Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects 26% of the worldwide population, and this number continues to increase, and this may rise to 29% by 2025. Unlike most ailments, it is typically found during standard testing of individuals with no symptoms, which is undoubtedly a positive thing as the consequences of hypertension can be severe. Hypertension is […]
How to avoid upper limb and neck pain issues
So, last week we spoke about lower limb and lower back issues and how to avoid them. This time we’re discussing how to avoid upper limb and neck pain and discomfort. Up to 70% of people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives (1), which means this is an important topic for […]
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is something I commonly encounter, whether it’s by making the diagnosis myself, or patients left rather flustered by the number of tests they have experienced, only for them to only be told, ‘sorry, but we can’t help you any further’. FM is a chronic widespread pain syndrome, which means that the patients suffering […]
Clinical Reasoning Part 1: Two Types of Thinking
Intro Being a person that embroils himself in research and enjoys getting to the bottom of clinical puzzles, I often wonder what is behind making clinical decisions. I thought it may be useful to explore this using the latest evidence (as I only know how!). This blog enables you to choose the correct therapist for […]
Gout: What is it and how can an osteopath help?
Gout, or metabolic arthritis, is an inflammatory condition in which uric acid builds up in the blood. It is an interesting topic, as it is one of the oldest ailments in human history, first described in Ancient Egypt. Previously known as “the rich man’s disease”, as only diets the wealthy could afford contained enough purine […]
Are You at Risk of Having a Bone Fracture
Are you concerned about getting a bone fracture? Osteoporosis is one of the most common bone diseases, which is associated with low bone density which increases likelihood of fractre. In the UK, £6m per day is spent on care for osteoporotic fractures. What is osteoporosis? Osteo = bone Porosis = pores Osteoporosis is a condition […]
Glasgow Coma Scale
The Glasgow Coma Scale was developed in 1974 to assess the severity of head trauma, and is split into three categories; eyes, verbal and motor. Each category gives a score, with the highest being the least severe and lowest being the most severe. The details behind each individual score will be explained. Eye Opening Spontaneous […]
How to Avoid Lower Limb Pain and Discomfort
With all the changes we’re making whilst hoping to stay safe and not put a massive burden on the NHS, we’re changing our lifestyle habits. This is certainly a good thing, but what if I told you the changes in the way you are working and staying fit may predispose you to imbalances and discomfort […]
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
So, mentioning vitamin deficiencies may evoke images of Victorian era children with rickets, cartoon pirates with scurvy or malnourished people living in third world countries. Unfortunately, people in the U.K. suffer with similar problems in 2019, even if they live a perfectly normal and healthy lifestyle. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are common among over 65’s and […]
Joint popping and clicking – should I be worried?
So, your knees are creaking, cracking and clicking when you up and down the stairs. Sometimes this has been brought to your attention by others. As I sometimes joke, ‘at least your family knows you’re back home when you come in trying to sneak up the stairs!’. This is designed to insinuate that I’m not […]
