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Hip and knee osteoarthritis - how do we manage these?
Approximately 1 in 5 adults over 45 years in England have osteoarthritis of the knee, and 1 in 9 adults have osteoarthritis of the hip....


Best practice guidelines for plantar heel pain
Plantar heel pain usually affects middle-aged and older adults who are sedentary, but also accounts for 8% of all running-related...


'Text neck' - what is it?
A new research study looked into the effects of prolongued smart phone usage on the neck and spine, assessing 18-25 year olds who spend...


The benefits of sunshine
As we're looking at a warm, sunny week ahead, the benefits of taking just a 5-15 minute break to sit in the sun has huge benefits....


Chronic neck pain, what is effective?
Non-specific chronic neck pain is abundant, and can have significant effects on people's lives, and is thought to be driven by...


Degenerative meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis
Meniscal tears are present in 60-90% of people with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Physical therapy and home-based exercise programmes...


Now offering percussion massage
Head 2 Toe Osteopathy is now offering 'Theragun' percussion massage as part of normal treatment. Encouraging research states the benefits...


Cortisol - the body's stress hormone
Cortisol is a steroid hormone, synthesised from cholesterol in the adrenal glands. It has many functions in the human body, such as...


Does vibration massage reduce the effects of post exercise muscle soreness?
Post exercise muscle soreness occurs due to muscle damage induced by exercise. Classically, this soreness develops about 24 hours after...


Student's elbow
Student's elbow, also known as Olecranon bursitis, is a condition where the superficial bursa on the outside of the elbow becomes...


New research could help tinnitus sufferers
Tinnitus affects 10-15% of the population worldwide, and can be described as a debilitating condition which can push individuals to the...


The effects of osteopathic treatment on patients with chronic neck pain
Aside from medication, alternatives for pain relief have been researched, including manipulative techniques and cranio-cervical flexion...


Recurrent ankle sprains
Ankle sprains are the most common recurrent injury of the lower extremity, and up to 40% go to develop chronic symptoms. Approximately...


Covid-19 vaccination side effects
As more and more are being called for vaccination, it is important to know what the possible side effects are so you are not concerned or...


Rotator cuff injury
The rotator cuff comprises of four muscles, originating from the shoulder blade and inserting onto the outer part of the shoulder. Not...


Antidepressants may not be effective for treating back pain and osteoarthritis
Back pain and osteoarthritis affect millions of people across the globe and is a leading cause of disability. Most commonly, paracetemol...


The shape of your Achilles tendon could be relevant to injury
The Achilles tendon is what links your calf muscle to your heel bone and allows you to propel yourself forward when walking or running,...


The importance of a standing exam
If you have seen an Osteopath before, then you have most probably been examined standing, sitting and/or lying down. The purpose of this...


The benefits of diaphragmatic breathing
Meditation and diaphragmatic breathing has long been prescribed to help promote relaxation and calm, but what studies have been performed...
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