Osteopathic treatment for shoulder painShoulder injuries are a common presentation in practice life, and it is not uncommon for patients to become confused in who to consult;...
SLAP tears of the shoulderSLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior) tears are common shoulder injuries for those who partake in overhead sporting activities....
"Hitting the wall"Many marathon and ultra distance runners will tell you how significant 'hitting the wall' is, and how it causes a significant slowing of...
External Snapping Hip SyndromeExternal snapping hip syndrome is characterised by a palpable or audible snapping sensation when the hip joint is flexed and extended, or...
Caffeine in endurance sports Caffeine has long been used in the sporting world for its wide ranging beneficial effects, and many use it to help with their...
Knee osteoarthritis and psychological wellbeingKnee osteoarthritis doesn't just affect our physical wellbeing, it can have a profound impact on mental health. Approximately 20% of...
Stress fracture - Ankle and footStress fractures are most common in the athletic population, in fact, 98.5% of all stress fractures affect the sporting types. Such...
Suffering neck and shoulder pain from working at your computer?Computer use, coupled with poor working posture, is a prevalent cause of neck and shoulder pain. Persistent pain in these areas can...
Plantar fasciitisPlantar fasciitis is a degenerative condition of the foot, characterised by changes in the collagen fibres in the plantar fascia, without...
Physical activity and exercise for osteoporosisOsteoporosis is the most common chronic metabolic bone disease, which is characterised by increased bone fragility. It is estimated that...
Do you perform an active cool-down for the right reasons?Many people run through an active cool-down routine of about 5-15 mins of low-moderate-intensity after their training session, usually...
A conservative approach to patients with mild-moderate hip osteoarthritisOsteoarthritis, also known as wear-and-tear, is a common condition that many develop with advancing age. Hip osteoarthritis is very...
How running in hot temperatures affects performanceNow temperatures are starting to increase as we edge into summer, it is important to understand how our bodies will react whilst out...
Want an easy way of booking appointment?Have you ever been on the phone to a receptionist trying to book an appointment with an Osteopath, and you feel like you're not getting...
Want to start trail running? Read on...Trail running is increasing in popularity, and it is important to recognise that it stresses the body in different ways when compared to...
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)ITBS is one of the most common overuse injuries in runners, affecting 12-16% of athletes. Clinically, patients will report a sharp or...
How long will it take for my injury to heal?A question I am asked a lot, and quite rightly so. Any injury, be it back pain or knee pain, we need to be back on our feet as soon as...
Muscle soreness? Should you cycle or run to recover?No-one likes the limiting effects of muscles soreness after exercise, and we all want to speed up the process so we can get back to what...
Not sure what Osteopathy can help with? Read on....Many are still unfortunately aware of what Osteopathy can help with, so at Head 2 Toe Osteopathy, I would like to help. When a patient...
Mechanical neck painNeck pain is ranked fourth highest in terms of years lived with disability. The prevalence of neck pain is on the increase due to our...