By Dr Adam Olarenshaw (Osteopath) | As an Osteopath, one of the most common questions I get asked is: ‘What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?’ Although both therapies involve the insertion of thin, stainless steel needles into the soft tissues, the differences lie in the theory and clinical reasoning behind the needle placement. How does dry needling…
By Dr Julia Adams (Osteopath) | Headaches are one of the most common central nervous system disorders. Approximately 50% of adults experience at least one headache each year and 1 in 20 adults experience headaches daily (WHO, 2007 & 2014). There are many things we can do to manage and treat headaches. Techniques to help self-manage headaches Hydration – Keeping…