The Springbank Clinic

Shockwave therapy

mark@sbclinic — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:46:07 +0000

Shockwave therapy or Radial Pressure wave therapy We are now able to offer shockwave therapy at Springbank Clinic. What is radial Pressure wave therapy? RPW therapy is a non invasive treatment that uses acoustic pressure waves to generate oscillations in the tissue. These waves can promote blood flow, activate connective tissue and help to reduce muscle painaiding the treatment of trigger…

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Sustain

mark@sbclinic — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:03:45 +0000

Sustain – Lifestyle, Health and Weight Support We are pleased to introduce Sustain, a new service at Springbank Clinic designed to support adults seeking meaningful, sustainable change to their health, lifestyle, and wellbeing. Lifestyle and health change is rarely influenced by one factor alone. Nutrition, movement, psychological factors, health history, and life context all play a role.

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“Out of Line”?

mark@sbclinic — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:36:12 +0000

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 dislocation. I suspect everyone has seen someone with severe back pain who is bent forward or to one side when they…

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A Guide to Consent for Osteopathic Treatment

mark@sbclinic — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:27:52 +0000

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 more appropriate than others and the risks involved, why we adjust clothing, and so on and so on.

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Fungal Nails and the benefits of Lunula Laser therapy

mark@sbclinic — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:33:20 +0000

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 persistent, unsightly, and uncomfortable—especially if left untreated.

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Hamstring injuries playing Padel

mark@sbclinic — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:40:13 +0000

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 main thing is that it appears it is much easier to get proficient and be able to play competitively quite…

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From Grifters to Gaming : How Osteopathy Can Help Children

mark@sbclinic — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:23:02 +0000

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 were inseparable. We’d be out all day unless we were at school, with barely a care in the world. At 6pm, we’…

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Wear&Tear in the Spine – the dreaded ‘DEGENERATIVE’ word!

mark@sbclinic — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:15:11 +0000

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 them. A degenerative joint can be the result of simple aging, old injuries, infection…

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Tied to your Desk? A little reminder of what to be mindful of …

mark@sbclinic — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:44:52 +0000

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 periods of time. It’s not necessarily the desk itself, it is the sitting still for too long that causes problems, especially if you’re…

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Why Your Ears Hurt on a Plane, and The Simple Tricks to Stop It

mark@sbclinic — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:26:25 +0000

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 your ear, behind the eardrum, is a small, air-filled cavity (the middle ear).

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