We all know how important it is for our general health to remain hydrated but if most of us were asked why we would probably say for our kidneys, gut, temperature control and avoiding headaches. I expect very few people would think of their spine and back pain. Why is water important for the spine? […]
Following on from our previous article on frozen shoulder, we discuss another common complaint, shoulder impingement. What is shoulder impingement? The shoulder is stabilised by a group of muscles called the rotator cuff. A shoulder impingement is when the tendons of these muscles get trapped as they pass through a bony space. Repetitive pinching of […]
Shoulder pain is a common complaint in Clinic and one diagnosis is frozen shoulder. A patient with a frozen shoulder will have very limited movement when trying to raise their arm above their head, out to the side and reaching behind their back. Sleeping may also be difficult, especially turning over and lying on the […]
We have all experienced pain at some point in our lives and as a practising Osteopath of many years, I find it intriguing how different patients react to pain and how this impacts on their recovery. Helping my patients to understand their pain and working with them to reach a more positive outcome is something […]
I often see patients who only realise their balance has deteriorated once they suffer a fall. Slipping and falling, as an adult, can be scary, painful and potentially physically and mentally debilitating. At this icy time of year, injuries from falls can happen to anyone so it is important to take time to reduce your […]