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Did you know Osteopathy is useful also during pregnancy? Osteopathy is a complementary manual medicine help to the preparation for childbirth, support during pregnancy and improve postpartum rebalancing without any medication. Osteopathy can support the body through the changes that occur both during pregnancy and after childbirth. PRENATAL OSTEOPATHY During pregnancy the woman’s body undergoes … Read more

With so much media coverage currently and various information available, (some accurate some not so accurate), I thought it may be useful to have a few of the hard facts to hand. Here is a comparison of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)  vs Seasonal flu (Influenza virus) from reliable sources accurate up to 13th March 2020. Cause: … Read more

February is considered the month of love, and what could be more relevant then an Osteopath teaching you to love your spine? The 3 main functions of the spine… Movement:Your spine enables us to move in various directions. Protection: Your spine creates a protective cage around the spinal cord, nerve roots and organs. Structural support: It’s what … Read more

Is a vegan diet more healthy? This is a conversation I’ve been having with many of my patients through January. With so many of them doing Veganuary it felt right to write a little about it. Many of you are ‘going vegan’ for the health benefits and some for maybe more ethical reasons. So is … Read more

With Christmas and New year situated in the darkest and coldest months of the year, it’s no wonder that once those occasions have passed many of us experience what is referred to as the ‘Winter blues’. It can leave some of us feeling quite negative and low in energy and mindset. If you find yourself … Read more

Does your child complain about lower back pain? Children can suffer from back pain as much as adults due to a number of factors in their day to day lives. Often we can dismiss their complaints however when the complaints become persistent it is vitally important to seek professional advice and treatment. Here are some … Read more

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