osteopathy – Atlas Osteopathy

EXERCISE FOR A HEALTHY LIFE

Spring has sprung so it’s time to get moving. We all know exercise is good for overall health. Did you know that 55% of adults and 66% of children are not meeting the national guidelines for exercise? That statistic is pretty staggering. But it is probably even more important now with children not being ableContinue reading “EXERCISE FOR A HEALTHY LIFE”

SHOULDER INJURIES – ROTATOR CUFF

Shoulder injuries are one of the most common presentations we see as osteopaths. They can be hugely debilitating and frustrating to deal with as a patient. It can effect everything: from getting dressed in the morning to being able to wash your hair, let alone trying to pick up your children or lifting heavy objects.Continue reading “SHOULDER INJURIES – ROTATOR CUFF”

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”

PELVIC GIRDLE PAIN AND PREGNANCY

Pregnancy can be a wonderful, scary and challenging time for women and their partners. This can be made even more complicated if you are experiencing changes throughout pregnancy that can cause low back or pelvic pain. Pelvic Girdle Pain (PPG) is pain which may be felt in the front of the pelvis (pubic joint) orContinue reading “PELVIC GIRDLE PAIN AND PREGNANCY”

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?”

JAW PAIN

Ever have pain while chewing foods? Grinding your teeth at night? Feel stress in your jaw or face? Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) covers a wide range of related disorders relating to the face, jaw, ears and neck.Pain in the jaw is often related to the joints and muscles which help us talk and eat. The TemporomandibularContinue reading “JAW PAIN”

WHAT TO EXPECT OUT OF YOUR OSTEOPATHY APPOINTMENT

If you have never been to an osteopath before, it can be hard to know what to expect when you walk through the door. Having a better idea of the process might help you decide if osteopathy is right for you. TimePlease allow adequate time for your appointment. If you haven’t been before, you willContinue reading “WHAT TO EXPECT OUT OF YOUR OSTEOPATHY APPOINTMENT”