Rugby Injury Prevention in Children

‘The promotion of initiatives that create a safe environment for children’s’ participation in rugby is paramount.’Rugby, with its fast pace and exciting nature, serves as an important social and physical outlet for children. Exercise…

Scoliosis

“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree”William Garner Sutherland (1873 – 1954) Founder of Cranial OsteopathyScoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. Many cases involve little or no pain, and they result in only a mild…

Osteopathic Myofascial Release

“When our fascia is free, we are free. Osteopathic treatment unravels these fascial strains, re-establishing fluid continuity throughout the body." AT Still MD 1899Myofascial Release “Myo” meaning muscle and “fascia” meaning connective…

Osteopathic Scar Tissue Release

A scar may give the appearance that the body has healed, and whilst the body is efficient at mending itself some scars can be problematic. Scar tissue is never as functional as the original tissue it has replaced. With the exception of very…

Hip – Groin Pain – Repetitive Strain – Athlete

I have suffered from hip discomfort and pain for a few years now.Waterpolo was a big part of my everyday life. April 2013 I sought help from a hip specialist, I went for X rays and MRI scans on both hips. He told me that I had Labral tears in…

Curtsy Lunges

‘Keeping your knees healthy and symptom free begins with developing a functional understanding of how this unique joint is constructed (anatomy) and how it does and doesn’t function (biomechanics)’Lunges are excellent dynamic strength…

Plantar Fasciitis

The arch of the foot functions like a bow (as in a bow and arrow), and the plantar fascia is like the string of the bow. The tension in the “bow string” holds the shape of the arch. But every time you step, the “bow string”…

Tech-No How technology is affecting our health.

Technology is pretty cool isn’t it? You want to take a four-minute clip of your kitten playing in a box? No problem. You want to watch Miley twerking 21 times in a row on YouTube? Go wild. You want to make a confession on Twitter? Go on…

High Heels and Chronic Pain

“When your feet hurt, you hurt all over.” SocratesWomen complain of the pain from high heels regularly. However in many situations, high heels are considered a must-wear item. Wearing high heels is your choice, but you or your work (Some…

Deadlift

‘The best exercises are those which mimic natural movement patterns, like the deadlift.’Young children typically perform squats and deadlifts without anyone having to show them how. Yet when a deconditioned adult tries to perform these movements,…