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Show me the evidence

Show Me The Evidence

Most people seek out treatment to help with their pain and get on with their lives. Other people seek out treatment for similar reasons, except they also want to know the evidence and the science behind the treatments being offered to them. If you also want to know how we analyse evidence within our particular

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Shoulder pain basketball Kobe

Shoulder Pain Stopping You from Shooting Buckets?

The shoulder is an important joint in the body for basketball Shooting Guards (SG). Real Lakers fans and ballers remember when Kobe the ‘Black Mamba’ suffered from a shoulder injury which resulted in 9 months off from playing the sport. Now for any coach and fan, losing a player like Kobe is never a good

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What is an osteopath?

What Exactly Is An Osteopath

If you’re one of our patients, and you’ve asked me before, what exactly is an Osteopath? Today I’m going to answer that question for you. If you’re not one of our patients and you’d like to know what an Osteopath does, the rest of this article should clarify some misconceptions and inform you about the

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What is osteoarthritis?

What is osteoarthritis? 

Osteoarthritis is a disease that causes the breakdown of the cartilage in joints. Commonly referred to as Arthritis. Cartilage is the joint’s cushion. It covers the ends of bones and allows free movement. If it becomes rough, frays, or wears away, it causes bones to grind against each other. As a result, the joint becomes

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How to make an ice pack at home

How to make an ice pack at home

This is the best ice pack you’ll ever make. Simple, affordable and better than anything you can buy. We show you how it’s done and how to apply it. Simply put we use ice to reduce swelling, and heat to reduce stiffness. Why DIY ice packs at home? Imagine your son is for a young

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What is Lower Back Pain (LBP)? 

What is Lower Back Pain (LBP)? 

Almost everyone has back pain at one time or another. The pain may be in the center of the back or to one side, or even move down the leg. Symptoms of lower back pain may also include pain in the back, buttocks or legs, stiffness and limited motion and spasm.  What are the risk

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