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Can I Have Tennis Elbow Without Playing Tennis?
July 7, 2023

Tennis Elbow, and its cousin Golfer’s Elbow, do have misleading names. Despite the suggestion, both conditions can develop without ever...

How Do Labrum Tears Happen?
June 29, 2023

Labrum is Latin for “lip”, and in this context, it refers to the lip of cartilage extending from the socket...

What Are the Four Types of Snapping Hip?
June 23, 2023

Snapping hip syndrome is, as the name suggests, a condition in which a “snap” is heard or felt from the...

How is Breathing associated with Pain?
May 22, 2023

Most of the time, we have very little awareness of our breathing. But have you ever noticed how your breathing...

Breathing Exercises
May 22, 2023

Most of the exercises we prescribe are tailored for a specific patient and their condition. But breathing exercises are for...

Adult and Infant Reflux
February 2, 2023

Reflux is a common problem for adults and infants alike. Studies show that over 25% of babies experience reflux symptoms...

Long Covid
January 7, 2023

Early on in the pandemic, Long Covid emerged. It is now widely recognised as a potential complication of an infection...

What is the TMJ?
December 3, 2022

The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is the technical name for the jaw joint. TMD is a term sometimes used to mean...

What is Plantar Fasciitis?
November 6, 2022

The name “plantar fasciitis” literally means “inflamed tissue on the sole of the foot”. However, the condition itself does not...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
October 6, 2022

The thoracic outlet (confusingly, also known as the thoracic inlet), is a small space between the ribcage and arm. It...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
September 2, 2022

The carpal tunnel is a space made by the wrist bones (carpals) and soft tissues. It creates a passage for...

Piriformis Syndrome
August 9, 2022

Piriformis syndrome is when a deep muscle in the buttock (piriformis) causes irritation to the sciatic nerve. Anatomy of the...

IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
July 3, 2022

IBS is a common digestive complaint affecting between 1/10 and 1/5 of the population. As yet, there is no agreed...

Fibromyalgia
June 8, 2022

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Fibromyalgia is a condition characterised by fatigue, difficulty concentrating, chronic widespread pain, and IBS...

What Are Trigger Points?
May 9, 2022

Trigger points are a controversial phenomenon as the research behind them is somewhat weak. What we know for certain is...

Long Covid and The Perrin Techniqueโ„ข
May 3, 2022

Infection with Covid-19 can leave sufferers dealing with fatigue, muscle and joint pain, brain fog, depression and sleep problems for...

Allergy Awareness Week Catherine Barker
April 22, 2022

The longer days, warmer weather and blossoming trees might be welcomed by some of us, but for the 10 million...

Colic: What Do We Know About It?
April 19, 2022

Rather than a diagnosis, colic is a symptom, or a collection of symptoms. It is characterised by inconsolable crying in...

Tongue-tie in Babies – Symptoms and Treatment
April 4, 2022

Tongue-tie affects around 10% of babies. It often affects breastfeeding. Here, we look at what it is and what can...

Good Health Centre reopens its doors
March 28, 2020

We are delighted to inform you that the Good Health Centre is re-opening its doors on Monday 1st June and...

How Can Osteopathy Help with Circulation?
September 30, 2023

Osteopaths don’t just treat problems with bones- all of the body’s systems are connected, and some issues of circulation fall...

4 Sports Injuries in Your Osteopath’s Remit
September 25, 2023

Osteopaths are qualified to help with managing minor sports injuries, such as: muscle strains ligament sprains repetitive strain injuries like...

Can I Have Tennis Elbow Without Playing Tennis?
July 7, 2023

Tennis Elbow, and its cousin Golfer’s Elbow, do have misleading names. Despite the suggestion, both conditions can develop without ever...

How Do Labrum Tears Happen?
June 29, 2023

Labrum is Latin for “lip”, and in this context, it refers to the lip of cartilage extending from the socket...

What Are the Four Types of Snapping Hip?
June 23, 2023

Snapping hip syndrome is, as the name suggests, a condition in which a “snap” is heard or felt from the...

Can We Help with Your Lower Back Pain?
October 30, 2023

Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments that brings patients to clinic. Some people are prone to...

What Can We Do for Arthritic Pain?
August 30, 2023

Arthritic pain is an ailment that osteopaths are qualified to help you to manage. Any joint can be affected, and...

Choosing a new mattress that will be kind to your back
December 19, 2014

With the average person spending around seven hours each night in bed, itโ€™s worth making sure youโ€™ve got the best...

Keeping colds at bay
December 15, 2014

December: such a busy time of year. And unfortunately it clashes with cold & flu season. With over 200 known...

Donโ€™t let your party shoes lead to foot or back problems
December 1, 2014

Just one in 10 women wear high heeled shoes regularly. But with party season almost upon us, we reckon more...

Evidence to support osteopathic treatment of musculoskeletal pain
November 21, 2014

Research relevant to osteopathic treatment of musculoskeletal pain comes from a number of manual therapy professions, namely chiropractic and physiotherapy...

How to sit at a computer
November 12, 2014

[Accordion] STEP 1: Your Chair [Content] [/Accordion][Accordion] STEP 2: Your Keyboard [Content] An articulating keyboard tray can provide optimal positioning...

Tick tock, the exercise stops
November 12, 2014

Have you ever considered the effect of winter daylight saving time on your activity or that of your children? Experts...

We keep the dancers dancing, Strictly speaking
October 20, 2014

As the nation spends its Saturday nights watching sequin-encrusted celebrities take to the BBC dancefloor, have you ever thought about...

Back to school โ€“ helping your child avoid back and neck problems
August 14, 2014

A raft of text books, a sports kit, perhaps a musical instrument too, then lunch, drinks and snacks โ€“ our...

Long Covid
January 7, 2023

Early on in the pandemic, Long Covid emerged. It is now widely recognised as a potential complication of an infection...

Can We Help with Your Lower Back Pain?
October 30, 2023

Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments that brings patients to clinic. Some people are prone to...

How Can Osteopathy Help with Circulation?
September 30, 2023

Osteopaths don’t just treat problems with bones- all of the body’s systems are connected, and some issues of circulation fall...

Should I See an Osteopath for my Aches and Pains?
August 31, 2023

Osteopaths are here to help with all sorts of conditions, but we can also help with those little aches and...

What Can We Do for Arthritic Pain?
August 30, 2023

Arthritic pain is an ailment that osteopaths are qualified to help you to manage. Any joint can be affected, and...

Can I Have Tennis Elbow Without Playing Tennis?
July 7, 2023

Tennis Elbow, and its cousin Golfer’s Elbow, do have misleading names. Despite the suggestion, both conditions can develop without ever...

How Do Labrum Tears Happen?
June 29, 2023

Labrum is Latin for “lip”, and in this context, it refers to the lip of cartilage extending from the socket...

What Are the Four Types of Snapping Hip?
June 23, 2023

Snapping hip syndrome is, as the name suggests, a condition in which a “snap” is heard or felt from the...

How is Breathing associated with Pain?
May 22, 2023

Most of the time, we have very little awareness of our breathing. But have you ever noticed how your breathing...

Breathing Exercises
May 22, 2023

Most of the exercises we prescribe are tailored for a specific patient and their condition. But breathing exercises are for...

Fibromyalgia
June 8, 2022

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Fibromyalgia is a condition characterised by fatigue, difficulty concentrating, chronic widespread pain, and IBS...

What Are Trigger Points?
May 9, 2022

Trigger points are a controversial phenomenon as the research behind them is somewhat weak. What we know for certain is...

Long Covid and The Perrin Techniqueโ„ข
May 3, 2022

Infection with Covid-19 can leave sufferers dealing with fatigue, muscle and joint pain, brain fog, depression and sleep problems for...

Allergy Awareness Week Catherine Barker
April 22, 2022

The longer days, warmer weather and blossoming trees might be welcomed by some of us, but for the 10 million...

Colic: What Do We Know About It?
April 19, 2022

Rather than a diagnosis, colic is a symptom, or a collection of symptoms. It is characterised by inconsolable crying in...

Tongue-tie in Babies – Symptoms and Treatment
April 4, 2022

Tongue-tie affects around 10% of babies. It often affects breastfeeding. Here, we look at what it is and what can...

Good Health Centre reopens its doors
March 28, 2020

We are delighted to inform you that the Good Health Centre is re-opening its doors on Monday 1st June and...

Back to School With Better Posture!
February 28, 2020

For many children and young people sitting in a classroom or at a desk at home brings about back and...

Ten Tips for a Healthy Heart
February 14, 2020

Thereโ€™s nothing like Valentineโ€™s Day to focus the mind on matters of the heart. And while we at the Good...

Tinnitus Week and Osteopathy
February 4, 2020

This week in the UK (3-9 February) is Tinnitus Week. Here at the Good Health Centre in Leeds, we want...

A Happy, Healthy Vagus Nerve
January 28, 2020

WHAT IS THE VAGUS NERVE? The word โ€˜Vagusโ€™ means โ€˜to wanderโ€™. So itโ€™s a fitting name for the Vagus Nerve,...

Myofascial Release and the Treatment of Pain
January 23, 2020

My recent post about the magical world of fascia, today I explain myofascial release, how it works and why it...

The Benefits of Drinking Stout
November 7, 2019

7th November was National Stout Day! While drinking too much can have detrimental effects on your health, as it was...

World Spine Day (16th October)
October 16, 2019

With an estimated one billion people worldwide suffering from back pain, it affects all age groups, from children to the...

National Arthritis Week
October 7, 2019

This week is National Arthritis Week UK, so letโ€™s look a little more closely at what arthritis is and how...

How Much Vitamin D Should You Be Getting?
November 27, 2019

Our guide to the โ€œsunshine vitaminโ€ in winter! Vitamin D is a hormone that your kidneys produce to control blood...

4 Sports Injuries in Your Osteopath’s Remit
September 25, 2023

Osteopaths are qualified to help with managing minor sports injuries, such as: muscle strains ligament sprains repetitive strain injuries like...

What Are the Four Types of Snapping Hip?
June 23, 2023

Snapping hip syndrome is, as the name suggests, a condition in which a “snap” is heard or felt from the...

The 3 most common bike related injuries – Neck Pain
September 24, 2019

The final chapter โ€“ part three In the final part of this blog series we are going to talk neck...

The 3 most common bike related injuries – Back Pain
September 23, 2019

Part Two In part one we spoke about knee pain; today is about lower back pain. —————————————————————————————- Anyone out there...

The 3 most common bike related injuries – Knee Pain
September 10, 2019

Part one Are you a cyclist? —————————————————————————————- Do you have neck pain? Lower back pain? Knee pain? These are the...

Why is My Back Pain Worse While Breastfeeding?
August 5, 2023

The first week of August is Breastfeeding Awareness Week, which may seem irrelevant to osteopathy, but there are a few...

How is Breathing associated with Pain?
May 22, 2023

Most of the time, we have very little awareness of our breathing. But have you ever noticed how your breathing...

Breathing Exercises
May 22, 2023

Most of the exercises we prescribe are tailored for a specific patient and their condition. But breathing exercises are for...

The Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing
November 26, 2019

Diaphragmatic breathing – not just for meditating! —————————————————————————————- What does diaphragmatic (abdominal) breathing do? Diaphragmatic breathing has loads of benefits...

You Time this Yuletide
December 3, 2019

This holiday season is the gift of giving. Why not give back to yourself? โ€˜Tis the season to be… โ€ฆstressed?...