We all know that physical exercise offers many health-giving benefits. These include strengthened muscles and bones, and a reduced likelihood of developing such nasties as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Not to mention its mood-enhancing and stress-busting properties. But some people take it too far and become exercise addicts. According to Katherine Schreiber and […]
Hands up who really understands what Mindfulness is? As an activity it’s become fashionable with its own gadgets, Apps, clothing and general paraphernalia! All of which I fundamentally disagree with, which is why I dislike the word ‘Mindful’. Having said that, I have no problem with Mindfulness as a practice, provided that a) it’s not […]
I went to see Robin in his East Finchley “The Twyford Practice” with a bad lower back pain that left me unable even to walk properly. Robin was extremely professional and highly knowledgeable, with a friendly conversational manner that helped to put myself at ease at a time when I was suffering from quite a […]
Snapping Hip Syndrome, aka coxa saltans, iliopsoas tendinitis or dancer’s hip, is a condition that’s often seen in ballet dancers, athletes or swimmers. And that’s because of the sheer stress and strain they place on their bodies day in, day out. As it’s also common in people of all ages and levels of fitness, you […]
It’s that time of year – the clocks have gone forward, the days are longer and spring is definitely in the air. And, as people ditch winter woollies for T shirts and cotton frocks, their thoughts inevitably turn to getting toned and fit for summer. It’s time to build a healthy exercise habit! Some will […]
Feeling anxious, stressed out and uptight? If so, a powerful relaxation technique, such as Autogenic Training (AT), could really help you. What is Autogenic Training? AT is a series of simple mental exercises which can bring about profound mental and physical relaxation. They help balance the activity of body and mind, facilitating (with practice) a […]
Western Acupuncture in London As many of my patients already know, I frequently combine osteopathy with one or more other therapies, such as Western acupuncture, when seeking the best treatment outcome for a patient. Acupuncture has been used in the Far East for over 2000 years, reaching the West during the 17th century. The medical […]
Do you experience pain in or near your heel, especially when getting out of bed first thing in the morning? If so, the chances are that you could be one of the 10% of people who suffer from Plantar Fasciitis. It’s a common but painful condition, and one that I’m frequently asked about in both my Central London and North London Osteopathic clinics. Plantar Fasciitis is caused by an inflamed or […]
‘take more exercise’ is our favourite New Year’s Resolution! As 2019 hurtles towards us I thought it might be a useful time for some salutary words about New Year’s Resolutions. I know. You haven’t even put up the decorations yet! But this save you some time, effort and hopefully a whole lot of guilt! According […]
With a few short weeks until Christmas the build-up, and all that it entails, is fully underway. The festive season offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with family and friends, and we all love it – really! The flip side is that it can all be pretty stressful. The prospect of sitting down with a […]
