BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 Choosing the right Treatment When taking calls and e-mail enquiries from patients we are frequently asked about which treatment is best for them, and whether they are best suited for an osteopathy and/or massage treatment. With most complimentary alternative medicines (CAM) or physical therapies (PT) there are many overlaps […]
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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 How Osteopathy can help your Golf How an osteopath will work with you An osteopath’s overarching goal will be to help you improve your overall strength, conditioning, flexibility and fitness. An initial examination will take into account a golfer’s stance, grip and swing with the overall intention of assessing
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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 Low back pain / Lower Back Pain Low back pain is very common. It is estimated that 60% to 80% of the general population will experience an episode of low back pain in his or her lifetime. From the job you do to the bed mattress you sleep on,
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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 What is Lumbar Disc (Disc Herniation)? The spinal discs (intervertebral discs) are located between each vertebra from the cervical spine down to the lumbar region. They function as essential shock absorbers and tough connective tissue, holding the vertebrae together while providing joint stability and allowing for the spine’s range
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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 What have I done!? No matter who you are, sustaining an injury to your lumbar spine also known as your lower back is always frightening and concerning. Our immediate reaction is to assume we have “blown a disc” and that our back is never going to be the same.
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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 “Your best posture is your next one” This saying is all about movement. The human body is made to move. As human beings, our bodies are not made to stay still in the same position for hours. However, most jobs nowadays require you to work at a desk. This
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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 What is a Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Sprain? Who gets it? There are two types of causes for an SIJ sprain. Traumatic and atraumatic; meaning that it either came from a traumatic onset or something less obvious or something which may have taken a long time to occur. Traumatic causes
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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 Clinical Update: While standard stretching manages mild symptoms, chronic sciatica often involves deep-tissue “fibrosis” or adhesions around the nerve. At Bodytonic Clinic, we utilise Focused Shockwave Therapy to target these specific areas. Our device reaches depths of up to 12cm, designed to reduce perineural inflammation and improve tissue compliance
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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 What is spinal osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative joint disease. It is a condition in which the cartilage that protects the bony surfaces degenerates or wears down. Spinal osteoarthritis occurs when this happens in the back, most commonly the lower back or neck within the facet
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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 An intro to Spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis occurs when one of the bones in the spine, known as a vertebrae, moves out of its normal position. It usually refers to the vertebral body slipping forward or backward over the bone beneath it. It is most common in the lower back at
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