As an Osteopath, Sciatica is one of the most common presentations we see during pregnancy. The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that originates in the lower back, travels down the glutes, and down the back of the legs toward your foot. Pain along the sciatic nerve distribution can occur at any time of life and is referred to as…
There are two main types of back pain – low back pain & mid back pain. While some of the symptoms can be the same, it is important to differentiate between each type because the way we treat them can vary. Types of Backpain 1. Low Back Pain These are three words that make many of us cringe. It is…
Whether it’s twisting the body on a drive, rotating the hips during a back swing, or squatting down to pick up the golf ball, golfers are constantly twisting and turning their bodies. Golf requires your dominant side to constantly reproduce the same swing over and over, several times per hole for several hours at a time. Not surprisingly, this can…
Holidays are almost an essential part of our busy modern lifestyle. Being active whilst away can be a great to take in the sights, explore areas you otherwise wouldn’t and dare I say, relax!
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common condition that is characterised by mild to moderate discomfort around the knee cap, which can worsened with activity.It can cause pain for just a few weeks, right up to multiple years, and, at times, can be difficult to treat
Pre-season training can often hold the stigma of being brutal, unrelenting and taxing on the body and mind. Covering the months of November right through to March athletes embark on a journey to get their bodies into the most pristine condition to tackle their upcoming season. Here are 7 key tips to make sure you get the most out of your training.
‘A team’s strength is often dependent on each individual’s ability to invest in the process and own the outcome’
Cold rainy nights, sore battered bodies and potentially a win/loss record that reflects the opposite of how you wanted to be positioned at this point of the year.
