Wellbeing.  What does it mean?

Wellbeing. What does it mean?

What does “wellbeing” mean to you? Is it a just your physical body that you think of? For me it will always be the triune of Mind, Body and spirit. A 3 cornered stool which when in balance is the most stable structure. When one becomes out of balance the...
Neck tightness and the breastfeeding baby

Neck tightness and the breastfeeding baby

Many babies that come into see me post birth often have a degree of neck tightness.  This can effect how well a baby attaches to breastfeed.  The upper neck is a hugely important area of the spine, with a large number of nerves exiting the base of the skull, to supply...
Journey through an osteopathy appointment

Journey through an osteopathy appointment

Last weekend I was talking to a prospective patient about what happens through your journey through an osteopathy appointment and realised that she probably wasn’t alone in not knowing.  Just imagine, or quite possibly your are already in pain, and you are...
The 3 most common conditions osteopaths treat

The 3 most common conditions osteopaths treat

Despite a wide range of ailments coming through the door of our osteopathic practice, by far and away the 3 most prevalent are: Lower back pain, Neck pain and Headaches. Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is one of the most prevalent conditions people suffer from, with...
Back pain in pregnancy?  Osteopathy can help

Back pain in pregnancy? Osteopathy can help

How many women do you know who have experienced back pain in pregnancy?  I suspect most people have come across what is considered by many to be a normal thing. Osteopathy can help. Pregnancy is such a wonderful time, exciting in so many ways.  Most women don’t...