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Lumbar Disc (Disc Herniation): Causes, Symptoms & Expert Treatments

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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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Lumbar Facet Sprains

Low Back, Middle Back / James Gill, GOsC 6039 B.Ost | Registered Osteopath

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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Achieving an Ergonomic Desktop Computer Setup

Neck, Middle Back, Low Back / Shibin Vinod BPT, MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine

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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8 Repetitive Strain Injury Questions

Shoulder, Elbow, Neck, Wrist & Hand, Middle Back / James Gill, GOsC 6039 B.Ost | Registered Osteopath

BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 What is Repetitive Strain Injury? Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a term used to characterise pain in the upper extremity. It involves pain in the neck, shoulder, elbow, forearm and wrist. It predominantly includes injuries caused by repetitive movements or overuse, hence the name repetitive. Common movements causing this

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8 Spinal Osteoarthritis Questions and Answers

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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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Upper and Middle Back Pain

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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 What is upper back pain? Upper back pain is…pain in upper back! Our spine is divided into 3 main areas: the neck (cervical), the middle (thoracic), and the lower (lumbar). So upper back pain can also be known as “Thoracic pain”. Most people, estimated 60-70% of the population, will

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Upper Crossed Syndrome

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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 Is posture that important? Upper cross syndrome is a postural condition and before I define what it is, I have to talk about the importance (or unimportance!) of posture.Posture. A buzzword in the work office setting and is probably going to be a hot topic for many years to

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Are you sleeping comfortably?

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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 Sleep Comfortably for a Healthy You We spend almost one-quarter to one-half of our lifespan resting and sleeping as sleep helps the human body to recover and restore. Hence making sure that we sleep in a comfortable position is an important factor to understand in detail. Proper comfortable sleep

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5 Main causes of Back Pain

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BOOK ONLINE CALL 0203 6060 490 The number of stresses and obstacles we face in our everyday lives means that back pain is probably more commonplace than people think. Everything from the mattress you sleep on, to the job you do can have a cumulative effect on your the different areas of the spine. Whether

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5 Ways Santa Gets Injured

Middle Back, Low Back / James Gill, GOsC 6039 B.Ost | Registered Osteopath

BOOK TREATMENT OVER WORKING We’ve all been there; late nights, long days, physical work, deadlines. For santa this is no exception (especially in December!). Overworking can often lead to injury or even illness. Stress and tiredness can lead to poor concentration and bad decisions, poor diet and a lack of exercise (see below). Mix the

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