by B&HC | Jul 16, 2019 | Blog, home-news, Latest News, osteopathy
ingWhat is Tennis Elbow? Lateral Epicondylitis (more commonly known as Tennis Elbow) is a chronic condition where the tendon of the extensor muscles in the forearm becomes inflamed due to overuse. Pain is felt on the outside part of the elbow, where the tendon...
by B&HC | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog, Exercise, home-news, Latest News, osteopathy, rehab
Using a spikey ball on a regular basis is a great way to maintain flexibility, ease muscle tension and optimise performance. Spikey balls are particularly effective at releasing tightness due to myofascial trigger points. These are the tight bands and contractions...
by B&HC | Jul 1, 2019 | Blog, Exercise, home-news, Latest News, osteopathy
Rounded shoulders, are a part of overall bad posture, and they can get worse if left untreated. 95% of the population spend their time with hunched shoulders over a computer or their phones for the better part of the day. There are a few simple exercises that can help...
by B&HC | May 20, 2019 | Blog, Exercise, home-news, Latest News, osteopathy
Many people think of stretching and immediately associate it with pre or post-workout, but what about adding in some muscle pain relief stretches during your work day? We are spending a considerable amount of time (approximately 8 hours) seated at our desk during the...
by B&HC | Nov 19, 2018 | Blog, home-news, Injury, News, osteopathy, rehab
It’s an ongoing debate, and a question that, as an Osteopath, I get asked almost every day! When should you use ice, and when should you use heat? And for how long? There is so much confusion surrounding the topic, the truth is, much more study is needed before a...
by B&HC | Sep 4, 2018 | home-news, Uncategorized
This is something that bugs many in the health field – why do we treat shoulders so differently to many other joints? You might be wondering what I mean by this…I mean that when people come in with say, knee pain, we aim to reduce the pain, increase the...
