Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. It is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel bone to the toes and helps support the arch of the foot. The exact cause of plantar fasciitis is not always clear, but it is often associated with overuse or repetitive strain on the plantar fascia, increase in lumbar lordosis, upward pull in the sacrotuberous ligament or laxity in the sacroiliac ligaments, leg length discrepancy. Other factors that can contribute to plantar fasciitis include: Foot mecha ..read more

Osteopathy is a physical manual therapy that focuses on the musculoskeletal system and aims to promote and restore balance and harmony within the body by addressing the underlying musculoskeletal imbalances that may have contributed to the dislocation. During a shoulder dislocation, the joint may be pulled out of its socket, resulting in damage to the ligaments, tendons, and muscles surrounding the joint. Osteopathy treatment can help in the following ways: Pain relief: Osteopathy can help to reduce pain and discomfort associated with shoulder dislocations by using techniques such as soft ti ..read more

Osteopathy is a form of complementary and alternative medicine that involves a holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on the relationship between the body's structure and function. While there is limited research specifically on the effects of osteopathy on long COVID symptoms, osteopathic treatment may be helpful for some individuals experiencing persistent symptoms related to COVID-19. Long COVID is a condition that affects people who have recovered from COVID-19 but continue to experience symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, joint pain, and brain fog. Some of ..read more

Do you ever wonder why some health issues keep coming back despite being treated several times in the past? If you do, you are not alone. Every year, a vast majority of people are troubled by such recurring health issues. They seek all available medical help, but often to no improvement and a lot of disappointment. A logical explanation for this problem could be that we are not looking at the right place. That the problem lies deeper and we are treating only what's on the surface. But how can we find the root cause, if all our efforts in the past have mostly failed? It’s simple – by adopting a ..read more

Epilepsy is a disease of the nervous system characterised by sudden loss of consciousness, periods of unusual behaviour and often accompanied by convulsions or seizures. This condition can be developed by anyone, regardless of race, gender or age but there are certain causes. Read on to find out. Causes Nervous heredity seems to play an important part in this disease. The abuse of alcohol by parents seems to have a decided effect on their offspring. The majority of cases occur in early life, generally before the age of twenty. The exciting causes are: Injuries to the head, over indulgence in a ..read more

Well if you're human, we're confident you have had headaches before. In other words, headache is said to be the most common condition anyone could have. Did you know that there are several different types of headaches though? And several different causes too. In this week's article, we explore the causes, symptoms and how Osteopathy treatments can help you overcome your headache in a holistic manner without having to pop a panadol! In Osteopathy, it is said that when one suffers pain in the head the root cause of the pain/ trouble is usually elsewhere in the body. Sometimes this pain can be di ..read more

In this week's blog, we're focusing on pregnancy care. Gestation is referred to as the duration when a women is pregnant. During this period, a woman goes through so much. To avoid or to minimize the inherent disturbances during pregnancy, it is recommended to treat pregnant women during all the different phases of gestation. It is said that the side-bending / lower fixation of the uterus often suffers the most damage or lesions. The right sidebending tends to compress the inferior vena cava; a large vein that carries blood from the legs, feet, and organs in the abdomen and pelvis to the heart ..read more

As we age, our muscles and spine weaken, leading to poorer upright posture. This condition is called kyphosis; the abnormal, excessive forward curving of the spine also known as “hunchback” or “round back”. Another common cause is a compression fracture, which can occur in weaker bones (possibly due to osteoporosis) after a low-impact accident. Why having a correct posture is important and how it influences different parts of the body? Spine is a S-shaped curve. When we sit or stand in a hunch posture, the curve in the thoracic spine increases leading to abnormal deviation in the upper and low ..read more

Polycystic Ovarian Disease or PCOD is a common condition and 5% to 10% of women in the age of 12 to 45 years undergo this condition. PCOD occurs when the ovaries release a lot of partially mature or immature eggs. These eggs eventually turn into cysts; fluid filled sacs. The pituitary gland (pea-sized organ) secretes increased levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) which hampers the menstrual cycle resulting in infertility or failure of ovulation and the pancreas secrete abnormally high levels of insulin resulting in the production of testosterone (male sex hormone) resulting in PCOD. Some common ..read more

We often imagine our spine to be a singular piece of bone structure but in reality, our spine is many small moving parts aka our discs, working together in harmony to enable proper mobility. A disc is described as a jelly-like padding that sits between our vertebrae. Sometimes though, due to various reasons these discs might suddenly move out of place. When this occurs, we say we might have a Slipped Disc. Herniated Disc or more commonly known as a slipped disc affects the spine, most commonly the lumbar area. Though it can occur anywhere along the spine, it most commonly affects the lower ba ..read more