Advice – Atlas Osteopathy

MOVEMENT IS KEY TO AVOID “DESK DISEASE”

In today’s society we are constantly sitting! On the train to work, in the car, at the office, on the couch, eating meals, the list goes on. This can lead to back, neck and shoulder pain, headaches and poor posture. Whilst a lot of these activities cannot be avoided there are many things your osteopathContinue reading “MOVEMENT IS KEY TO AVOID “DESK DISEASE””

COLD WEATHER AND OSTEOARTHRITIS

Winter brings with it the cold, wet and windy days, but does it make osteoarthritis (OA) worse? Studies are inconclusive on this one – some saying that the weather has no bearing at all on OA pain or stiffness. Anecdotally from patients, I hear complaints about the colder weather increasing pain levels all the time.Continue reading “COLD WEATHER AND OSTEOARTHRITIS”

WORKING FROM HOME

What a strange time we find ourselves in! The changes to our day to day lives are significant at the moment and a lot of us find ourselves working from home (WFH) in some capacity. Whilst WFH is necessary for some of us to help to help slow the spread of the virus to helpContinue reading “WORKING FROM HOME”

WHICH PILLOW IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Sleep has to be one of things we can take for granted in our day-to-day life. It is important to maintain healthy sleeping habits to allow your body to function properly and maintain good overall wellbeing. A good night’s sleep can help regulate both mental and physical health.As an osteopath, this is a question weContinue reading “WHICH PILLOW IS RIGHT FOR YOU?”