What is Sciatica and can it be managed with Osteopathy? Sciatica is a common complaint. It can affect anyone but it more common in people between age 30 and 70, pregnant women, in fact, women are three times more likely to suffer with sciatica than men. It is a term to describe pain caused by irritation
Dealing with Sports injuries Summer is here! The evenings are lighter and longer, the weather is warmer and drier, meaning we can spend more time outdoors indulging in our favourite sports and pastimes. Whether you like to jog in the cool of the evening, tee off with friends at the golf course at the weekend
Can Osteopathy help with the pain of Arthritis? Have you been given a diagnosis of arthritis and you are living in Oxford? If you live in the Oxford are then read on. As our bodies get older, inevitably we may find ourselves slowing down! One of the most common reasons for both medical consultation and
Foundation Training No doubt by now, you have probably heard of the innovation in exercise that is “foundation training”. It has, after all taken America by storm. With celebrities like the man of steel himself, Henry Cavill swearing by this foundation training, I think its safe to say that it obviously works, and if its
Everyday in practice I get asked the same question, day in, day out! ‘What is osteopathy?’ So here it is, a blog on osteopathy, enjoy! Andrew Taylor Still was an American doctor in the nineteenth century that treated impaired body function through the musculoskeletal system, and from there began, Osteopathy. Osteopathy is a primary
Top 5 tips for lower back pain. Did you know that in the U.K, approximately 8 out of 10 people are suffering with back pain at this very moment? That’s a staggering amount of people. Women, in particular, are prone to posture and back problems, This of course is self-inflicted by the way we carry
And so it begins, the British summer fast approaching and the beautiful springtime weather is upon us. With Winter having kept us cooped up for longer than anticipated, we’ll all be heading outdoors once again to entertain ourselves. Be it gardening, running or simply talking the dog for a walk, being outdoors is unbeatable. However,
What is Osteopathy? Many patients who call the practice for an appointment still aren’t aware that as Osteopaths, we treat more than just necks and backs! Osteopathy has been proven to be a successful solution for helping people to manage lower back pain or neck pain, however, Osteopathy can be used as an effective treatment
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Are you suffering with pins and needles, numbness or painful wrists? Do you live in Oxfordshire? For those of you who are not familiar with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, this article will explain some of the symptoms and causes and how Kennington Osteopathic Practice in Oxford can help. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an
It is the time of year when just about everyone is making promises to themselves about what they intend to do over the next 12 months. After the festive feasts and stress and strains that can sometimes be associated with the Christmas period, a lot of people will have vowed to make 2014 the year