I was surprised to read recently of how epidemic the problem of osteoporosis is both nationally and worldwide and the magnitude of the problem, not just on a personal level, but also to the health service. What surprised me the most was that osteoporosis is not just exclusive to women. A huge 30% of men over the age of 50 will…
Osteopathy and pregnancy Although pregnancy is a natural condition, women often find themselves experiencing various symptoms from sickness to back pain and nausea, very often being told to expect and put up with them. This is not always the case, with many of the unwanted symptoms easily alleviated by ensuring the spine, pelvis, muscles and ligaments are functioning well and…
If your car had a flat tyre or there was steam coming from the radiator, would you still drive your car? The likely answer is no. You would phone a mechanic and get if fixed. Then why do we think our bodies are any different? We carry aches, pains and injuries thinking that they will just disappear, and sometimes they…
Are you aware of how you breathe and the effects it has on your health and wellbeing? Probably not. I say that because a vast majority of patients that come to see me for osteopathy have a dysfunctional breathing pattern and are unaware of it – but it’s often one of the first things I try to address. A poor breathing…
