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Picked up an injury? To rest or not to rest
Within the world of physical-therapy, the strategy of ‘complete rest’ as a means to recover from an injury has been debunked in almost every circumstance. We now know that
Adjustments and manipulations: What actually happens when we ‘click’ your spine
Love ’em or hate’ em – spinal manipulations are a therapeutic tool used in clinic to modify symptoms, improve movement quality and facilitate recovery… But
Knowledge shared is power multiplied
At The Osteo practice we think it’s important to share our knowledge, as we believe that quality and trusted advice should be available to all.
A step by step guide to a pain free foot
Today our blog will discuss the symptoms, cause and management of a pesky little foot condition named ‘Plantar fasciitis’. The reasoning behind my crusade against
The magic of kinesiology tape unravelled!
Kinesiology tape can regularly be seen strapped to arms, legs and torsos of some of the world’s top professional athletes, but have you ever wondered how it works?
The 10 most common running injuries and our top tips to get you back on track
With the London Marathon only six weeks away and the sudden infiltration of panic-struck entrees knocking at my practice door, I thought it may be both helpful, and topical, to write a quick blog discussing the top 10 most common running injuries. And, in case you fall victim, or just fall over, I’ve added my top tips for managing each condition.
“Cute, innocent, sweet little bundles of a bad back waiting to happen”
Babies and back pain: Simple steps to alleviate those niggles! You’re fresh faced, glowing and radiant, you are oozing with baby making prowess and everyone around can see it… but let’s face it girls, deep down you’re a hormonal mess! Your body is pumping out millions of mood altering chemicals quicker than you can say “I fancy another slice of chocolate and bacon on toast” and no one should dare stand in your way. But why is this?
Hamstring strain – Klopp’s Gegenpress isn’t the only cause…
Imagine the scene; an elite athlete at full stretch suddenly comes to a halt, clasping the back of their thigh – their face etched with shock, agony and disappointment. A team of physios helps the limping casualty away from the pitch or track… unless you’re Derek Redmond of course, and your dad’s a bit of a pushy parent…
We can all guess the cause, a typical hamstring strain, or maybe a ‘pulled’ or ‘torn muscle’. These terms come from the mechanics of this type of injury – the hamstring being forcibly..
Hamstring Tendinopathy – A real pain in the…
I see a lot of people who tell me they’ve ‘pulled a hamstring’ – it’s a common enough condition – and in most cases they’ve self-diagnosed accurately. But beware, that pain may not be all it seems.
There is another condition called hamstring tendinopathy which might feel similar, but is clinically a very different problem. In order to apply the most suitable management strategy, it’s important to get an early, accurate diagnosis.
Sprained ankle…a recurring problem?
A sportsman’s nightmare… a dodgy tackle, a patch of uneven ground, an awkward landing or maybe just a few too many Proseccos in your favourite pair of high heels. Whatever the cause, the outcome is usually long-lived and less than favourable for the affected party.
The most common form of ankle trauma, accounting for around 90%, is caused by rolling over the outside of the foot; this is referred to as an ‘inversion sprain’ and so, this will be the topic of discussion today. The injury is characterised as damage to..
