Fit at Forty . . with dance
Scary birthdays It is a year of scary birthdays at Mulberry Osteopaths. Patrick has already announced that he is hitting the big 60 this year, although I’m not sure I believe him, he looks very well on it. Whereas I (Jane) will hit the big 40 in April – Eeeek – how did that happen, […] ...Read more
Plantar Fasciitis
Any achy feet out there after stomping around during the summer holidays? If you’re finding you have pain in the heel and along the sole of the foot especially when you take the first few steps in the morning then you may be suffering from Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis seems to just happen for no […] ...Read more
Five inventions that will keep osteopaths in business
I thought I’d look at a few inventions that will keep osteopaths in business for years to come . . . The Chair – Once upon a time man would squat when having a rest or a chat with a friend. It might seem surprising to many today but the human body is actually well […] ...Read more
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Aches and pains in the hand or wrist, numbness or pins and needles in the fingers and weakness when trying to grip something are all signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). If you do a search on ‘Dr.Google’ for information about CTS you’ll find that it’s all linked with squeezing of a nerve that runs […] ...Read more
Pain – The great motivator
As anyone that has been in to see us with an acute problem will know, there’s nothing like a bit of pain to incentivise recovery. Pain is the equivalent of that little flashing orange or red light on the dashboard of your car telling you that something needs attention. As osteopaths we’re obviously here to […] ...Read more
MOT and Service?
This is the time of year when the car goes in for its annual MOT and service, which should mean that it survives another Scottish winter. Obviously there is a legal requirement to put your car through this annual ritual to ensure that it’s safe enough to take out on the roads so there’s no […] ...Read more
How Long Would You Wait?
If you wake up in the morning with an acute spasm of pain across your low back, or you injure yourself doing some crazy sporting activity, you want it to be sorted out and you want it sorted out now, today. How long do you normally wait for an appointment with your GP? By the […] ...Read more
Osteopaths, Jaws and Sinuses
One of our osteopaths, Tom, recently went on a continuing professional development course to brush up his knowledge and skills on treating jaw pain, blocked sinuses, and headaches, including migraine. We’re sort of out of the snotty winter cold season and, believe it or not, it won’t be long now until hay fever season kicks […] ...Read more
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Fit at Forty . . with dancePlantar Fasciitis
Five inventions that will keep osteopaths in business
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pain – The great motivator
MOT and Service?
How Long Would You Wait?
Osteopaths, Jaws and Sinuses
Osteopathy and Depression
Bendy Yoga Teachers and Communication
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