Wellbeing“Out of Line”? 
“Out of Line”?
Feeling “out of line” is a term banded about when it comes to aches and pains, but is this possible? A joint is not “in or out” apart from in a situation where it is dislocated, always a serious situation, particularly in the spine where paralysis will usually occur with...
UncategorisedA Guide to Consent for Osteopathic Treatment
A Guide to Consent for Osteopathic Treatment
Osteopaths are bound by law to seek consent for everything they do during an osteopathic consultation – from taking the case history, to examination and treatment. We must explain and justify why we ask certain questions, why we examine an area of the body, why we think certain techniques are...
Musculo-SkeletalFungal Nails and the benefits of Lunula Laser therapy
Fungal Nails and the benefits of Lunula Laser therapy
Fungal nail infection affects much of the population and is known medically as onychomycosis. Nail infections often begin as a small white or yellow spot under the tip of the nail but can progress to cause thickened, brittle, and discoloured nails. While the infection itself is rarely dangerous, it can be...
UncategorisedHamstring injuries playing Padel
Hamstring injuries playing Padel
This is purely anecdotal but worth raising if it helps some people avoid injury. Padel courts are being built as fast as they can in response to the great popularity of the sport. I have not played, but have watched it and heard people describing what they enjoy about the sport. The...
UncategorisedFrom Grifters to Gaming : How Osteopathy Can Help Children
From Grifters to Gaming : How Osteopathy Can Help Children
Remember those idyllic, bygone days before devices took over? Children would be outside from morning till night, climbing trees, riding bikes, and playing ‘40-40’ until the dinner bell rang. I was a child of the ’70s, named after Tara King from The Avengers. My trusty blue Grifter bike and I...
Musculo-SkeletalWear&Tear in the Spine – the dreaded ‘DEGENERATIVE’ word!
Wear&Tear in the Spine – the dreaded ‘DEGENERATIVE’ word!
You may have heard a health professional describe your spine as “degenerative” and it doesn’t sound good does it!! I am always aware that this is a term commonly used by us in the business which actually often simply refers to the normal aging process in joints and the tissues around...
UncategorisedTied to your Desk? A little reminder of what to be mindful of …
Tied to your Desk? A little reminder of what to be mindful of …
If you spend long hours at a desk you’re not alone. Whether it’s emails, video calls or spreadsheets, sitting in one spot has become part of daily life for many of us. The problem is that our bodies are built for movement and aren’t designed to stay still for long...
UncategorisedWhy Your Ears Hurt on a Plane, and The Simple Tricks to Stop It
Why Your Ears Hurt on a Plane, and The Simple Tricks to Stop It
Your bags are packed, your passport is ready, and you’re dreaming of sunshine and relaxation. The last thing you want is for that uncomfortable, blocked-up ear feeling to ruin the start of your well-deserved break. That feeling, often called “airplane ear,” is incredibly common. But why does it happen? Inside...
UncategorisedManual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Gentle, relaxing and rhythmic, MLD is a powerful manual treatment aimed at improving lymphatic drainage. It is a very light massage which can be applied to the whole body or targeted areas as necessary. What is lymph? As blood travels around the body, plasma escapes through the capillary walls to...
UncategorisedFoot and Ankle Surgery Observation
Foot and Ankle Surgery Observation
I was very fortunate to be invited recently to London Bridge Hospital to spend a morning observing Mr Sam Singh operating on various foot conditions that we see in practice quite commonly. Bunions are so common and may or may not be a bother to the incumbent. They normally run...