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23rd July 2009
Osteopaths and orthopaedic surgeons spend significant amounts of time and effort treating shoulder injuries and conditions, of which there are many. The shoulder, an unstable joint with a very large range of movement, the greatest in the body, is vulnerab... Read >
Author: David Ravech17th June 2009
Soft tissues are more prone to chronic as well as acute injuries. The most appropriate method of repairing damaged soft tissues is by using hands-on method. Talk to a chiropractor, an osteopath, a physiotherapist or a massage therapist since they are awar... Read >
Author: markeey25th March 2009
Manchester Osteopaths helping the battle at Work
Occupational injuries account for many for the 350 million working days a year lost in Britain.
Osteopaths are skilled at discovering underlying causes of pain. Trained to have a thorough understanding of... Read >
Author: Francis Connor25th March 2009
More Pain Relief Less Drugs – Osteopathy
One ofMore Pain Relief Less Drugs – Osteopathy
One of the main purposes of osteopathy is pain relief. Osteopathy helps people of all ages who suffer from pain, tackling complaints ranging from sports and wo... Read >
Author: Francis Connor25th March 2009
Sleeping on the right mattress- ask your osteopath
Is your bed helping, or is it part of your back problem? A very common question from patients receiving treatment at Manchester Osteopaths.
Top tips for back pain sufferers:
1. The majority of mattress... Read >
Author: Francis Connor25th March 2009
Is your car driving your pain? An osteopaths opinion
Whether driving a car, a bus, or a lorry or even as a passenger - you could be suffering driving related back pain.
In all these cases, osteopathy can help to reduce pain and your osteopath in Manches... Read >
Author: Francis Connor20th February 2009
Osteopaths and Chiropractors both work with their patients' entire bodies and because of this many people mix up the two professions. While Osteopathy and Chiropractics seem similar on the surface, the two are very different schools of thought and the ap... Read >
Author: David Ravech20th February 2009
According to a recent study, the number of people visiting complementary health practitioners has risen by fifty percent in the last ten years. What is a complementary health practitioner? Do they work well with "regular" doctors? Why would someone cho... Read >
Author: David Ravech10th February 2009
There are several ways to remedy repetitive hand injuries but the most recommended by orthopedic doctors is the carpal tunnel therapy. It may be the conventional way but it is sheer natural so it does not have any side- effects.
Manual treatment that ... Read >
Author: Jada Slover20th January 2009
Pregnancy puts an enormous amount of strain upon a woman's body. To be sure, bearing life is no easy task! The average amount of weight gain put on during pregnancy is fourteen kilos and those fourteen (or more!) kilos can put a lot of strain upon a wom... Read >
Author: David Ravech17th January 2009
Osteopathy focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders and the effects of these on patients' general health. Using many of the diagnostic procedures applied in conventional medical assessment, osteopathi... Read >
Author: peterhutch13th January 2009
Some fortunate women suffer no more than three days of minor inconvenience whilst others endure a week of miserable cramps, headaches, sickness and heavy bleeding. There are a great many reasons for feeling rotten, all of which have been thoroughly discus... Read >
Author: Bryan Len02nd December 2008
Have you been having difficulty sleeping, turning, or bending over lately? Are you constantly plagued by sharp pains in the lower back? If so, you could be suffering from sacroiliac joint inflammation - not exactly something you want to be stuck with over... Read >
Author: David Ravech01st December 2008
When that northern gust threatens to sweep us off our feet, and when half our colleagues are on sick leave to the flu, we know it can only mean one thing: winter is approaching.
Winter comes with all sorts of unpleasant surprises, which tend to ha... Read >
Author: David Ravech24th November 2008
An Osteopath's Health Guide for Pregnant Women
by Andrew Mitchell
As any mother will admit, pregnancy places tremendous strain on the body. On average, women gain around 30 pounds during pregnancy, resulting in a big postural change. It can be incredi... Read >
Author: David Ravech21st November 2008
To Treat or to Cure? The Benefits of Osteopathy
by Andrew Mitchell
We have all been there: we go to the doctor with an aching back, she gives us a diagnosis, and writes out a prescription for some pain killers, along with some medical advice of what ... Read >
Author: David Ravech17th November 2008
How Osteopaths Treat Neck Pain
by Andrew Mitchell
Instead of looking at each symptom of an illness separately, osteopathic medicine is a kind of medicine that looks at your entire body to figure out the best method of treatment. Osteopathic medicine ... Read >
Author: David Ravech23rd July 2008
Kinesiology is a method of maintaining health by ensuring that all the muscles of the body are functioning correctly. It is believed that each of the muscles is connected with a specific part of the body such as the digestive system, circulation of the b... Read >
Author: Andrew17th June 2008
If you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain affects 80% of Americans at some time in their lives. It comes in many forms, from lower back pain to neck pain to sciatica. Back pain is not a diagnosis -- it’s a symptom of an... Read >
Author: Sander Bel02nd April 2008
Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body. Osteopathy is a branch of mainstream medicine that follows the philosophy that the body is a whole system. Oste... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st February 2008
If you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain affects 80% of Americans at some time in their lives. It comes in many forms, from lower back pain to neck pain to sciatica. Back pain is not a diagnosis -- it’s a symptom of an... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune11th February 2008
On average, symptoms will only happen on one side of the body.
This is a very common form of back pain, however the term sciatica actually applies to a set of symptoms rather than the diagnosis of what is irritating the nerve.
Causes
The cause of sci... Read >
Author: webnox20th January 2008
Osteopathy is a manipulative therapy that works on the body's structure (the skeleton, muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue) to relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore all-round health. Osteopaths believe that we function as a complete working sy... Read >
Author: Alien19th January 2008
This is a surprisingly common condition, characterized by aching, pain, twitching, pins and needles, and a burning sensation in legs. It tends to be worse at night and after prolonged sitting, and is generally relieved by movement. The cause of this syndr... Read >
Author: Alien14th November 2007
Indian Head Massage Therapy evolved out of a ancient family tradition in its country of origin India. Now Indian Head Massage Therapy has grown in popularity and is now a popular massage therapy technique in its own right. Indian Head Massage, also known ... Read >
Author: Alien21st September 2007
Osteopathy is a complete body technique of prevention and treatment of disease. Osteopathy is a complementary medicine system that not only looks into the physical symptoms but the daily life, approaches and present health status of the patient. The Osteo... Read >
Author: Leanne Kemp23rd August 2007
Let me start with the facts. These “facts” are not just hypothetical ideas. They are actual statistics and actual studies that show that chiropractic care for children is not only safe, it is vital. Take these figures into account:
- A study done b... Read >
Author: Dr. Patrick V. Suglia08th September 2006
Why would you want to buy jewellery that is not just attractive but also magnetic?
That question has been the focus of numerous academic studies and by those who are just plain sceptical of the claimed beneficial effects.
Some of the studies seem t... Read >
Author: Rodger Cresswell02nd August 2006
Copyright 2006 Robert Ryles
I thought it was about time I threw some light on to a particular aspect of back pain. This particular aspect is the one regarding the prescription of rest.
We will begin with a delve back into history, not too long ago m... Read >
Author: Rob Ryles29th July 2006
Your back supports you. Backache is responsible for many a day taken off sick and much misery. Of course with any mechanical problem, helping that problem mechanically is important. For instance, if one of your vertebrae, or backbones, is out of place, it... Read >
Author: Suzanne Zacharia09th November 2005
Millions of Americans suffer from the pain and disability of carpal tunnel syndrome. Most do not know that conservative measures provide relief in the majority of cases.
Almost all people with the pain, numbness and weakness in the hands and wris... Read >
Author: Michelle Garcia
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