When youâre living with back or joint pain, itâs easy to feel caught between different options â physiotherapy, osteopathy, massage, exercise classes. Many people I see as an osteopath in Nottingham started their recovery journey with physiotherapy in West Bridgford …
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It’s perhaps the most frequently asked question in clinic. I think the important bit of the question is why does my joint move better and pain decrease after the joint has been clicked. Hopefully this video will help you understand …
The world of physical health is plagued by half truths and ideas which often hinder peoples recovery. An important part of my osteopathy is helping people make sense of the craziness that is their pain. I aim to arm my …
When the exercises I’ve prescribed don’t work I often find I do my best work. Ok, letâs be clear, I donât love the fact that a client might not be getting better, but I do love the dialogue thatâs opened …
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 wasnât healthy. Jonny was talking about health from a holistic viewpoint. He recognised that …
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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 âtubbyâ men between the age of 20-50. They donât …
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 …