Exercise for Lower Back Pain – Osteopathy

In 1996 I developed painful lower back pain in conjunction with a pinched nerve feeling on my left and right hip.As my job entailed being on my feet most of the day, it soon became unbearable. Every hour or so I would need to lie flat on my…

Treatment for Arthritis of the Spine

Treatment for Arthritis of the SpineSince the age of sixteen, I have been suffering from pain in the lower back up to the tailbone. Due to very stressful work activities in business such as driving and sitting a lot, this back ache developed…

Headaches – Dizziness – Bruxism

I have suffered from neck pain, headaches and dizziness for over 10 years.I have tried everything, from physiotherapists to chiropractors, pilates instructors, professional trainers and osteopaths. Nothing and no-one seemed to help.I saw Dr.…

Plagiocephaly – Behavioural Problems – Can Not Sleep

For the past 6 months my son Joseph, who is 5 year old, has received cranial osteopathic treatment from Guy Ashburner.Joseph’s birth was difficult, and his head was badly misshapen (from a ventouse delivery) for quite some time. As he has…

Back Pain – Ergonomics – How to Stretch

I have experienced back pain and soreness intermittently for a number of years. I have in the past tried several options to find a remedy such as Chiropractors and painkillers but all to no avail.However, since receiving osteopathic treatment…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

I met Dr Ashburner last year in when I took my daughter to see him regarding her knees, which had been troubling her for some time. During her appointment he asked me what was troubling me and I briefly explained that I was suffering from chronic…

Blurred Vision – Visual Disturbances

I recently had difficulties focussing on a picture that I had previously been able to see clearly. The left side seemed more affected than the right.I went to my optometrist thinking I needed glasses. She reported that she would only complete…

Back Pain – Leg Pain – Ankle Sprain

I’m a runner and I’d felt my left leg seize up and pain in my lower back at the end of a run. The next day I could hardly walk or stand up after sitting down. At first I wasn’t sure what had caused the tightness or pain in…

Asthma – Chest Infection

I was told of osteopathy for young babies and new mothers by a friend, who had a very positive experience, whilst my son was in the Special Care Babies Unit having had assistance in breathing following a caesarean birth.Within the first few…

Herniated Disc – Lumbar Disc Prolapse

I have suffered from chronic back pain for many years and as I am getting older, my “back episodes” have become more frequent and more debilitating. I am an ex-nursing sister and more than likely the years of heavy lifting have also affected…