Whether it’s back pain, knee and/or hip pain, migraines, sciatica, or shoulder struggles, pain is what often brings patients to my Osteopathy clinic in North London. It’s not surprising really, given that The British Pain Society estimates* that almost 10 million Britons suffer pain almost daily, resulting in a major impact on their quality of […]
We’re all guilty of it. Whether it’s at home, at work or at play, our posture is something that unfortunately gets overlooked time and again. In 2020, we saw the rise of make-shift desks thanks to the ‘work from home’ orders imposed across the nation. And it’s a trend that’s not going away anytime soon, […]
If you’ve read any of my previous blogs, you’ll know that stress and the impact it has on our bodies is something I’m fascinated by. Stress can be defined as the body’s reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. This natural response can manifest in various ways, including physically (for example, an increased heart rate […]
Did you know, 27% of holidaymakers have either had or witnessed a travel partner have an accident on vacation? That’s according to a 2024 survey* that found 35.88% of all accidents on holiday occurred from slipping, tripping or falling while on an excursion. While a further 31.18% of accidents on holiday were put down to […]
Along with runner’s knee and Achilles tendinitis – shin splints are thought to be one of the most common health injuries runners incur. And, with a world record-breaking 840,318 people having applied to run the London Marathon on Sunday April 27th, it’s a topic that’s worth talking about. Shin splints – which are often more formally referred […]
Osteopaths are widely known for treating back pain. However Osteopaths can treat well beyond the spine. From frozen shoulder and Fibromyalgia to headaches and muscle spasms—as an Osteopath, I use a variety of manual techniques, manipulation and allied therapies (like lower level laser therapy and Western Acupuncture) to improve circulation, reduce pain, and enhance the […]
New Year’s Resolutions: Why They Don’t Last Whether it’s joining a gym, drinking more water or giving up sweets and/or alcohol, the New Year offers up a clean slate to start afresh. But whatever New Year’s resolutions you have in mind, I much prefer to think of these goals as small and sustainable lifestyle changes […]
I know ‘tis the season to be jolly. But the general consensus among patients I’ve seen is that it’s also the season to feel stressed. Tax hikes and the continuous cost of living crisis are just some of the reasons cited for the rise in cortisol levels. The same goes for the recent global political […]
Prehypertension, Borderline Diabetes & Dr Michael Mosley’s Fast 800 In March 2024, when my GP diagnosed me with prehypertension (i.e having blood pressure that’s slightly higher than normal) and as being borderline diabetic, warning bells started to ring. Known as the ‘silent killer’, hypertension often has no symptoms but it can lead to serious conditions […]
How do you keep your back healthy? This week marks Back Care Awareness Week. As an Osteopath with 25 years’ experience, Robin Kiashek says: “It’s often back issues that first prompt people to approach me” In fact, according to the NHS, 70 percent of us will suffer with back pain at some point in our […]
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