Feeling sore after the Great Scottish Run?

Congratulations! Finishing a half marathon is a fantastic achievement and everyone should be super proud of themselves! Last year, runners raised over £4.2 million for charity and I expect even more will be raised this year! No doubt that since you’ve finished you’ve been walking a little funny. Or maybe during the race you’ve picked up an injury. These things do happen, especially if it’s … Continue reading Feeling sore after the Great Scottish Run?

What to expect from your appointment with an osteopath

If you’re reading this post, my guess is that you’ve taken the first step in making a change in your life – be that reducing your pain, overcoming challenges, or improving performance. With this, you’ve decided to choose osteopathy to help facilitate this and I think it’s important to gain an understanding of what an appointment with an osteopath involves! I’ve adapted the “What to … Continue reading What to expect from your appointment with an osteopath

Discs don’t slip!!!

You may have been told in the past by a healthcare professional that you have a “slipped disc”. This often used to describe any condition where the disc (the connective tissue/cartilage in between the vertebrae of the spine) has been irritated. This is very common and does not necessarily mean you will experience any pain (Brinjikji et al., 2015). There are numerous ways that the … Continue reading Discs don’t slip!!!