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December 2, 2022

Should I book in for a sports massage or an osteopathy session?

Sports Massage Ealing Osteopathy West London

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment best know for the treatment of back and neck pain. However it is a suitable form of manual medicine for any area of the body. Typical complaints would be neck pain, shoulder pain, RSI and osteoarthritis. 

During your first session, your osteopath will diagnose the issue, formulate a treatment plan, start treatment and send some key diet and lifestyle recommendations to you for you to do between sessions. 

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December 2, 2022

Can nutritional supplements help with joint pain?

Diet and joint pain - Osteopathy West London Osteopath Ealing

BEST SUPPLEMENTS FOR JOINT PAIN

By Hannah E. Whitcombe

As an osteopath, I am often asked about the best supplements for joint pain and whether taking them is helpful or just a huge waste of money. Nutrition certainly plays a key role in keeping the body healthy, but should we be trying to obtain said nutrients from the diet or is there a place for nutritional supplements? 

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April 16, 2020

How’s your seated posture?

Seated posture Ealing Osteopath Osteopathy West London

By Hannah Whitcombe

Osteopath

With more of us currently working from home, or at least spending more time sat in front of the computer, it is more important than ever to ensure you set your workstation up correctly and take note of your seated posture. 

How 039 S Your Seated Posture

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January 4, 2020

How much exercise do we actually need?

Osteopathy West London Exercise Ealing Osteopath
By Hannah E. Whitcombe

According to the guidelines produced by the NHS, most adults should aim for about 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity) on a weekly basis and two additional strength training sessions working all major muscle groups.

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October 1, 2019

What is a rotator cuff injury?

Rotator Cuff Injury Ealing Osteopath Osteopathy West London

You may often hear osteopaths and other manual therapists mentioning the “rotator cuff muscles” when explaining shoulder pain. However patients are often left confused about what this actually means. In a nutshell, a rotator cuff injury is an injury affecting one of the four muscles that act to stabilise and control the shoulder.

Rotator Cuff Injury Ealing Osteopath Osteopathy West London

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March 12, 2019

Can a disc really slip?

Ealing Osteopath Osteopathy West London What is a slipped disc?
By Hannah E. Whitcombe

The term ‘slipped disc’ almost implies that the vital structures necessary for holding our bodies in an upright position are flimsy enough to just slip back and forth. This couldn’t be further from the truth! So, what exactly do people mean when they refer to a ‘slipped disc’ and can it simply be manipulated back into place?

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February 21, 2019

5 Things You Need to Know about Migraines’

Migraine treatment Ealing Osteopath Osteopathy West London

The main symptom of a migraine is usually an intense headache on one side of the head. The pain is usually a moderate or severe throbbing sensation that gets worse when you move and prevents you from carrying out normal activities.

Other symptoms commonly associated include: nausea, vomiting, increased sensitivity to light and sound– which is why many people with a migraine want to rest in a quiet, dark room. Some people also occasionally experience other symptoms, including: sweating, poor concentration, feeling very hot or cold, abdominal pain, diarrhoea.

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November 22, 2018

Headaches & Migraines

Migraine treatment Ealing Osteopath Osteopathy West London
By Hannah E. Whitcombe 
Finding the correct treatment for your headache will largely depend on what’s causing it, and what type of headache it is. Causes may include sinus congestion, trauma, high blood pressure, pre-menstrual syndrome and, very rarely, tumours or meningitis. However, the majority of headaches are caused by muscle tension or migraines.

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October 30, 2018

The main causes of knee pain

Knee pain Ealing Osteopath Osteopathy West London
By Hannah Whitcombe
Knee pain is a common condition experienced by all age groups. Depending on the cause, pain can be associated with other signs such as heat, redness, swelling and reduced mobility.

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July 30, 2018

Hot or Cold? – Which works best?

Hot and cold therapy for injury. Ealing Osteopath Osteopathy West London
By Hannah E. Whitcombe

You may be familiar with people using ice packs in the event of an injury, especially in the sporting arena, where, following an injury, we commonly use the acronym RICE which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation, but when is it advisable to use ice & when is it better to use heat?

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