Hot or Cold? – Which works best?
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?
School’s Out For Summer
By Sara Castoldi
In a couple of day’s time, school is officially out for summer! And, with so much time off between now and the new school year, the summer holidays are the ideal time to get the children sorted.
Recurring Back Pain: The Causes
By Hannah E. Whitcombe
Up to 85 per cent of us will suffer from back pain at some point in our life. Although most people make a full recovery, around half of sufferers will see their back pain return at least once. In this week’s blog we look at some of the main causes of recurring back pain…
Understanding Tendon Pain
By Hannah E. Whitcombe
Our blog this week focuses on understanding tendon pain. So, first things first, and before we get into more depth, let’s start by addressing what a tendon actually is…
The tendon connects muscle to bone and therefore allows the muscle contraction to move a joint. Overuse is the most common cause of tendon damage. Acute tendon issues are generally caused by sporting injuries whereas more chronic ones are a result of the accumulation of small, repetitive failures to heal within the tissue.
Q&A with: Hannah
By Sara Castoldi
Last month I was interviewed as the new osteopath and latest addition to the Osteopathy West London team. This month it’s the turn of our Principal Osteopath, Hannah Whitcombe. Scroll down to read our full Q&A with Hannah…
Osteopathy, Physiotherapy & Chiropractic: What’s the difference?
By Hannah E. Whitcombe
When suffering from issues such as back or neck pain it can be difficult to know who to turn to. Many people don’t really understand the differences between various types of treatment and it can make the first step on the road to recovery a little confusing.
With this in mind, our blog this week looks at the core differences between osteopathy, physiotherapy & chiropractic.
Scoliosis: The Lowdown
By Sara Castoldi
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine twists and curves to the side. The curve, which can increase over time, is usually “S”- or “C”-shaped. Although it’s not a condition many of us are familiar with, it is fairly common and affects people of all ages from babies through to the elderly. The condition most commonly starts in children aged between 10 and 15 years however before the onset of puberty. The condition is also typically more prevalent in girls than boys.
Preventing Back Pain In Children
By Sara Castoldi
Back pain isn’t something many of us associate with children but, just like adults, children can become the victims of back pain and issues too. Whether they do suffer from such problems is of course very much determined by their lifestyle and, similarly to adults, there are a number of things that parents and guardians can do in preventing back pain in children and stopping any issues from ever arising. Our blog this week looks at four ways in which your child can tweak their daily habits to help prevent them from suffering with back pain…
Understanding Posture
By Sara Castoldi
Having good posture is a crucial component of our lifestyles and can have a significant impact on our overall health as an individual.
From a young age we’re told to ‘sit up straight’ and to ‘stop slouching’. But what actually is good posture and what impact does it have on our bodies?
Well, put simply, good posture is a position that minimises strain on your body. More specifically, good posture is achieved when your ears align with your shoulders and your shoulder blades are retracted. When correct alignment is achieved, stress on your spine is minimised.
Q&A with: Sara
By Hannah E. Whitcombe
This month we’re very excited to welcome Sara Castoldi to the Osteopathy West London team. Sara is an extremely talented osteopath and we couldn’t be happier to have her on board.
So, what better way to introduce her than with a quick Q&A?!