Through my many years treating patients at The Backbone clinics, I’ve noticed a pattern in the type of injuries and causes that I tend to see as the seasons change. Here are my top 10 causes of pain with my top tips to avoid pain during this festive season. Cause 1: Stress related neck or … Read more

Raise your hand if you have shoulder pain or know someone who is suffering from shoulder or neck pain! Let’s start this article pointing out that the pain you feel in this part of your body is referred to as..“Pain in the trapezius area”. Why?… Because this is the anatomical location of the trapezius muscle. … Read more

What is Cranial Osteopathy? Cranial Osteopathy uses a more gentle approach to achieve the same things we aim for in Structural Osteopathy. The techniques are targeted to create balance within the body by: Improving Postural Alignment. Improving Poor Circulation within the body. Balancing ligamentus tension within the body. Releasing areas of adhesions. Improving movement between … Read more

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, I see and hear about more and more aggravated arthritis pain in clinic. Arthritic pains and inflammation tend to be aggravated by the cold and damp weather. Here are a few arthritis pain management tips… Keep warm. Its time to take out the thermals. Heat helps … Read more

What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is a term that I commonly see misdiagnosed in my patients. Some have been self diagnosed by Dr. Google and some have even been to the Gp who has told them (without any tests) that is what they have. The misconception being that all leg pain is sciatica. So to clear … Read more

‘What’s the difference between an Osteopath vs Chiropractor?’ This is a question I get asked so often. There are many similarities and also differences. Firstly what do we have in common? To qualify, both complete a 4 year full time degree or masters. They are both hands on approaches. We treat the same range of … Read more

Meet Our Team member Ayshe! Clinic Director, Principle Osteopath & Yoga Therapy Teacher at The Backbone Clinics: Ayshe qualified from The British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. She has experience treating patients of all ages and levels of fitness, from babies, pregnant women and athletes. She caters every treatment to the patient’s individual needs … Read more

What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a system of medicine or treatment. The Chinese and other Eastern cultures have been using this system if medicine to restore, promote and maintain good health for thousands of years. It can offer an effective solution to all manner of today´s illnesses. So HOW exactly does it work? Many of … Read more

As I’ve learnt more and more about the impact of the way we breathe on our body, it has become a common practice for me to assess the way in which my patients breath. Many of you say “Ayshe I’ve been doing this for years now, I think I know what I’m doing”. But do … Read more

What is Reiki? Reiki is a form of energy healing that was developed in Japan at the beginning of last century. The word Reiki means in Japanese “universal life energy”. It is non-invasive, can be used alongside allopathic medicine and has many benefits. It treats the person holistically, which meaning it treats the person physically, … Read more

What is Osteo-Yoga? Osteo-Yoga is a practice which combines the long holds of Yin yoga, with restorative poses all taught by an Osteopath who will be applying Osteopathic adjustments throughout the practice. Classes are small group classes of 4-5 people. The main focus of Osteo-Yoga is to restore balance to the body by focusing on … Read more