Many people suffer with shoulder pain in the UK, which can be caused by poor posture at work, trauma, sports or just sleeping awkwardly. Some of the most common diagnosis for shoulder pain include; rotator cuff dysfunction frozen shoulder biceps tendonitis acromioclavicular (A/C) joint dysfunction osteoarthritis hypermobility/instability of the shoulder While it is difficult to […]
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If you are experiencing persistent pain and stiffness in the bottom of your heel or foot, you may be suffering with a condition known as Plantar Fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the thick piece of tissue or ligament that connects the heel bone to your toes. One […]
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In an age when so many of us are using smartphones, tablets and laptops for hours on end, it’s no wonder neck pain is becoming one of the most common conditions we treat at Nolan Osteopathy. One condition in particular is becoming very common and has become known as “text neck”. Look around you today […]
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Millions of people around the globe struggle to get a good night’s sleep and neck, shoulder or back pain is often a key contributor to the problem. Sleeping repeatedly in the same position night after night can in itself cause the pain in the first place. Various studies in the UK suggest that the most […]
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Shin splints are best described as pain or discomfort in the lower leg and is also known as medial tibia stress syndrome. It is a common problem for people who do a lot of running or who are involved in activities such as squash, tennis and basketball, which puts weight repeatedly on the lower legs. […]
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The evolution of technology has resulted in an increasing number of people performing job roles that involve stationary postures for extended periods throughout the day. It is no surprise therefore that postural-related issues are something our osteopaths deal with on a regular basis. Whilst addressing your posture remains a potential minefield due to the endless […]
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We’ve had several enquiries to our clinics in recent weeks wondering if we were able to help with knee pain so we thought now was a good time to write a blog explaining a little bit more about some of the more common knee problems we treat. Firstly here’s a little bit of trivia for […]
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For many of our patients, their first appointment with us is the first time they will have visited an osteopath so it is natural to feel a little unsure of what to expect. If this sounds like you, keep reading as I’m going to share with you some helpful information on getting the most out […]
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Lots of people are looking for ways to improve their health and get in better shape this January and there are plenty of websites offering celebrity diet plans, starvation diets and intense cardio workout routines that even have the trainers sweating. Is this what we need to become healthier for 2018 or is all this […]
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As humans, we are always striving to make ourselves better. We want to be stronger, healthier, more intelligent and more successful. Brain health is just as important as our physical health. Regularly exercising your brain can improve your quality of life, help you live longer and help fight off brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and […]
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