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Osteopathy for Neck Pain

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Osteopathy for Neck Pain

Did you know that approximately 1 in 3 adults experience neck pain at least once a year? It’s not surprising that it is a common reason that our patients come into Holistic Hands Osteopathy seeking osteopathic treatment. Research shows that neck pain is more persistent in people who have experienced back pain. As osteos who regularly treat patients with neck and back pain, we’ll share some simple steps to follow to reduce the risk of strain in your daily life. Read on to find out about the types of neck pain, and how osteopathic treatment could help.

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Injury blog: Shoulder impingement

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Injury blog: Shoulder impingement

Suffering from shoulder pain? Lucky for you that our December blog is all about shoulder pain… We’re good like that! As osteopaths, shoulder pain is up there as one of the most common complaints we treat, after lower back and neck pain. Read on to find out more about a common shoulder complaint: Shoulder (Subacromial) Impingement.

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Safety at work

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Safety at work

Work is a big part of most people’s lives and is often a significant contributing factor to their pain. This month we’re giving advice on two key areas to ensure you are looking after yourself at work, so you can avoid injury and keep food on the table. All in the name of ‘National Safe Work Month’! Read on to ensure you are giving yourself the best possible chance of staying injury-free at work.

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Introducing chronic pain and how to treat it

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Introducing chronic pain and how to treat it

Hello everyone, and welcome to our July blog! This month we are going to be talking about pain.It’s a complex topic, so we have devised a little introduction to break it down so you can understand more on chronic pain - all in the name of National Pain Week which is due to take place at the end of this month.

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The most common headache

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The most common headache

Did you know it is estimated that 50% of the global adult population have experienced a headache within the last year alone - that’s over 3.5 billion people! We thought we’d start with the most commonly experienced headache throughout the general population. We introduce you to the ‘Tension-Type Headache’ (or TTH).

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Five immune-boosting tips

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Five immune-boosting tips

It’s that time of the year where you start to notice people sniffling, sneezing, coughing and blowing their noses So we’ve outlined five things you can start to incorporate in your daily life to help get your immune system strong.

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Fatigue - When to Worry?

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Fatigue - When to Worry?

Are you experiencing an extreme tiredness that no amount of sleep seems to remedy? If this is the case, then you are possibly suffering from fatigue relating to a medical condition. There is every chance you are experiencing some other symptoms too. Luckily, we are about to educate you on some of the common causes of fatigue, so you know what to look out for, and can nip it in the bud quick time…

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Carpal Tunnel: Symptoms and treatment

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Carpal Tunnel: Symptoms and treatment

Do you experience tingling into the hand and wrist pain in the night and also during the day when at work? You may be experiencing symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Read on to find out all about about it!

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Find the Balance: Upper Crossed Syndrome

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Find the Balance: Upper Crossed Syndrome

This month we’re focusing some attention on postural balance throughout the body. It’s the 21st Century, and our lives are filled with lots of weird and wonderful technology, such as TVs, laptops, computers and mobile phones, just to name a few. Over prolonged periods, this can wreak havoc on our bodies, altering our posture, and placing undue strain on our muscles and joints. One common condition that might come out of this said lifestyle is Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). Read on… (Please sit with a good posture to read!)