Our society has a problem. A big one. We’re eating more and moving less. We’re sitting more and standing less. We’re pushing more and pulling less. We’re inside more and outside less. Other than the scary side effects of our ever increasingly sedentary lifestyles, such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and osteoporosis, sedentary lifestyles contribute […]
In our current age of excessive sitting and sedentary lifestyles, back pain is an incredibly common problem — one that I experience myself quite a bit when I don’t take the necessary steps to keep my body loose. About 10 years ago I was digging a pond in my backyard. The project involved an incredible […]
Osteopaths treat many people who spend much of their time sitting at a desk. Here are some tips to help you avoid aches and pains associated with your working position. 1) Make sure your hips are slightly higher than your knees, and that your knees are at a 90 degree angle when sitting. If necessary, raise or […]
Tessa was the lucky winner of an Osteopathic Package back in September last year, and saw Neil over several months for a back problem. We are pleased to hear that Tessa has improved…here is what she has to say: “I visited Neil with an ongoing back issue that was making everyday activities difficult. He assessed […]
The perils of being fashionable! Unfortunately, certain clothes and accessories can sometimes means pain. Here are some fashion hazards to be aware of…
A positive outlook and good intentions make the world of difference!
At this time of year, on top of your normal workload; more time is spent standing, lifting and carrying shopping, not to mention attending more social functions than normal. Bad posture can put unnecessary stress on muscles and tendons. As a result any old lower back and neck niggles can be exacerbated. Tips to reduce the […]
Ten Top Tips… for Choosing a Bed One of the most common questions any osteopath is asked is what sort of bed will help to relieve or minimize pain and stiffness. As we spend around a third of our lives in bed, it is certainly worth giving plenty of consideration to the choice of a […]