Forearm flexor strain – tear

“Osteopathy is based on the perfection of nature’s work. When all parts of the human body are in line we have health. When they are not the effect is disease. When the parts are readjusted disease gives place to health. The work of the Osteopath…

Lower Back Pain – Testimonial

For as long as I can remember I’ve suffered with bad posture, lower back pain and very stiff shoulders that caused headaches. Over the years I’ve tried everything with little to no effect. I was only looking for relief until I accidentally…

Pain in my body – Testimonial

Dr Ashburner has helped me with various types of ailments regarding pain in my body - from diagnosing my gallstones - helping control my high blood pressure (with no medication) and just various day to day wear and tear of the body. If you…

Preventing overuse injuries in young athletes

“Postural strength and coordination are essential for injury prevention and sports performance.”ThomasHarris, MD, The Sports Medicine GuideOveruse injuries happen when a young athlete inappropriately overloads their muscles and bones repeatedly…

Hunched back Scheuermann’s Kyphosis (osteochondrosis)

Scheuermann’s Kyphosis (osteochondrosis) is a condition that affects the growing skeleton in which the normal curve in the upper back (thoracic spine) is increased, forming a hunched back which can have a profound effect on total body…

Resistance training in adolescence and youth

‘Current research indicates that resistance training can be a safe, effective and worthwhile activity for children and adolescents provided that qualified professionals supervise all training sessions and provide age-appropriate instruction…

I had frozen shoulder

I have been to Guy for two different issues. I had frozen shoulder which was very debilitating, I was told by an orthopaedic surgeon that there was nothing that could be done and that it would last for 2 years. Guy was able to increase my mobility…

Myofascial Inner knee pain & stiffness

“Osteopathy is based on the perfection of nature’s work. When all parts of the human body are in line we have health. When they are not the effect is disease. When the parts are readjusted disease gives place to health. The work…

Teeth grinding – Bruxism

“The mechanical principles on which Osteopathy is based are as old as the universe” - Philosophy of OsteopathyTeeth grinding (Bruxism) is in an involuntary habit of clenching or grinding in a back-and-forth or sideways movement of…

Adolescent growth spurt in young athlete hamstring calf strain

‘As the twig is bent, so grows the tree’ ~ William Garner Sutherland (1873 – 1954),A muscle strain is typically a muscle tear or “pull”, and is a common injury among young athletes. A muscle strain/tear is graded according to its severity.…