Osteopathy Treats Sinus Problems and Mouth Breathing

Osteopathy Treats Sinus Problems and Mouth Breathing - Sinuses are air hollow spaces inside the bones of the skull which permit drainage of mucous via intricate movement of the skull bones. When the movement of these bones becomes restricted,…

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,…

Tennis Elbow

Do You Have Tennis Elbow?It’s sensible to go and see your doctor if you have elbow pain that doesn’t resolve within a day or two, as other more serious conditions have very similar symptoms. These are the main symptoms of tennis…

Posture and The Growing Child

Posture and The Growing Child. Posture is the ability of the body to control its position against the forces of the external world. Good posture is a good habit, which contributes significantly to wellbeing!Development of postural spinal curves…

Teething

Somewhere around the sixth month of your baby’s life he or she will experience uncomfortable sensations as new teeth begin to push their way through the sensitive gum tissue. This can be a difficult time for the whole family. While some…

Rugby Injuries – An Osteopath's Point Of Viewthing

The essence of great rugby is the handling and passing of the ball, movement and anticipation, skills possessed by the best players in the world. There is of course another side to the game - physical contact in the form of tackles that can…

You And Your Crying Baby – Infant Colic

You And Your Crying Baby - The term colic is derived from the Greek kblikos, meaning ‘in relation to the colon’. Infantile colic is a very common disorder, defined as distress or crying in an otherwise healthy infant that lasts…

I Suffer From Sinusitis

Q: I suffer from sinusitis. Are there any practical and natural ways of helping this condition? Place each middle finger in the centre of your forehead above the eyebrow line. Pressure should be gradually increased and released in a gentle rhythmic…

I Suffer From Tension Headaches

Q: I suffer from tension headaches, but nothing seems to help or last. What is the best natural solution to my daily headaches and why have medication and therapies such as homeopathy not worked?Tension headaches are caused by tension within…

I Suffer From Severe Menstrual Cramps

Q: I suffer from severe menstrual cramps - are there any practical and natural ways of reducing these? I hate having to take painkillers every month? A simple yet helpful osteopathic exercise to reduce cramps is to lie flat on your back with…