By the title of this blog, you might be wondering how the words ‘snorkels’ and ‘Osteopaths’ would ever come up in the same sentence. But having worked as an Osteopath for more than 25 years, Robin Kiashek is no stranger to looking at the bigger picture. Especially when it comes to the topic of health. […]
Osteopathy can help with many things. From lower back pain to frozen shoulder and arthritis to sporting injuries. But, can osteopathy help with hip and knee pain? In a nutshell: yes, osteopathy can more than likely help with pain felt in this region, as it takes on a holistic approach when it comes to treating musculoskeletal […]
On World Sleep Day we thought we’d examine to link between poor sleep and weight gain. Sleep isn’t what necessarily springs to mind when it comes to addressing weight issues. Blame is much more likely to be laid at the door of diet and exercise. But, according to the NHS, people who sleep less than […]
You could be forgiven for thinking that working as a sole practitioner in Osteopathy is a lonely job. And for much of his day, experienced Osteopath, Robin Kiashek, is in individual patient consultations. But that doesn’t make him a lone wolf! In fact, during his 25+ years in practice he has built a network of […]
Stress can have wide, varied and long-lasting impacts on the body. And in some cases, stress can manifest itself in the body physically. When this happens, it can be described as a psychosomatic disorder. Defining psychosomatic disorders The word psychosomatic comes from the mind (psyche) and the body (soma). It’s classified as a disease which […]
Here at the Robin Kiashek Clinics, we take a holistic view when it comes to assessing patients’ problems. Yes, you might have come to the clinic to see , with over 25 years clinical experience, about your sore knee, headache or painful arthritis. But to give these persistent problems the boot once and for all, […]
Impact of the Covid Virus over the Longer Term It can be a little difficult to keep abreast of the up-to-date COVID situation. So, we thought it might be helpful to issue a reminder of how we’re dealing with things in our clinics in both Central London and East Finchley. After all, COVID is still […]
Well, we’re almost through the first month of 2022. I do hope that the year has been kind to all so far. Much to my surprise, I find myself entering 2022 as a Peloton owner. So, how did I arrive at static cycling? Not fit for purpose For many years, my exercise regime has consisted […]
Grief and trauma I recognise that it’s customary for Osteopaths to blog about the safest way to put up decorations and lift your turkey at this time of year. But I thought we might take things in a slightly different direction. The festive season can be hard for those who have lost loved ones during […]
Here’s a harrowing statistic: globally, men die on average five years earlier than women and it’s for reasons that are largely preventable. That’s according to Movember, the leading UK charity changing the face of men’s health as we know it. By 2030, the good cause aims to reduce the number of premature deaths in […]
