The title of this blog is not just a play on words from one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. It is also the question that most Osteopaths ask themselves each time they see a new patient. Osteopaths take a holistic approach when it comes to treating musculoskeletal disorders relating to muscles, ligaments, nerves joints cartilage, […]
Along with runner’s knee and Achilles tendinitis – shin splints are thought to be one of the most common health injuries runners incur. Shin splints – which are often more formally referred to as medial tibial stress syndrome – are a very common overuse injury. The term refers to a pain that occurs in the front or inner parts […]
Research published by Macmillan Cancer Support shows an estimated 7 million people across the country turned to running or jogging during the Covid-19 crisis to boost their mental health. One in seven people in the UK (14%) said running had helped them deal with stress since the first lockdown in March. And about a third […]
Optimal Health & Wellbeing Maintaining optimal health & wellbeing has always important. But never before has there been such a focus on its significance. “The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has changed all aspects of life – health & wellbeing included,” Osteopath Robin Kiashek said. “The closure of gyms and restrictions on non-essential travel has forced us all […]
‘What is the difference between an Osteopath and a Chiropractor?’ A frequently asked question for many Osteopaths. There are a handful of similarities between the two professions, but also differences in terms of their philosophy, patient assessment and the way they treat patients. And it’s useful to understand how each operates when you are considering […]
What can I do to relieve my back pain? Google searches around back pain, relief for back pain and back pain exercises skyrocketed in 2020. Which is concerning news for me as an Osteopath. In some ways it’s not surprising. Back pain affects up to 80% of us at some point in our lives. It’s […]
Osteopathy face-to-face This year, the healthcare sector (along with many other industries) has been forced to embrace online technology in a bid to stop the spread of COVID. GP surgeries and hospitals have conducted video diagnoses. Some Osteopaths and physiotherapists have provided virtual exercise sessions. Telemedicine – caring for patients remotely without a physical therapist and […]
Tension-type headaches Headaches occur in an estimated half of all adults worldwide. They are the third highest cause of’ time lost to ill health’ around the globe, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). It’s believed there are more than 150 different types. But if the steep rise in Google searches is to be believed […]
TMJ disorders According to a survey 68% of us confirmed that our stress levels have continued to increase over the course of 2020. And it’s no wonder. This year has tested us all. As a trained Osteopath with more than 20 years experience in the field, I know that stress can manifest itself in the […]
International Men’s Day on 19th November celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. This year’s theme is ‘better health for men and boys’. It goes without saying that as an Osteopath, health is a topic I’m very passionate about. But time and time again, I’ve seen first-hand how reluctant […]
