I love it when the exercises don’t work!
Ok, let’s be clear, I don’t love the fact that a client might not be getting better, but I do love the dialogue that’s opened up when a client feels they can be completely honest with me and isn’t worried …
Ok, let’s be clear, I don’t love the fact that a client might not be getting better, but I do love the dialogue that’s opened up when a client feels they can be completely honest with me and isn’t worried …
Why do so many young men injure themselves deadlifting often resulting in long-term chronic low back problems? Here are the generalisations: Having a strong back is a very good idea. Being able to pick up a heavy barbell is an …
Piriformis syndrome is a common ‘self-diagnosis’ for pain in the bum associated with sciatica-type symptoms. I prefer to describe it as a pain in the bum and leg and not to use the term ‘Piriformis Syndrome’ for 2 reasons. 1) …
Jonny Wilkinson was undeniably fit when he played rugby for England, but I recently heard him say[i] that despite being very fit at this time he wasn’t healthy. Jonny was talking about health from a holistic viewpoint. He recognised that …
Is it possible to be healthy and have incurable cancer? Read more »
Sciatica is a common cause of pain in the leg and is a regular presentation in osteopathic clinics. I probably see 5 or 6 people per week with sciatica type symptoms. Good to know Sciatica means aggravation of the sciatic …
A Linea Alba Hernia (AKA Epigastric Hernia) is a protrusion on the midline between the tummy button (Umbilicus) and the bottom of the rib cage. (Xiphoid Process) They are common in ‘tubby’ men between the age of 20-50. They don’t …
I’m often approached by people who’ve had failed treatment for pain in the sacroiliac region with other osteopaths or physiotherapists. This is not just becasue it’s an area of work I specialise in. Chronic sacroiliac pain can be difficult to …
These days I find most of my clients are very open to discussing the mind & body connection which is central to my osteopathic work. I like to work with my clients to expand this idea with some thoughts about …
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