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 […]
The Connection Between Obesity and Back Pain 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 […]
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 […]
Lower back pain really is exactly that – a massive pain in the back. Worldwide, the condition is believed to affect 540 million people. While in the UK, the debilitating problem affects around one-third of the adult population each year. It can be caused by a range of wide and varied reasons. The pain […]
When you think of whiplash, what comes to mind? Most people think you only suffer from this painful condition if you’ve been in a car crash, but this isn’t the case. Despite rear-end car collisions being one of the top causes of this debilitating affliction, whiplash can occur following any forceful movements of the head […]
Pain Management When in pain, most people tend to apply heat to the problem area rather than cold/ice compressions. Which is understandable – it feels more soothing. And who wants to add being cold and uncomfortable to an already painful situation? “In my 25 years of practicing osteopathy, I’ve only ever encountered one patient treating […]
There are many reasons why you might visit an Osteopath. Whether it’s a back, joint, or stress-induced condition, or more specific workplace or sporting injury – Osteopathy can help improve a range of ailments. Robin Kiashek is an Osteopath with more than 25 years’ experience in his field. He says: “Using a range of techniques, Osteopaths […]
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