In the final days of the rush to comply with the much-anticipated GDPR legislation ahead of the 25th May deadline, we discovered a ‘soft opt-in’ ICO clause. In plain English, this clause says is that if you give me verbal approval (during a Consultation, say) for me to send you my newsletter – in which […]
Sometimes the symptom that patients presents with can be almost a red herring. Which is where my approach of treating the person as a whole, not necessarily just the symptom, can prove invaluable. Recently, for example, a patient came in with lower back pain. The lower back is influenced by muscle and fascial (connective […]
Cold Weather and Frozen Shoulder There’s no official correlation between cold weather and the debilitating condition that is a frozen shoulder (although the body will generally tighten when the temperature drops which can adversely impact injury). But with five percent of adults developing this problem (which can take up to four years to resolve without […]
Is the Plank Really Good for Core Strength? Being able to hold a plank has long been considered a measure of fitness and a test of core muscle strength. But, is it as effective as we think? And what about those of us who can’t manage a plank? What are the other options for building […]
The clocks have gone back and as well as signalling the onset of shorter days, it can also trigger what has affectionately been dubbed the ‘Winter Blues’ – or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). But what is SAD, how do I know I have it and what can be done to tackle it? What is SAD? […]
I was initially referred to Robin by my personal trainer because of a crippling knee and hip pain. As an individual who suffered with anxiety, I was extremely nervous to meet him but his approachable nature instantly eased my worries. He diagnosed me with tendinitis and a snapping hip and over the weeks as he […]
Teenagers constantly checking their mobile phones, employees hunched over computer screens all day and silver surfers feeling the after-shocks of years spent at a desktop, the sharp discomfort of ‘tech neck’ can strike at any age. Neck pain associated with badly positioned screens in offices, sedentary lifestyles and looking down – attractively double-chinned – at […]
Have you noticed how your cat and dog always have a good stretch when they wake from a nap? Well maybe we should follow suit because when we sleep we lie in the same position for an extended period and this can lead to stiff muscles that become tight through the lack of movement. So […]
Headaches: Causes, Types and How Osteopathy Can Help Most of us have experienced headaches at some point in our lives. They can be painful, debilitating, annoying and worrying. But they also come in many forms. So, what are the causes and how can we relieve the symptoms? Understanding Headaches Headaches are not always as straightforward […]
Hints and tips for achieving a better night’s sleep. For a happier, healthier you. Sleep is a hugely popular topic of conversation. And with over 60% of us unhappy with the amount of shuteye we get* it’s not surprising that it’s often the first thing we discuss with our partners in the morning – especially […]
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