Back in 1899 an undergraduate osteopathic student named William Sutherland was studying a disseminated skull when it occurred to him that the structure of the articulations between the bones appeared to be designed for motion. Previously it was thought that the articulations of the cranium did not move. It remained for Dr Sutherland to prove […]
Osteopathy and Sport
At our clinic we treat many sports athletes, from elite aerobics competitors to professional sports men and women to weekend ‘warriors’. We understand how frustrating it can be when injuries occur and how important it is to receive the right treatment at the right time. In terms of specific muscle or ligament injuries, we not […]
Osteopathy, Pregnancy and Newborns
In some circles it seems controversial to treat expectant mothers. Let us assure you it is completely safe to treat women during pregnancy and often a little treatment yields great results. Many things change in the spine with the combination of increased weight, forward weight carriage, altered spinal curves, relaxation of the ligaments and, fluid […]
The role of Osteopathy in the treatment of Asthma
Current perspectives indicate an increasing, widespread enthusiasm among the public for alternatives to conventional medicines. This is accompanied by rising interest amongst clinicians, especially medical practitioners. Osteopathic treatment looks into the importance of the musculoskeletal system in asthma management and, more importantly, the muscles used when breathing. Osteopaths emphasize the importance of keeping the thorax, […]
Why sedentary jobs can be painful
Sitting in one position means your muscles are working to maintain that position. Working muscles produce a waste product called lactic acid which is normally taken away by circulation. Getting up and moving around after 20 minutes or so causes muscles to contract sufficiently to move joints and also pumps the circulation and hence the […]
Low Back Pain: Inactivity is the Problem
Most musculoskeletal therapists are now aware that exercise is important for rehabilitation of low-back pain symptoms. But what kind of program produces the best results? A recent study of 148 low-back pain patients who were separated into three groups: manual therapy, muscle conditioning and low-impact aerobics. Each subject performed his/her prescribed treatment/exercise twice weekly for […]
