For most of us, balance is not something we consider day to day. It is one of those functions we all rely on, but it is not something we need to consciously think about… … until part of our balance system is temporarily or permanently lost and then we become aware of feeling unsteady. Most […]
Surgery… it can be a pretty daunting prospect. Obviously, we are grateful for the end result but it can be hugely challenging to go through. Patients can be anxious about the outcome, how much pain they will be in and may feel out of control. However, a large part of the road to success and […]
As an Osteopath I often see patients whose hypermobility is contributing to their symptoms. Joint hypermobility is when you have very flexible joints that move beyond their ‘normal’ range. It is said up to 1 in 4 people in the UK* are hypermobile and this can be anything from asymptomatic and advantageous in the person’s […]
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 […]