The Use of Osteopathy in Dependency Rehabilitation

We know that any substance dependency has more than just a physical aspect and that it is important to treat any drug dependency holistically. The American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine has been promoting the inclusion of addiction…

Osteopathic Support for Smoking Cessation

Osteopathic Support for Smoking CessationAlthough osteopathy and smoking may seem at first glance to be unrelated, there is a common interface which can be of great assistance to anyone giving up smoking.There is much information in the media…

Circulation

Good circulation is essential in order for the body to get proper nutrients, and for the removal of waste products. Lack of movement leads to the development of stasis, congestion of bodily fluids and pain and other problems appear. The movement…

Disc Prolapse Lower Back (Lumbar)

A disc prolapse in the lower back (the lumbar spine) can produce sharp, sudden debilitating lower back pain. In addition there may be a burning, electric-like linear pain radiating through the buttock and down the back of the leg, into the calf…

How to stay healthy – What is a Cold – What is the Flu – Immune system

How to stay healthy during the chilly months. Winter wellness toolkit. Feeling under the weather and don’t know what to do? Whether you go the natural route or opt for a medical solution, this toolkit will give you all you need to know…

Back Pain – Neck Pain – High performance South African Sailing

Thirteen years ago at age 33 I was diagnosed with early arthritis by my family doctor and prescribed drugs. I had been suffering from an acute stiff neck for months and thought it was simply from years of abuse as a competitive sailor doing…

Advice for fathers with a new born baby – New Dad Tips – New Father Tips

Advice for fathers with a new born babyBecoming a father can be an exciting and overwhelming experience..Take care of yourself. Keep an eye on your lifestyle, driving and your risk-taking. Your baby needs you for a long time. Being a healthy…

Rheumatoid Arthritis – Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 18 which was 28 years ago. My initial treatment was conventional medicine eg. Voltaren and the rest of the anti-inflammatory drugs. My final visit with a Rheumatologist was walking out…

Jaw Pain Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Jaw Pain Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction - the jaw joint in front of the ear dysfunction is characterised by pain in the jaw joint and surrounding tissues and limitation in jaw movements. The TMJ is a muscular joint and muscular dysfunction…

Never lift and twist – Rotational deadlifts – Windmills

“Avoid repetitive lumbar flexion as it has been shown to be the damaging mechanism leading to herniations as the nucleus inside the disc breaches the annulus layer by layer with progressive delamination of the layers.”(Callaghan and McGill…