Dry Needling is the insertion of fine acupuncture-type needles into tight muscles or trigger points, which seeks to relieve muscle pain by causing a ‘twitch response’ of the muscle tissue, resulting in relaxation and subsequent release of the taut/contracted muscle area. This then enables the muscle’s normal functions to be restored. read more
The cold has well and truly set in and instead of reaching for that extra cup of hot chocolate on the couch; we’ve compiled some tips for staying healthy and reaching for better food and beverage options. read more
May is here and we are probably all starting to feel the effects of the drop in temperature, which will only increase as the weather turns colder: we are feeling sluggish, becoming less active, feeling the urge to eat more, and basically just wanting to cuddle up on the couch with a blanket and a cup of something hot. read more
Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a syndrome characterised by chronic hemicranial pain that is referred to the head from either bony structures or soft tissues of the neck. read more
One of the most common questions I get asked as an Osteopath when it comes to the discussion of exercise rehabilitation for certain conditions is whether I think it is a good idea for a patient to take Pilates OR Yoga? read more
Have you done 10,000 steps today? Move more. Don’t sit. Exercise regularly. Lift weights. Do yoga. Don’t snack. read more
Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing activities. read more
Yoga is one of the most popular activities of today, with more and more people turning to it for better health and wellbeing. Like many of my patients, I practice yoga regularly, and I can attest to the benefits. read more
