Headaches can be painful and disabling, with their impact on a person’s quality of life often being underestimated. Most people will look for relief from over-the-counter pain medication, however, this may only provide temporary relief, without addressing the underlying causes of the headache. As Osteopathic Therapists we seek to diagnose the type of headache following […]
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A research paper in the British Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine summarised MRI results from multiple studies, in people over the age of 40 who had NO PAIN, i.e. they were ASYMPTOMATIC (1), the results showed: Lower Back: 68-96% had signs of disc degeneration 50-84% had disc bulges Shoulder: 55-75% had labral tears Hips:
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What can cause Neck Pain? Chronic Neck Pain is often considered within the ‘biopsychosocial’ model of pain, meaning there is not always one thing causing the pain, instead there are multiple, individual factors at play which can vary greatly from person to person. Causes of Neck Pain include intervertebral disc, muscle, ligament and facet joint
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Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the world. As Osteopathic Therapists, we are well versed in diagnosing and treating lower back pain. Research has shown that Osteopathic treatment can improve pain and function in people with chronic lower back pain. The vast majority of lower back pain cases are
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In 2020 The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology in association with the Public Health Agency of Canada and other stakeholders, released some unique guidelines that advised Canadians who are over 65 years of age what they need to do to stay healthy and reduce the risk of chronic illness. They advised on 3 significant components
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As an Osteopathic Therapist, I help people who have pain, stiffness and injuries of their joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves, it’s not just about bones. Whether you’re experiencing pain in your achilles, suffering from sciatica, or neck and shoulder pain, Osteopathy can help. In Osteopathy we view the person as a whole within the
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After graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Sports Therapy in 2009, I started my career as a Personal Trainer, specializing in Exercise Rehabilitation. The majority of my clients had sought me out to help with aches and pains that were being made worse by their current exercise program. I found that having regular contact
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