3 common running injuries to never train through. Getting into running can be hard at the best of times, especially if you have signed yourself up for that half marathon you always said you’d do; or getting back into exercise after your holiday of a few too many...
Are you suffering from lower back pain? Have you ever considered that you may have sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction rather than a lower back problem? I see this condition often in clinic as too much or too little movement in this joint can create problems. This...
Between 5-10% of the UK population suffer from jaw pain. Making simple tasks such as talking and eating more difficult. Osteopathic treatment may be what you need to eliminate your pain. There are many causes of jaw pain, and osteopaths can help manage the...
Do you run with the annoyance of hip pain? Hip pain whilst running can be very uncomfortable. There are multiple muscles that control the movement of the hip. However, hip flexor injuries are incredibly common with runners. The main hip flexor is called the iliopsoas...
Did you know that the more sedentary lifestyle that you have, the worse it is for your health. Which is bad news for the hundreds of thousands of people who sit in a chair at work for eight hours each day. Are you one of these people? Not only will your neck hurt from...
What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, long-term condition of the digestive system. If you have IBS, you could suffer from bouts of stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and/or constipation. It's considered to be a functional disorder of the...
If you are in your first trimester of pregnancy you may be experiencing an extreme range of emotions due to a massive influx of hormones that may make you feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster. In addition, your body will be working hard to create this...
We’ve all certainly felt the chill in the weather, especially over the last few days. The biting cold on the way to work is heralding the arrival of another winter. After just arriving back in London after two months in Australia I have definitely been digging out the...
Welcome to part 2 of this 4 part mini-series on the darker side of stress, if you missed it part one about the internal effects of stress is here (https://www.richmondosteopaths.co.uk/the-paradigm-of-modern-life/). Part 2 is a little bit shorter for easier reading...
Here is a mini-series of articles focusing on stress. During these articles I am going to explore the darker side of stress that no-one talks about, and I am going to provide you with possible techniques to combat it. Stress has become the paradigm of our modern...
As a headache sufferer for many years I can definitely empathise with the 47% of the population who also suffer from some form of headache disorder. Many headache sufferers go undiagnosed and untreated, relying purely on over the counter medication to keep the...
There is a common misconception is that the elbow is a simple joint to treat! This is a general misunderstanding as the elbow is more complex than simply tennis elbow (Lateral epicondylosis) or golfers elbow (medial epicondylosis). For those who have been lucky...