How to Deal with Chronic Pain – Part 1 We are seeing a rise of people affected by chronic pain in...
Sitting Tall: Office Ergonomics for Spinal Health
Sitting Tall: Office Ergonomics for Spinal Health
Many of us are spending a large proportion of our day sat at a desk, staring at screens. This has a significant impact on our bodies, creating more musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those affecting the spine. When we understand and can implement proper office ergonomics, we can maintain our spinal health and prevent long-term damage.
The Impact Poor Posture and ‘Text-Neck’ Has on Young People
The Impact Poor Posture and ‘Text-Neck’ Has on Young People In today's digital age, the rapid...
Neck Pain After Improper Sleep Positioning
Neck Pain: Recently we have seen a number of patients come in to clinic with a sore neck from sleeping ‘funny’. Here our massage therapist Cesar delves deeper into what could be causing neck pain after an improper sleeping position.
Backpacks & Back Pain
Back to School Special – Backpacks and Back Pain The time has come for all the back-to-school...
Why does it hurt there?
Why does it hurt there, when I injured here? We often get asked questions such as this: why does...
The Importance of Stretching
We all enjoy a good stretch, often when we wake up or have been sat still for a long time. Some of us may incorporate more targeted stretches into our daily routine or as part of our general exercise. Stretching can complement your chiropractic or sports massage treatment by aiding muscle recovery and reducing pain, but what are some other benefits you may discover by adding a little stretch to your day?
Benefits of Walking
Are you hitting 10,000 steps a day? Walking has many benefits for you physically and mentally, including building strength, improving memory and relieving symptoms of anxiety. Let’s take a look at some of the other benefits.
How to untie the knot?
Knots in your muscles are always sore and frustrating, our sports massage therapist Cesar is here to help you learn more about these knots and how to help them!
STRESS – Is It All In Your Head?
In today’s increasingly frantic world we are all exposed to increased stress in one form or another, and this stress if not managed correctly can manifest in physical symptoms.
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)- is a Pain in the HIP!
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)- is a Pain in the HIP!
The Benefits of Sports Massage Therapy
What are the benefits of Sports Massage therapy? Sports massage therapy is generally a term for...
Restless Leg Syndrome: A pain in the … LEG!
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a common condition of the...
Pillow Talk
Pillow Talk: choosing the best pillow for a good nights sleep
Pelvic Stability & It’s Intrinsic Role in Keeping You Moving
Our fabulous massage therapist Nancy, who is also a Pilates instructor, is here to tell you all...
Tennis Elbow: Not Just for Tennis Players
Tennis elbow is a condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow. It’s clinically...
Piriformis Syndrome: What Is It & How Can Sports Massage Help?
PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME: What Is It & How Can Sports Massage Help? Piriformis Syndrome is a...
The Importance of a Head-to-Toe Assessment in Chiropractic
The importance of a head-to-toe assessment in chiropractic My pain is in my shoulder so why are...
Tensor Fascia Latae and Iliotibial Band: A fancy coffee or a muscle in your hip?
Tensor Fascia Latae and Iliotibial Band: A fancy coffee or a muscle in your hip? The tensor facia...
All About Jaw Pain & TMJ
All About Jaw Pain & TMJ Imagine if you had so much pain in your jaw that you couldn’t...
Common Injuries
There are many different types of injuries that occur in the body. Have you ever struggled to...
Let’s Talk About: Bulging Discs
What is a ‘Slipped/ Bulging Disc?’ In times gone by there existed a myth that all back pain was...
Pain, Pain & More Pain : How to Describe Your Pain
Pain is subjective as each person experiences it differently. This often makes it difficult to...
Let’s Talk Headaches
Let’s talk Headaches! We’re always surprised when someone tells us the headaches that they get are...
Physiotherapy: what is it & how can it benefit me?
In a world where sedentary lifestyles, desk jobs, and technological advancements dominate our...
Why does chronic pain not always tell the truth?
Why does chronic pain not always tell the truth? by Joe Kantyka Chronic pain does not always tell...
Hydration: Why is it important?
We all know staying hydrated is good for our health, I mean we have talked it about it in various...
Massage During Pregnancy
We are now offering Pregnancy massage here at Oakfield – a 90minute appointment with our lovely...
Glutes Function & Facts
Our Massage therapist Nancy on Glute Function and Facts: As a Pilates instructor I cannot stress...
The Diaphragm: What Is It & What Is It’s Function?
What is it, and Where? The Diaphragm is a quite big, but thin muscle running from the sternum,...
Getting the most out of your sleep
SLEEP! We all need it and some of us get more than others. You cannot underestimate the power of...
9 Steps to a Healthy Christmas
The festive season brings lots outside of our usual schedule of activities and events. Here are...
Fighting Off Illness
FIGHTING OFF ILLNESS
As we are heading into the colder months, it is the time of year we often see an increase in illness as the weather changes. Here are some tips to help your body fight off illness this winter
What Is A Spinal Disc?
What is a spinal disc? Spinal discs play an important role in the back; serving as a shock...
What is SHOULDER BURSITIS?
Inside each of your shoulders is a tiny, fluid-filled sac known as a bursa. Bursae help reduce...
Let’s Talk Shoulders!
We have been seeing a lot of shoulder issues in the clinic recently so we thought we would give you a little more information about shoulders, how they are made up and how shoulder pain is not always about the shoulder itself!
A bit about Arthritis
What is Arthritis? Osteoarthritis, or ‘wear & tear’, is when the rubbery cartilage in our...
Have you got a stiff lower back? Here’s 4 reasons why:
If you are finding your low back is always stiff, in the mornings or after light activity, here...
Working from home? Here’s some advice:
So 2020 saw a huge change in the way we work, with more of us leaving behind commuting and offices...
Gardening! The way to keep fit!
Ditch the trainers & put on your wellies! Experts say gardening can be as beneficial as going...
What is good posture?
With so many of us working spending longer periods at desks or on our phones it helps to think...
Helpful things to know about Back Pain…
Back pain can be very frightening , unpleasant and make you depressed! However, 98% of cases make...
What’s the difference between a Chiropractor and an Osteopath?
A question that we get asked a lot is what is the difference between a chiropractor and an...
Let’s talk Sciatica!
Sciatica is the term given to and irritation of the sciatic nerve, when leg pain starting at your...