Osteopathy Treats Gymnastics Injuries

Gymnastics Injuries to recreational gymnasts are less common than elite gymnasts. High level competitive gymnasts are more at risk because of their high number of training hours and complexity of skills they perform.Males are more likely to…

History of Osteopathy

The practise of Osteopathy originated in America’s Midwestnear the turn of the 19th Century.It was the pioneering foresight of a frontier physician living in Missouri, Dr Andrew Taylor Still, which led to the formulation of a new way of confronting…

Osteopathy deals with Pregnancy and Back Pain

Osteopathy deals with Pregnancy and Back Pain - The hormonal changes, postural adaptations and the extra weight of carrying a baby during pregnancy can lead to discomfort, aches and pains in the sacroiliac joints, the groin, coccyx, pelvis and…

Osteopathy treats Headaches

Common Causes of HeadacheHeadache originating from the neck is the most common type of headache. Other varied causes are eyestrain, sinus disease, neck injury (eg. Whiplash), tension headache from stress, poor posture, etc, migraines, jaw misalignment…

Osteopathy Evidence and Research

The first South African osteopathic regulatory Act was passed in 1974; as the Homeopaths, Naturopaths, Osteopaths and Herbalists Act, 1974. Ironically, this is exactly 100 years since Osteopathy was founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in 1874…

Osteopathy helps Behavioural and Learning Difficulties

Osteopathy helps Behavioural and Learning Difficulties and can often help a child settle down, improve their sleep, sit still for longer periods and therefore develop better concentration and learning. The onset began as a baby with a need…

Osteopathy Treats Heel Pain

Osteopathy Treats Heel pain can be caused by a range of conditions, the most common of which is plantar fasciitis, a condition largely affecting runners. Created by mechanical problems with the foot, including excessive pronation or supination,…

Taking Back Control

Taking Back Control. Having survived a near-death experience, Anansa Steyn found herself once more challenged by her own body. We help her get back on the road to recovery.“It was a seemingly innocuous fall that changed Anansa Steyn’s…

Football Injuries

If you’re a dedicated soccer player, there’s every chance that you’ve experienced a frustrating lay-off due to one or more of the injuries commonly associated with the game. While these mishaps can’t be totally prevented,…

Runners Stay Injury Free

Runners Stay Injury Free. Participation in sports activities is a way of life for many of us today, and running injuries are all too common. Understanding the extraordinary stresses running places on the body is the key to treating injury -…