the result of issues stemming from the muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding the cervical spine. Strains...
by Jeremy James | Jan 10, 2019 | exercise, general health, osteopathy, sports
While the mornings and evenings are cold and dark, it’s no wonder that many of us feel like hanging up our sportswear and hibernating for winter, but staying active at this time of year is a fantastic way to fight off the winter blues and feel energetic, making it...
by Jeremy James | Jan 10, 2019 | Knee pain, osteopathy
Knee pain is common amongst people of all ages. Most often, knee pain is a result of injury, but can also be linked to medical conditions, such as arthritis and infections. Minor knee pain can often take care of itself, however, major injuries will need to be treated...
