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The effect of running on the brain

Research has found that running has both an immediate and long-term effect on the brain. When running, there is an immediate release of...

Dry needling for non-pathological spine related disorders

Dry needling is different to acupuncture, it is used to stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular and connective tissues...

Resuming normal operating hours

As of Monday 15th February, Head 2 Toe Osteopathy will be resuming normal operating hours. Infection rates both locally and nationwide...

The effects of meditation on the brain

The positive effects of meditation is becoming more widely publicised, and the results are encouraging. Studies have been performed in...

Subacromial bursitis - shoulder pain

The subacromial bursa is located in the shoulder, in the subacromial space which is approximately 1 - 1.5 cm in height. A bursa is...

Paracetemol (Acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen?

Both Paracetemol and Ibuprofen are used to treat pain and fever, however they have their differences. Ibuprofen is the one that reduces...

Muscle strains - symptoms and causes

Muscle strains, or a pulled a muscle, occurs when the muscle is overstretched leading to a tearing of fibres. This can occur when you are...

Your safety is at the forefront of your appointment

There is clearly still a lot of trepidation amongst the public with Covid-19, and rightly so. Thankfully, the infection rates have...

Achilles tendinopathy - What works best?

Achilles tendinopathy is an overload injury that can affect the distal insertion or the midportion of the tendon. Patients can expect...

Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week

This week seems more appropriate than ever given the impact of Covid-19 on children's mental health. There's no doubt, children are...

The effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive function

It is common for adults to experience short sleep duration, and it has been found that sleeping 1-2 hours less than usual can have...

Tennis and Golfer's elbow - what are the treatment options

Tennis and Golfer's elbow is usually characterised by pain on the outside or inside of the elbow respectively. Usually these symptoms...

The global problem of low back pain

Lower back pain continues to be a leading cause of disability across the globe and affected as many as 577 million people in 2017. As...

Shoulder pain? Osteopathy can help...

Are you suffering with shoulder pain? There can be many reasons why you may have shoulder pain, and this can include:- # Impingement #...

Knee pain? Your knee may not be the problem...

Knee injuries are a very common complaint and can arise from a large number of reasons. It is obviously crucial to examine the knee, to...

The benefits of getting outside

We've all been told to get outside more, particularly now during another lockdown period, but do we know what the benefits are? # Improve...

Head 2 Toe Osteopathy launches a new website!

During this recent lockdown, I have not only been very busy home schooling my two daughters, I have managed to create a new, updated...