Entries by Robin Kiashek

Osteopathy and the value of face-to-face contact

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 […]

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Tension-type Headaches: How Osteopathy Can Help

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 […]

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TMJ disorders – Osteopathy can help: here’s how

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 […]

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Arthritis – could Osteopathy help ease the symptoms?

Can an Osteopath help with arthritis? In the UK, 10 million people live with the pain of arthritis every day.  This condition affects all ages, including children.  And as the weather cools, for some the pain of symptoms increases. What are the symptoms of arthritis? There are lots of different types of arthritis so symptoms […]

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E is for exercise. And endorphins.

Exercise and Endorphins As a regular (three days a week) swimmer I was extremely pleased when my local pool reopened last month.  Like many, I did my best to keep up with my exercise over lockdown and managed to cycle regularly.  But the swimming left a hole.  Which I did my best to fill with […]

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – is this the legacy of Long COVID?

There’s an increasing amount of anecdotal evidence from people suffering from Long Covid.  This is where symptoms remain for much longer than the suggested two week period and are often accompanied by issues outside the officially recognised cough, fever and loss of taste or smell.  These most commonly include debilitating fatigue, breathlessness, muscle aches and […]

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Lower back pain and Millennials – tips for prevention

Lower Back Pain We’ve spoken before about the seriousness of back pain – a debilitating ailment that can strike at any time. And lower back pain is particularly common.  According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it is the most common cause of job-related disability. Lower back pain is often associated with […]