Tips & advice

Knee-ding A Replacement?

If your knee’s been giving you grief and you’ve been told a replacement is on the cards, it’s natural to feel a mix of relief and apprehension. But before you rush to upgrade to the latest model, it’s worth considering...

Inflammation: Your Body’s Fire Alarm… But when is it Just a False Alarm?

If your body were a building, inflammation would be the fire alarm. When there’s real danger, it summons the emergency team (your immune system) to douse the flames and repair the damage. But if it goes off every time someone...

Shin Splints: Why Your Shins Are Giving You the Cold Shoulder & How to Warm Them Up Again

Feeling a bit betrayed by your legs lately? If your shins have been aching and complaining after your workouts, you might be dealing with shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Before you consider swapping your trainers...

Osteopathy: It’s Not Just About Cracking

Why did the osteopath go into stand-up comedy? They like to crack people up! It’s a common misconception about osteopathy that we’re all about cracking joints. While that audible release of a joint can be satisfying, osteopathic care is about...

Understanding Intercostal Muscle Strain and Osteopathic Management

Do you find yourself wincing when you breathe deeply? Feeling tenderness and pain around your ribs? Have you been doing some heavy lifting, or even heavy coughing lately? You might be dealing with an intercostal muscle strain. If you're experiencing...