Problems getting to sleep?
If you really can’t switch off your computer or phone late at night then try installing this to at least reduce the blue light emitted by your screens and give your brain a chance to secrete melatonin and feel sleepy.
More reasons to exercise
A component of cancer treatment and dementia prevention – 2 more reasons to get a regular exercise habit. It’s going to be a lovely spring day in London today, at the very least get out for a walk at lunchtime.
Cortisone Injections
Are you thinking about getting a cortisone injection? – if so this is worth a read
Explain Low Back Pain
This video has some useful information about your low back pain and what is the best course of action for different types of pain. If you’re not sure, come in and get assessed.
The importance of daily movement
“Research suggests that if you are sedentary for much of the day, even a couple of hours of sweating in the gym won’t much reduce your risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, although you’ll be aerobically fitter than a full-time couch potato.”
This article gives some tips on keeping moving throughout the day.
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/566738/Everyday-life-changing-movements
Are MRIs useful?
Often an MRI will indicate a structural abnormality which make it very easy to say that this is the cause of your pain. However many studies have shown that just as many people may have these issues such as herniated discs in the spine and they have absolutely no pain. We are now finding that pain is more an indication of threat levels in the brain, influenced by many factors, rather than an indication of structural damage. Below is really good example as to why you shouldn’t get too hung up on MRIs and structural findings. They often are not what is causing your pain. Come in and get assessed and work out why you are in pain
Breathing patterns and musculo-skeletal pain
Is poor breathing the source of your neck or shoulder pain? I often find that shallow and inefficient breathing patterns are at the root of much musculo-skeletal pain. Come and get assessed, to make real long lasting changes in the way you feel.
Why ankle sprains should not be ignored
Most people don’t take ankle injuries seriously, however an old ankle sprain could be the cause of your back or neck pain. Many people sprain their ankles and think nothing of it. However the legacy left in the body from the change in the way of moving and altered motor control patterns can lead to back or neck pain further down the road. This video shows how this may happen. When you see a therapist for back or neck pain, make sure they ask and your disclose your history of injury as this matters and should affect the treatment given.
It also makes sense to treat and rehab ankle injuries properly to avoid this happening.
As an osteopath I can treat your whole body, not just your back.
All about the feet
Did you know there are 52 bones in the feet, about 25% of the total number of bones in the body. As well as wearing good supportive footwear to improve foot health, osteopathy can get the joints of your feet moving better, thus alleviating foot and ankle pain. Furthermore in some cases knee, back and hip pain can be traced back to problems with the feet. So if your feet need some TLC, book an appointment today.
If you wear high heels a lot, you should take a look at this: