The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends considering acupuncture as a treatment option for chronic lower back pain, chronic tension-type headaches and migraine. They have also acknowledged that acupuncture can bring...
An Osteopathic Approach to Sleep and Bedding Many people attribute back pain to injury, weight issues, poor posture and lack of, or strains from exercise.However, we can be contributing to back pain when we least expect: that is, when we are asleep. A...
Homo Sapiens of Stokus Newingtus: winter survival strategies:How to keep smiling in February, despite it all:It is at this time of year that I wonder what on earth me or anybody else is doing living at this latitude. Summer is a distant memory, Christmas has...
If you are training for the Marathon, you hopefully would have started a good few months ago to ensure a safe progression. I want to flag up a few tips to remind you of some important factors to keep track of.A challenge like the marathon is incredibly...
In celebration of Rugby, one of the most physical sports, our osteopath Andrew Doody takes you through some of the most common injuries and how to spot them. The five most common rugby injuries: Medial collateral ligament tear.This is the ligament...
The lost skill of the vaginal breech birthFans of the series ‘ Call the Midwife’ may recall an episode in which Chummy, a newly qualified midwife, is challenged to deliver a breech (‘bottom first’) baby on her own. Interestingly,...
I am on a journey of improving my relationship with food. In the past I’ve tended to be an emotional eater. Whenever I was upset I wanted to be really full. I have tried to curb my enthusiasm for all things sweet but the “mmm” factor can be...
In modern society, intense competition, time-pressure, difficult relationships and the strains of family life have become the main causes of stress.Stress is a psychological problem but it also causes a physical response
The link between back pain and pregnancy is well documented but, unfortunately, it doesn’t stop there. Parental responsibilities and susceptibility to back pain go hand in hand. I am the proud father of two young kids and couldn’t be happier about...
CST is a therapy that is widely misunderstood, except by those who have actually experienced it for themselves. If you have ever wondered just what CST achieves and if it could help you, then this is your chance to discover more about its deep but gentle...
A migraine usually presents as a severe headache felt as a throbbing pain at the front or side of the head that gets worse when you move and prevents you from carrying out normal activities.In some cases, the pain can occur on both sides of your head and may...
Beginning the journey to parenthood is an exciting and challenging time. With all the thoughts and options ahead of you, we have collected some useful information from the Shine practitioner team to hopefully help you on your way. If you are worried about...