Are you wincing in pain at the thought? Don’t worry; although we usually see dry needling in cartoons as a series of painful jabs (it feels like a classic Tom and Jerry sketch), the reality is far more soothing. In fact, very few of our clients were previously aware of the remarkable benefits of dry […]
Understanding the Difference Between Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Chiropractic Care
What is the difference between physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic care? This is a question that we get asked a lot. Read on to find a definition of all three treatments, their benefits and understanding the similarities and differences of each practice helping you to make a more informed decision. What are the similarities […]
Is Chiropractic Neck Cracking Safe?
“Are you sure you won’t snap my neck?” “What if you paralyze me?” Due to the rise of the YouTube wanna-be-chiropractors, these are questions that Chiropractor Joe Abbott often hears. Even during clinical practice sessions, clients can still be slightly sceptical. For sure, Joe will be the first to admit that chiropractic neck […]
Does Sports Massage really work?
Does Sports Massage really work? This is a question I get asked all the time by my inquisitive clients. I have seen for myself over the years how massage has helped people with many problems that other kinds of therapy have not improved. It has many benefits, whether it’s injury management, performance enhancement, a recovery […]
Epley Manoeuvres for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV for short? Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a non-life-threatening condition of the vestibular system, the organ of balance and equilibrium. What are the symptoms of BPPV? BPPV is characterised by dizziness, vertigo, loss of balance and sometimes nausea. These effects often appear unexpected […]
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
How does Shockwave Therapy work in the rehabilitation of major sports injuries such as Plantar Fasciitis? Our expert Osteopath, Andy Mansfield, explains. The term Shockwave Therapy may sound scary, but it really isn’t. An osteopath simply passes a wave of audible, mechanical energy through the skin via a handheld device or probe. Shockwave […]
