Hypertension
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…