An Osteopath’s Approach to Ankle Pain and Injury
Most people who know about osteopathy know that osteopaths treat back pain but not everyone is aware that we treat joint pain all over...
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Osteopathy approach to the diagnosis and management of neck pain and headache There are many causes of neck pain and headache, some of...
Low Back Pain and Osteopathy Treatment
First a little bit about Osteopaths and Osteopathy. The profession is regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC:...
Is a physically active job good exercise?
It has been known for some years now that physical activity is one of the most important factors that determine your health. It is also...
Running Myth Debunked
Recreational Running Causes Knee Osteoarthritis It is a common misconception, held by both runners and healthcare professionals a that...
Running Myth Buster: to heel-strike or not to heel-strike?
A while ago a trend started where people decided it was a good idea to change their running style. The argument was that since we were...
Another running myth debunked
Strength training should be high rep low weight to imp[rove running performance The facts in this are that strength training completed...
Running Myth debunked (Part 1)
Static Stretching Reduces Injury Risk in Runners It is commonly believed that static stretch (holding a stretch for 30 seconds or more)...
What is Pain?
Pain has many valuable functions: it is a warning signal and it produces all sort of actions to stop it. Memories of earlier pains warn...
The benefits of a 15 minute walk
Regular exercise has a fundamental impact on our mental and physical well being. Given the modern lifestyle finding time to workout...
Neck and Upper Back Pain: the cost of being desk-bound
What is it about working at a desk that causes problems for so many? While we have become a bit obsessed with ‘perfect posture’ and the...
Knee Pain from exercise?
Knee pain in those who exercise is about as common as, well, the common cold. It can be very debilitating, sometimes leading to...
Exercise is Medicine: does your GP prescribe it?
Since the term was coined in the first decade of the 21st century, much has been written on the subject in the scientific literature...
Pain: to move or not to move: that is the question
When pain strikes many people reach for what they perceive to be the best way to manage it, namely pain killers, and then they rest,...
To Stretch or Not to Stretch?
Do you stretch before exercise, be it gym work, running or anything else? Have you ever wondered why you do it? Most people believe that...
Fear (of pain) is the 'mind-killer'
Social Context in the recovery process from MSK pain. Unlike the litany against fear, as seen in the recent blockbuster 'Dune' fear of...
To Stretch or Not to Stretch? That is the question.
The nature of running, the high loads that it puts through the body's joints and soft tissues, puts the runner at a higher risk of injury...
Pain but no trauma?
MSK Pain but no trauma We have all suffered from an onset of physical pain and wondered where it came from, asking ourselves ‘what did I...
Biopsychosocial Model of Low Back Pain Management
Biopsychosocial Model of Low Back Pain Management Low back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability around the world. It...
Back Pain and pain management myths debunked:
Back Facts Persistent back pain can be worrying but is rarely dangerous Getting old is NOT a cause of back pain Persistent back pain is...