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26
FEB
2020

Student’s Elbow

This month’s blog is about a common elbow injury; ever heard of student’s elbow? “But I’m not a student!” we hear you say. Well you don’t have to be to fall victim to this condition. Students elbow, or ‘Olecranon Bursitis’ is a condition where a small sack of tissue over...
31
JAN
2020

Pain From Within – Why Pain Isn’t Always A Strain Or Sprain

Did you know that you don’t always have to strain a muscle or sprain a ligament in order to feel pain? Deep inside your body are the cogs that keep your body ticking over… your organs. We have lots of organs inside us: The heart, lungs, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder,...
09
DEC
2019

Shoulder Impingement

Suffering from shoulder pain? Lucky for you that our December blog is all about shoulder pain…We’re good like that! As osteopaths, shoulder pain is up there as one of the most common complaints we treat, after lower back and neck pain. Office workers, gym goers and overhead...
18
NOV
2019

Let’s talk TMJ dysfunction!

Hello and welcome to our November blog! The end of 2019 is fast approaching which means soon there will be an influx of social gatherings, work Christmas parties and family get togethers coming our way. What do we do at these gatherings? We talk, eat, drink… And maybe have a good...
18
SEP
2019

The Lymphatic System

Hello everyone and welcome to our September blog post. This month we’re going to introduce you to your lymphatic system. What it is, what it does, and why your osteo loves it so much. So, what is the lymphatic system? One part of it is a collection of small tubes found right...
09
OCT
2017

I don’t play tennis – so how did I get tennis elbow?

Tennis elbow – we’ve all heard of it. But do we know what it is? Why is it called that? And why do so many people who don’t play tennis end up with tennis elbow? What is it? Tennis elbow’s official name is lateral epicondylitis, and it is a tendinitis (tend- meaning tendon,...
29
APR
2017

Avoiding the mouse trap!

7 TIPS TO HELP AVOID MOUSE RELATED PAINS Workers may spend up to 9 hours a day using their computer mouse. Unfortunately prolonged, repetitive or awkward working postures can lead to muscular and/or joint dysfunction. Some of the most common complaints associated with regular...
06
FEB
2017

Choosing the right pillow for YOU!

There are many factors that affect the quality of sleep you get each night. One of these factors is your pillow. Choosing the wrong pillow can exacerbate headaches and neck and shoulder tension. It is crucial to take some time to determine what the best pillow is for you based on...
09
JAN
2017

Your comprehensive Office Ergonomics Guide

Workstation Ergonomics Neck pain? Back pain? Headaches? These are common issues osteopaths regularly deal with that may be eased by addressing your workstation ergonomics. ‘Workstation ergonomics’ is a broad term to describe a scientific discipline, which is concerned with...
14
NOV
2016

The modern day child

  Today’s Child: weaker or stronger? How are our children today? How would you assess the health of a child growing up in today’s world? Would you say that we are producing a healthier child than a generation ago? Two generations ago? Two hundred years ago? Today’s world, to me,...
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Recent Posts

  • Student’s Elbow
  • Pain From Within – Why Pain Isn’t Always A Strain Or Sprain
  • Shoulder Impingement
  • Let’s talk TMJ dysfunction!
  • The Lymphatic System
  • I don’t play tennis – so how did I get tennis elbow?
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  • Choosing the right pillow for YOU!
  • Your comprehensive Office Ergonomics Guide
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Pain From Within - Why Pain Isn’t Always A Strain Or Sprain

January 31, 2020

Shoulder Impingement

December 09, 2019

Let's talk TMJ dysfunction!

November 18, 2019
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