by Mel Harrison | Oct 25, 2019 | Knee Pain
Clicking in any joint is common and it’s not usually a cause for concern, but what is that popping in your knee and when should an investigation be considered? The main sign I look for, is if there is any pain associated with clicking or popping. If there is no pain,...
by Mel Harrison | Jun 6, 2019 | Back Pain, Headaches, Neck Pain
Did you know that 70-80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra! AND Did you know a badly fitted bra can have long term effects on your health! How? When a bra doesn’t fit correctly, it offers little to no support and over time can affect your posture. If there is a...
by Mel Harrison | Apr 24, 2019 | Back Pain
Every week I have clients coming in with lower back pain who feel “lopsided and twisted.” Although there several different biomechanical factors that can result in this feeling, one of the most common reasons is due to a torsion through the pelvis at the sacro-iliac...
by Mel Harrison | Jan 11, 2019 | Sport Injuries
Sport injuries come about for many reasons! I am going to try and shed some light on what may be causing yours… Many injuries that we develop through sport are often as a result of overuse, i.e. playing too hard and too often. Overuse injuries such as, tennis...
by Mel Harrison | Sep 6, 2018 | Headaches, Neck Pain
Headaches: How can osteopathy help? When a patient comes to see me complaining of headaches or migraines, I would consider several different aspects that may be the cause. When you first come to visit an Osteopath, they would start by taking a detailed case history,...
by Mel Harrison | Aug 30, 2018 | Foot pain
Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a common condition of the foot that affects around 10% of us as some point in our lives. The plantar fascia is a strong band of ligamentous-like tissue that runs from your heel and stretches out to the mid-foot, its primary role...
by Mel Harrison | Aug 16, 2018 | Neck Pain
Poor posture causing you neck pain? Are you one of those people who gets stiffness and aching in your neck and upper back, which you commonly put down to bad posture? You may have what is known as Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) which basically means there is a muscle...
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