osteopathy

The Health Benefits of Easter Chocolate

The Health Benefits of Easter Chocolate

It’s the month of Easter. What better way to celebrate than to talk about chocolate’s warm, milky goodness? Everyone has a favourite, but if you want our opinion (or read up on the latest health research, which we do a lot – something of an occupational hazard for osteopaths) the darker the chocolate the better it is for you. But that doesn’t mean we recommend you demand dark chocolate and nothing but dark chocolate from the Easter Bunny. Why? Read on to find out.

Osteopathic Principles

Osteopathic Principles

As osteopaths, we aim to improve your overall health and wellness. We treat the whole person, not just a single condition or area. Our patients seek out osteopathic treatment for a range of conditions from neck and back pain, to sports injuries, and headaches.

The way we approach the assessment and treatment of each patient is guided by the osteopathic principles. Read on to find out more about our holistic approach to treatment!

Osteopathy for Neck Pain

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.

Carpal Tunnel: Symptoms and treatment

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!

Find the Balance: Upper Crossed Syndrome

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!)

Is it Time to Make a Move to the Dark Side?

Is it Time to Make a Move to the Dark Side?

THE BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE

We’ve all heard that chocolate has health benefits. That is true, but it depends on which chocolate. Given it’s Easter month, we thought we’d take the opportunity to justify our chocolate love! Read on to find out more.