Osteopathic treatment for infertility

Osteopathic treatment for infertility which is when a woman is unable to conceive a child and can have numerous causes. Investigations do not always find the reason of this dysfunction. A basic principle of osteopathy is that structure and function…

Osteopathic treatment for Influenza or the flu

Osteopathic treatment for Influenza or the flu which is a viral infection. Common symptoms may include fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, headache, and fatigue. A flu infection may worsen any chronic illness such as emphysema, asthma, or…

Osteopathy can treat Attention Deficit Disorder

Osteopathy can treat Attention Deficit Disorder - Hyperactivity Disorder(ADD/ADHD) is characterised by poor attention span, impulsive behaviours, and hyperactivity. To be diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, you or your child must display a combination…

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterised by widespread muscle pain, joint stiffness, and fatigue. The condition is chronic (ongoing), but pain comes and goes and moves about the body due to turmoil of the central nervous system The disorder…

Massage – Sports Massage – Therapeutic Osteopathic Massage

Osteopathic MassageMassage techniques are used to induce relaxation, reduce muscle spasm, relieve tension and tightness from muscles, helps clear muscles of lactic acid that builds up during exercise, increases range of motion, stimulates the…

Breast Health – Poorly Fitted Bras – Posture

Bras, breast health and posture.Bras are designed to hold the breasts in place however a poorly fitted tight bra can impact on your health according to a study at the British school of Osteopathy.A tight bra strap can affect the natural movements…

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…

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…

Pregnancy – Pregnancy Effects – Beat the Strain

Pregnancy and birth are a time when a woman’s body undergoes the most change. Rapid weight gain, physical and hormonal changes, stretching ligaments and skin and all the added strains of looking after a newborn mean mom needs specific help…