But why am I important, you ask? Because there is only one of you, and itʼs of great importance to ourselves physically, emotionally and energetically, that we take care of ourselves . If we are not alright in ourselves then we canʼt be alright for those we love and support. When we donʼt eat properly, […]
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These days there seems to be far fewer subjects that are not openly discussed among family, friends, colleagues or in the press. However, as Women’s Health Physiotherapists, we see a number of conditions which certainly don’t tend to be talked about, and therefore don’t get the support and treatment that they deserve. An example being
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What is it? Dry Needling is a western form of acupuncture. Fine Filament Needles are inserted into painful tight muscular knots referred to as TRIGGER POINTS. What is a Trigger Point? Area of overactive muscle fibres within a muscle. Muscles can spasm and shorten due to injury, stress, or simply poor posture. This muscle spasm
But why not just talk to a friend I hear you say? Well sometimes those relationships may be part of the problem so this may not feel helpful. There may also be a limit to talking continuously with a friend before it becomes damaging to the relationship. Teasing out the intricate details of issues may
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It is horrible waking up in the morning after having a bad nights sleep due to aches and pains in your neck or back. What is a good position for sleeping? The best sleeping position is on you back or your side with the mattress supporting the weight of your body. Ideally, if you are
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Osteopathy in Pregnancy As your pregnancy develops the demands placed upon your body are huge. Pregnancy is the single biggest physical transformation your body can ever undergo, from the enlargement of the breasts to the swelling of the uterus.As your body shape changes so does your posture. The increased pressure on your spine, combined with
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This month I am going to highlight the importance of symmetrical forces going through both feet. The feet can alter everything upward; knee alignment, pelvic position and spinal movement but to name a few. If you want to create maximal symmetry and bullet proof your body against overuse injuries or mechanical problems, the feet are
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Having anxious thoughts and feelings is a normal response to stress. It is not necessarily an issue, but if you find that the feelings are persistent and are beginning to stop you from doing the things that you normally would do, then it is a sign that it is time to take action. My top
Every week I have clients coming in with lower back pain who feel “lopsided and twisted.” Although there several different biomechanical factors that can result in this feeling, one of the most common reasons is due to a torsion through the pelvis at the sacro-iliac joint (SIJ). But why would a twist in your pelvis
Coeliac Disease affects 1 in 100 people in the UK; however, it is estimated that only 30% are clinically diagnosed. Further, around 6 – 8% of the UK population have non-Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity or more commonly used “Gluten Intolerance”. I am in the latter category. Digestive problems caused by gluten-based products can be very uncomfortable
