Since the digestive system of the new-born baby is immature, it is normal for them to bring up small amounts of milk after a feed, especially in the first few weeks of life. This is normal during times of deliberate burping or whilst moving them into a different position and is more likely to happen when the baby is fed lying down.
During pregnancy the body undergoes many changes due to the increasing volume of the bump. In fact, the body weight increases and the ligaments loosen due to hormonal factors, affecting global posture.
Low back pain can vary in cause and thus treatment approach and management will depend on the individual. We’ve put together a list of some things that we think you need to know.
Childhood asthma is one of the most common respiratory disorders worldwide, with increased prevalence in Western societies. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is the most common childhood disease and is more likely found in males.
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?
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.
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…
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.
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…