Do you suffer from foot pain? Here are the top 6 most common reasons why! How long do you think you spend on your feet on a daily basis? Dependant on your vocation it may differ greatly from the next person, one thing we can all agree on is that we shouldn’t take
Did you know that as a nation we are spending more and more time sitting in front of our laptops and computers? It might not come as a surprise, and do you know what the real kicker is? It is no good for your back health, that is unless you are taking measures to ensure you
As spring approaches, us Brits are heading to their gardens to cut grass, root out weeds, and plant fruit, veg, and flowers. The joys of flora and fauna often come with a heavy toll to the human body. Stiff, sore shoulders and aching lower backs are almost par for the course for gardeners. As
Prevention is always better than the need to cure or treat, we may be doing ourselves out of business by saying this but, it is quite simply the truth! We are often asked if there are any tips we can offer to help stave off the need to seek professional help. There is always
With Christmas over, and all the excess that comes with it – we’re looking at you cheeseboard! – the yearly dash to attempt to shift the scales back in your favour has begun and for many the easiest most accessible choice is to get back on the saddle, we’re not talking horses though, we
During the festive period it is all to easy to gorge yourself and slouch around in a semi ‘food coma’ state, we’ve all done it! It’s important to not get into bad habits, or out of good ones, and look after yourself over the winter period. Not only will it help ease you back into
As some of you may know we are big advocates of Pilates here at Kennington Osteopathy. We’ve been running classes, with a huge degree of popularity, for some time now and we thought its about time to get out a post to highlight the many benefits. Many people who come to us already engage
When problems start to arise with your back it can impact your life greatly. We’ve put together 5 simple steps you can use to help take unnecessary strain away from your back and help to ensure any issues aren’t exacerbated. Its much easier than you’d think to turn a minor tweak into a major concern
What are Trapped Nerves? Also known as a compressed/pinched nerve, the term refers to various medical conditions affecting nerve roots that leave the spinal canal. This happens when they are compressed/ irritated due to altered surrounding tissue, a condition generally referred to as radiculopathy. The irritation commonly occurs in the area around the spine, although
Back pain is one of the most common health conditions people suffer. Understanding the cause of the back pain is the most important thing in finding the right treatment. Here are some of the major causes of back pain; Muscle injury Injured muscles, ligaments or tendons lead to spasms, strains or sprains. In addition, vigorous