Throwing yourself into the hobby, without a warm up, can be as dangerous as a footballer returning to competition without training. At this time of year the number of people attending osteopathy clinics with gardening related ailments is often higher than those for sports such as football or rugby! In our clinic we see a…
Many of us start the new year looking to improve ourselves and our life in some way or other. It could be improving our fitness or losing weight. It could be doing something about the pain and stiffness that has been bothering us for some time and is not going away. We might just want…
Patients often tell us they don’t want to be taking painkillers, and can we help relieve their pain and discomfort so they don’t need to take them? Our aim is to help your body heal itself from pain or injury, minimising the need for medication wherever possible. However, we accept that painkillers and anti-inflammatories can…
As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, we naturally become less active. Our immune system defences begin to deteriorate and we become more vulnerable to inconveniences such as coughs and colds. Read on to find out more.
Its holiday season and time to enjoy that well-earned holiday in the sun. No doubt there will be opportunities to try activities you don’t get to do at home. Read on for our tips on how to look after yourself.