It’s a classic comedic moment – someone slips on a banana peel and is sent flying into the air. But as you get older, slipping or losing your footing just isn’t funny any longer. In fact, falling is one of the most serious health issues affecting the elderly. The World Health Organisations calculates that falls […]
In these strange days of lockdown and the ‘new normal’, I’m often asked for ideas on how to deal with stress. A solution that’s easy to do, won’t need a doctor’s prescription and maybe doesn’t involve large amounts of gin! As a health professional, I’ll often start with the easy, accessible methods of coping. Such […]
Knee pain is a common complaint that can affect people of all ages. When it strikes it can be debilitating. Too afraid to take part in high impact activities because it could suddenly provoke pain and potentially make the problem even worse, life can suddenly feel very frustrating. In many circumstances relieving knee pain can […]
Most of the cases at Lymm Osteopathic Practice are relatively straightforward. But from time to time we’ll get to see a patient with something a little more involved – who not only requires two sets of opinions, they also need help from two sets of disciplines. This was true of the patient who recently came […]
It was great to be back last Saturday morning, after three months of lockdown, providing treatments again at Lymm Osteopathic Practice. For some of my clients, having a sports massage is core to their training schedules. For others, who lead very active lifestyles, it is a reward from working both mentally and/or physically hard. A […]
I’ve talked before about ‘red flag’ symptoms. Red flags can be described as an alarm or warning signs that suggest a potentially serious underlying disease, such as meningitis or cancer. We’re all trained to watch out for them, as missing one could literally be the difference between life and death. In this case, it could […]
For a long time now, ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) or CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) has been a vastly misunderstood condition with a lack of both attention and research given to it. Darren Hayward, here at the practice, has a specialised interest in ME/CFS and currently sees several patients who suffer from the illness. From first-hand experience, […]
It’s always concerning when a worried parent brings a baby to me at the practice because it usually means that they’ve exhausted all other options. Often, a mum or dad will notice something wrong and will start by rushing to the doctors, where they’re often told that the case is ‘non-urgent’ or ‘it’ll settle down […]
We tend to forget people just weren’t designed To do all the things modern life has assigned We sit at our desks and we talk on our phones Putting pressure on muscles, on tendons and bones. To find perfect posture, you must be aligned Relaxed, poised and balanced in body and mind. Head up, shoulders […]
