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Give yourself some time and care
As we ease into the new year, looking after yourself may be something which needs attention. Care of self can range from simple ideas...


What does 2022 hold for you?
Every year millions of people make New Year's resolutions for a variety of reasons, some to improve their health, others to live more...


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Head 2 Toe Osteopathy would like to wish all patients a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. All of your support has once again...


What patients expect at their first osteopathic appointment
It is always interesting to hear what new patients expect from their first osteopathic appointment. Some may expect a discussion about...


Chronic lower back pain - resistance training or general exercise?
Chronic lower back pain is very common, and is often multi-factorial, making it a challenge to treat effectively. However, exercise...


Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Most of us have experienced DOMS after strenuous exercise, by why does this happen? Our muscles are made up of millions of tiny fibres...


'Knuckle cracking' - does is cause osteoarthritis?
'Cracking' or 'popping' joints appears to be very common, especially amongst teenagers, and is often habitual. But does it cause any...


Intervertebral disc injury
Disc injury is a common cause of back pain, where the outer fibres of the disc become damaged, allowing the gel-like centre to protrude....


Can we overuse ice packs with injuries?
The use of cold therapy is widely used amongst athletes as an immediate treatment for acute soft tissue injuries. However, prolongued use...


Gift vouchers available for Christmas
Looking to buy a gift for someone who has everything? If that's the case then why not buy a treatment voucher for Osteopathy or Sports...


When should you have an injury assessed?
It wouldn't be a surprise should a patient carry an injury for a matter of weeks, months, or even years and expect to be 'fixed' in one...


The benefits of strength training for older adults
As we get older, a number of physiologic and functional changes occur which can lead to disability, frailty and falls. Muscle mass and...


Can you still run with a torn meniscus?
Runners will often develop knee pain at some point, and it is important that they don't rush off for MRI before being clinically...


Know how much sugar your snack contains?
Sugar awareness week this year is focused on snacks and how they may be hiding dangerous levels of sugar in light of clever marketing....


New research surrounding Fibromyalgia
The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London have shown that many of the symptoms in fibromyalgia...


Why I get so many of my patients to squat...
The squat is a fundamental everyday movement, and you are unknowingly doing it every day. Think what happens when you sit down and stand...


Percussion massage - are there benefits?
Handheld percussive massage treatment continues to grow in popularity amongst athletes and health professionals, with the aim of...


Do you know the effects of having high cholesterol?
As it is National Cholesterol Month, it is important to recognise and understand the risk factors and effects of having high cholesterol....


Do you take enough time out of work?
Since the start of the pandemic where working at home has become the new 'norm', many are putting in more hours at their computers than...
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