When it comes to what we eat and how to stay healthy, there are a lot of different opinions out there. People think all sorts of things about food. I’d like to share my thoughts, it’s a little long, but hey it is complex! The basics Eating the right kind of food is important to stay healthy and avoid long-lasting sickness. A healthy diet means eating foods that give your body the nutrients it needs to work well, and not eating too much of the things that do the opposite. Fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are also low in calo ..read more

Our principle osteopath is running the London Marathon 2022 for Look UK. On October 2nd 2022 Glen and his guide runner Pete will be running the 26.2 miles London Marathon to raise money for Look UK. Look UK are a small charity that help and support blind and visually impaired children and their families. Being visually impaired himself, Glen has chosen a charity close to his heart. Knowing personally the difficulties and challenges that visual impairment brings to both the individual and people close to them. Glen has been running consistently since January 2021, he hopes that two years of pre ..read more

Frozen shoulder aka adhesive capsulitis is a condition where your shoulder becomes stiff and very painful. The range of motion of your shoulder reduces, it can even become completely frozen. This happens due to adhesions forming within your shoulder capsule. The shoulder capsule resembles a sac-like structure that forms a sleeve around your shoulder joint. Untreated, frozen shoulder can take 2-3 years to resolve. Many treatments are available to reduce pain and improve range of motion, however recovery can still take many months. Who gets frozen shoulder A large, UK based study found that froz ..read more

The tibialis posterior is a muscle that sits underneath your calf. Its tendon wraps around the inside of your ankle and attaches under your foot. The muscle helps to push your foot downwards, inwards and helps to support your arch while walking or running.   What is Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis  Firstly a tendon is a structure that connects muscle to bone. So simply put tibialis posterior tendinitis or tendinopathy, is an injury or overuse to your tibialis posterior tendon.  Tibialis Posterior TendinitisSymptoms  The most common symptom you may experience is pain, usually ..read more

The arrival of a baby into the family is a thrilling time, but also a time when parents are at risk of neglecting their own health. In clinic I see many people that have developed back pain after becoming parents. Below I have included some information and advice to help reduce the risk of you getting back pain. Try to persist with the recommendations, it will get easier with time. Breast Feeding & Bottle Feeding Use a chair where the low back is well supported, you can also try supporting the low back by placing a pillow behind it. Place your feet flat on the floor. Use a support pillow ..read more

The medical professions understanding has moved forward considerably over the past few years. GP’s, orthopedic surgeons and osteopaths should move away from the concept of “wear and tear” and “joint degeneration” and onto a more patient centered holistic view. What is Osteoarthritis? The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance defines osteoarthritis as “joint pain accompanied by varying degrees of functional limitation and reduced quality of life”. Osteoarthritis is a syndrome and not a disease defined by the degenerative changes in the joint. Osteoarthritis ..read more

What is symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)? The pelvis is made up of two halves, they are connected at the front by a joint called the symphysis pubis and at the back by two sacroiliac joints. This central symphysis pubis joint is stabilised by a number of strong ligaments. During pregnancy your body begins to produce a hormone called “Relaxin”.  Relaxin helps increase the mobility of your joints by softening ligaments and other tissues; this softening helps baby pass through your pelvis. This relaxation effect continues during pregnancy and afterwards while breast feeding.  SPD is c ..read more

In the vast majority of cases, back pain is due to simple mechanical injury to the muscles, joints, ligaments and other tissues that surround the spine. However in approximately 1% of cases, back pain patients have a significant underlying cause. What are Red Flags? Red flags are signs and symptoms associated with back pain, which indicate a serious spinal pathology or underlying cause may be present. Warning Signs Unexplained weight loss History of long-term steroid use Previous history of cancer Age under 16 or over 50 with new onset of back pain Recent serious illness Recent serious infect ..read more

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways of the lungs. It results in obstruction to exhaled air; medically it is known as a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD. Asthma is caused by on-going inflammation within these passages. When the inflammatory reaction is triggered (by various external and internal factors), the airways swell and fill with mucus. In addition, muscles surrounding the airways tighten, causing further narrowing of the passages. This narrowing effect results in difficulty breathing air, out of the lungs. The combination of airway swelling, mucus pooling and air ..read more

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It happens when the bones of your shoulder pinch upon the soft-tissues in the area. Your shoulder girdle is made up of three bones, the arm bone, shoulder blade and the collar bone. Only the collar bone connects your shoulder to the rest of the skeleton. Due to this setup, the shoulder has poor stability; but a large range of movement. It is for this reason that your shoulder needs the muscles around the joint to provide support. So imbalance or injury to these tissues, means your shoulder will beco ..read more