Have you ever thought to yourself, “What is the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath?” The difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath can often seem a little tricky to define. Indeed, chiropractors and osteopaths both commonly share similar roles and responsibilities. However, the main difference between these two is that osteopaths generally provide a whole-body, holistic service, while…
One of the most common questions we get asked by our clients is “what’s the difference between an Osteopath and a Physiotherapist?” While it’s true that they are both practitioners who assess, treat, and manage clients’ aches and pains, they utilize very different approaches. Hopefully, this guide will help you decide which practitioner would be most suitable for you. OSTEOPATHY…
Headaches come in many different forms that most of us are familiar with. To prevent reoccurring headaches from becoming chronic and debilitating it is important to get a diagnosis from a qualified health professional, such as your GP or Osteopath. Here are just a few examples of the most common types of headache presentations. Tension-Type Headache (TTH): This is the…
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…
Plantar Fasciitis (PF), also known as Plantar Fasciopathy or plantar heel pain, is a painful and sometimes chronic condition that is characterised by pain in the origin of the plantar fascia (see picture below), and undesired changes in the tissue on MRI an/or Ultrasound.
In a follow up from our previous post, tips for training in the heat, this article will explore the aerobic fitness adaptations that occur from consistently training in hot conditions.
