Osteoarthritis – Self-care and Osteopathy
Arthritis is a common condition affecting around 10 million people in the UK. Those with the condition often suffer with pain…
Iliotibial Band Syndrome / Runner’s knee
The iliotibial band (ITB) runs down the outside of the leg from the side of the pelvis (ilium) to below the knee where it…
The Essential Osteopathy YouTube channel
A wee reminder that I have set up the Essential Osteopathy YouTube channel to guide you through quite a number of stretches and…
Back pain – Causes and what you can do about it
It is highly likely that you have suffered with back pain at some point in your life. It is the biggest cause of disability in…
What is the difference between Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists?
NCOR (the National Council for Osteopathic Research) produced this summary report on the differences between Osteopaths,…
Do I have joint hypermobility?
Joint hypermobility, or being ‘double jointed’, is when a person has a greater than normal range of movement in one or more…
Running injuries
A lot of my patients run as part of their exercise regime, however they quickly sustain a running injury as they start off too…
Piriformis syndrome
The small piriformis muscle, attaching from the sacrum to the upper part of our femur (thigh bone), is a poorly understood and…
Plantar fascitis
The plantar fascia is a tough, fibrous area of connective tissue on the bottom of the foot between the ball of the foot and the…
Recovering after a marathon
The running race season has started...Well done to those who completed the London marathon and good luck to those who are in…
