Tension headaches can affect people of all ages. For many, they develop gradually and can become more frequent during periods of stress, long hours at a desk, poor posture, lack of sleep, or increased muscle tension. They are one of the most common types of headaches we see in clinic. Tension headaches are often described…
“My doctor told me it’s bone-on-bone. I’m not sure anything can help.” As osteopaths and physiotherapists we hear this kind of statement a lot—and it’s completely understandable. Osteoarthritis (OA) can sound scary, but here’s the truth: OA is common, manageable, and not a one-way ticket to a life of pain and inactivity. 🧠 Let’s Rethink Osteoarthritis…
We are very pleased to share that Heather joins us this month working from our Alton clinic on Wednesdays and Fridays. Heather is an experienced reflexologist who has been working in the local are for many years, and will already be well known to many of our patients. As with acupuncture, reflexology works when pressure…
Here are some useful tips and advice to help you to get a good night’s sleep: Create a routine Try to get up in the morning and go to bed at the same time each day, even at weekends. You may need to set an alarm. Creating a sleep routine will help your body make…
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.