Are you someone who loves the water and finds swimming to be a relaxing and refreshing activity? If you are dealing with low back pain, you may be wondering if swimming could be a beneficial form of exercise for you. After all, swimming is a low-impact activity that can provide…
Do you suffer from low back pain? If so, you may have heard about sleep hygiene and its potential to reduce your symptoms. But is it true? Can simple changes in your sleep habits really make a difference in your back pain? Let's explore what the research tells us about…
Movement, Muscles and Blood Flow As an osteopath, I cannot emphasise enough the importance of movement for the body's overall health and well-being. Movement not only keeps our muscles strong and flexible but also helps improve blood flow throughout the body. Here, I'll discuss the crucial role of movement for…
Rehabilitation after an injury is crucial to help the affected joint, nerve, or muscle return to its original level of function. There are several principles that guide the rehabilitation process and make it effective. Here are the 4 guiding principles for rehabilitation: 1 Choose the Right Exercise: The first step…
(What does the Evidence say…….. 1: Is walking the best way to get rid of your low back pain? Is it really that simple? (Sounds too good to be true) 2: How often should you walk? 3: how long should I walk for each time? 4: What pace should I…
Osteopaths DON’T Just Treat Spines (Part 9: Tendons Matter Too) Most people think of osteopaths as “back specialists”. But in clinic I also see a lot of tendon pain – from tennis elbow and sore shoulders to Achilles and hip tendinopathies. If you’ve been told you have a tendinopathy, tendonitis…