What is an Osteopath?
Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners- you can see us without a GP referral and we can diagnose your aches and pains. We specialise in problems with muscles and joints, but some nerve problems fall into our remit as well. What Can I Expect from my...
IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome, which is characterised by episodes of diarrhoea and constipation, cramp, and wind. You may also suffer bloating and abdominal pain. Diagnosing IBS As the symptoms of IBS are so broad, they could well be a sign of something...
Join us for Pilates classes every Monday in Hookwood and Wednesday in Horley
We are excited to announce that our lovely and bendy Nikki Fenton is running Pilates classes every Monday at the Hookwood Memorial Hall, Hookwood at 6.30 pm and on a Wednesday at the Albert Rooms, Horley at 7 pm. What is Pilates & how can it help you? Pilates is a...
Effects of Hormones on Pain
Pain is complicated, and the way the brain interprets it is dependent on a vast number of different factors. Hormones are included in these factors, so it’s important for your osteopath to know your full medical history. Inversely, sometimes pain is the first...
Chronic Pain
The word “chronic” is often misused to mean “intense”. Its real meaning is about duration, and the medical definition of chronic pain is pain that lasts more than 3-6 months. The reason this milestone is significant is that it is longer than...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is an issue that causes pain and other symptoms in the shoulder and arm. It occurs when there is compression of blood vessels, nerves, or both. The compression happens at the thoracic outlet, which is a small space near where the collar...
Infant Colic and Osteopathy
Colic is not a specific condition or a diagnosis. Rather, it is a collection of symptoms (primarily persistent crying) that could be indicative of a number of other things. Symptoms of Colic The NHS definition of colic is crying for: more than 3 hours a day over 3 or...
The Pelvic Floor and its Significance
The pelvic floor is not something that should only concern women in pregnancy and post partum. Everyone has a pelvic floor, and its role extends beyond bladder and bowel function. Pelvic floor dysfunction can have a link to lower back pain. What is the Pelvic Floor?...