Improving balance and core control can not only help prevent falls for older people, but help any age with their movement. This has implications for better performance in your chosen sport too. Here are some nice balance & control progressive exercises for any ability from the Mind Body Green website! Improve Your Balance & Strengthen […]
Foam Rolling
Rolling your muscles on a foam roller is an awesome self-management strategy – great for ironing out any kinks that have developed through exercise or postural tension. Whilst quite painful at first, the practice gets much easier with dilig… See More Why Everyone Needs To Try Foam Rolling + How To Do It www.mindbodygreen.com As […]
Gluteal Weakness
The consequences of gluteal weakness has become big news over the last few years. Our glutes can become weak through prolonged sitting, a sore back and poor activation. Can you activate your glutes? Find out how to test activation in this great article – and of course speak to your friendly Osteo here at NCO […]
Exercise & Pregnancy
Here is a nice article with some basic guidelines for exercising during pregnancy.
Sleep Positioning…
We are often asked about the best position to sleep in. This Infographic goes a step further and provides some advice on the best position to sleep in if you have a sore back/shoulder/neck etc. Of course consult your Osteopath here at NCO for further tailoring of your particular circumstance. The Best Sleeping Positions For […]
How do we treat today?
Osteopaths pride themselves on their expertise using hands-on techniques. Our treatment methods are considered one of the safest and most gentle amongst all medical professions that treat back pain, injuries and other health concerns. A typical consultation includes comprehensive history taking, a thorough examination, hands-on treatment based on our renowned holistic Osteopathic principles, and advice […]
Getting the Most from your Treatment – After Treatment Care
Some people experience soreness for a couple of days after a treatment – this is a normal response of the body and it enables healing. It can signify an increase in blood flow to strained areas and the mobilization and removal of toxins. To get the most from your osteopathic consultation, follow these easy guidelines: […]
Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF)
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 […]
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