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Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-power light to stimulate healing and reduce pain. It's a safe and effective alternative to traditional pain management techniques, such as medication and surgery. LLLT has been shown to improve...

Osteopathic treatment is a holistic approach to healthcare that aims to restore the body's natural balance and promote healing. Unlike traditional medicine, which often focuses on treating symptoms, osteopathic treatment addresses the underlying causes of illness or...

I often hear, “I only thought you treated backs”. A common misconception. Osteopaths treat musculoskeletal problems from head to toe. That is problems that relate to the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia directly. Often we are also working on the nerves...

Are you wonky? Well I know I am, and I haven't met a person yet in my clinical life who isn't "wonky" to some degree. Our bodies are a combination of what we're dealt with naturally, and the way we use and position ourselves and are often an expression of the way we...

To 'Put Your Best Foot Forward' originated from when ladies looked for a well turned leg in men. This phrase was first recorded in 1613 by Sir Thomas Overbury (a poet and courtier). A good phrase perhaps to start a new year? However, this post is really about...

A lot of people come in to the clinic to see me in the weeks running up to Christmas and explain to me how they have hurt their back. Or often strained their neck and shoulders wrapping Christmas presents! So here’s a few considerations to try and make this process...

A systematic review into the risk of adverse events following manual therapy treatment, concluded that the risk of major adverse events is low. The relative risk of adverse events appeared greater with drug therapy. They did find that about half of manual therapy...

The more recently titled problem of "text neck" grows ever more prevalent. This is neck pain as a result of ongoing use of and looking down at a mobile phone or other device. It may cause pain, muscle tension, sometimes nerve interruption and if practiced regularly...

Trigger points are recognised by most of us as sore spots or knots in our muscles. However not every sore spot is a trigger point. They can be long-term and cause deep discomfort and aching. They are painful “lumps or nodules” found within tight bands of muscles and...

As the weather becomes more consistently Spring-like, we now may be more inclined to get outside. This should be positive for the health of our bones. The sunlight triggers a reaction in our skin producing vitamin D. Good news as this helps us use calcium which is...