For joint pain associated with osteoarthritis we can offer help to improve your mobility. It is worrying when you are told that you have osteoarthritis but in fact it is a long word for joint inflammation. There will be wear on the cartilage of your joint(s) but the body does have a remarkable capacity to […]
Prolonged sitting is generally not good for our bodies. We are designed to move and inactivity outs pressure on some key areas such as our lower back and neck. If you have a sedentary computer based job then you are at risk of getting weakness in some key muscle groups which support your joints. Osteopathy
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Back pain or ache can be caused by a number of different things. Commonly we strain a muscle or ligament when doing something unusual or awkward. Often there is a build up of tension in other areas of the body meaning our spine has to work too hard and eventually the straw on the camel’s
Trapped nerves in your neck giving pain into your arm and/or hand. Nerves which run from your neck to your arm can sometimes get irritated or compressed. There are different reason why they get trapped from muscle tension to discs in your neck pressing on them. The pain can be severe sometimes so get advice
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your feet, is irritated. You may be experiencing pain, tingling, numbness, weakness, burning sensation, shooting pain, in the bottom, back of the leg (hamstring region), foot and toes. Symptoms may be worse when moving, sneezing, coughing, prolonged sitting, bending forward.The most common
Equine Osteopathy Equine Osteopathy is a complementary therapy, that formulates a fully unique treatment plan that can incorporate a range of techniques including: Treatment expectations Vet consent:In order to practice within the law it is essential for any initial appointment that vet consent is gained and anything of note in the horses past medical history
Here at Magdalen Health we have a host of new and exciting treatments for you, but in order for you to book the right treatment you need to understand which treatment is better for you, please check the table below to find out which massage you are best suited for. Sports Massage Sports massage uses
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Tips to achieving a healthy home office set up An estimated 34% of workers have not returned to their office since the first lock down. Using laptop on the kitchen table is a very common set up that we are seeing in clinic causing patients pain. By making minor changes you can make working from home a
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Neck pain is common and can be caused by injury, postural or overuse strain. The neck is always supporting our head which weighs 7-8Kg so it is always under load! Common injuries include whiplash from sudden movements and prolonged computer work. Osteopaths can diagnose and alleviate your neck pain. If your neck is locked or
