Is Pain Disturbing Your Sleep?
Have you ever had that kind of pain that keeps you awake at night? It’s grim isn’t it … Whether your lower back is hurting from too much gardening; your neck is hurting from too much computing; your shoulders from too much carrying; your hips from too much sitting; your knee because you’ve twisted it;
How to Cope With Losing an Hour
So the annual agony of the clocks going forward is nearly upon us here in the UK. Here’s a simple tip to prepare for it so that it’s not such a shock to get up an hour earlier. Over the week or two leading up to it, I like to put my alarm clock earlier
Checking Your Lumps and Bumps
As it’s almost International Women’s Day I thought a few words about women’s health would be timely. And chaps, if you have a wife, girlfriend, sister, mother etc – then women’s health matters to you too. A note re breast cancer – men can get it as well – so all of you, do check
Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Here’s a question I ask from time to time – although I only ask it if I already suspect that the answer is No . . . . Are you drinking enough water? I heard a lovely description of dehydration recently – it’s like when the Low Petrol light comes on in your car, warning
Hot, Cold or Both … What’s The Best Treatment?
Lately I have mentioned alternating heat and cold to several patients, so here is a useful reminder of how to do ‘Hot and Cold’. You need: Cold: a bag of frozen peas (or similar), wrapped up in a pillowcase [this is to prevent freeze burns] – and ideally also an insulated bag to keep it
Some Seasonal Inspiration
The festive season is almost upon us! If you’re looking for gift inspiration, I may have the perfect answer … my Gift Vouchers! Do you know someone who has aches and pains? Would a friend or relative love the stress release of cranial osteopathy? Perhaps you know someone who would like better mobility? Or you