Osteopathy Treats Constipation

Constipation refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass. So passing stools less than usual could be a sign of constipation. Other symptoms of constipation may include stomach ache and cramps, feeling bloated, feeling sick,…

Scrum Posture for Children

“The scrum and the tackle are the two really contentious areas of the game. If you get those two aspects right, most rugby matches will work in your favour.” Alan Lewis – Rugby union refereeSafety in the scrum is of absolute importance…

Cycling Neck & Shoulder Pain

45 per cent of cyclists suffer from chronic neck pain, which is often worse after a ride”Wilber et al. 1995Cycling posture requires bending forward at the low back and hips and maintaining the neck in an extended position to see the road ahead.…

The rule of the artery is supreme

“When blood and lymphatics flow freely, the tissues can perform their physiologic functions without impedance. With the occurrence of trauma (physical or emotional), the tissues contract, twist, and compress. The fluid flow becomes obstructed.”Dr.…

Scoliosis- Physiotherapy student perspective of osteopathy

I was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 16 after I was involved in a car accident. It was unclear whether or not the accident had been the overall cause of the scoliosis or not but after the accident, all the muscle in my back began to…

Wall Sits: Good or Bad? Do wall sits do anything?

“The mechanical principles on which Osteopathy is based are as old as the universe.”Philosophy of OsteopathyA ‘wall-sit” is where you lean your back against the wall and hold thighs parallel to the ground in a squat position, or you…

You’re only as young as your spine

“If your spine is inflexible and stiff at 30, you’re old. If it is flexible at 60, you’re young.  A man is as young as his spine.”  Joseph PilatesA key difference between a youthful individual and an aged individual is the ability…

Mindfulness Meditation Improves Emotional Intelligence

Why train Emotional Intelligence (EQ)? Jobs such as those in sales and customer service in which emotional competencies obviously make a big difference, we already intuitively know. What surprised Google was they discovered that this is true…

Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears)

“In recent studies a strong relationship has been observed between tinnitus and trigger points”(Rocha and Sanchez, 2007, 2008, 2012)Tinnitus is a sensation of noise in the ears or head when no such external physical noise is present. It…

Thinking Straight

In today’s fast paced world, poor posture is a common ailment. With these tips, you’ll be standing tall in no time.The human body is not designed to sit for extended periods of time. Our ancestors spent most of their time on their…