Lisa Ives Osteopathy
GOsC Registered Osteopath
In 2020, many people suddenly stopped their normal work or exercise routines and instead, found themselves sitting for longer in front of screens, whether TVs or laptops. Many of us had no option but to work or study from the couch, dining table, or even our beds, snatching hours to get things done in between …
A lockdown in response to a pandemic will impact the daily lives of everyone. Protecting your physical and mental wellbeing is essential in helping to keep us safe, and adapting to rapidly changing times. Each person will have a different response to the situation, and remember it’s okay to have feelings of stress, anxiety and …
Anxiety is our mind and body’s response to stressful and / or unfamiliar situations. Everyone experiences anxiety at times – in fact, it is a natural reaction to certain situations. Anxiety can cause our heart to race, feel sweaty, shaky or short of breath. It can also cause changes in behaviour, such as becoming overly …
Are you getting enough Vitamin D? In 2016 Public Health England put out new guidelines on vitamin D intake. We all heard about them. We all read about them, but do you know what they mean? Or did the news disappear amongst all the other health advice we are given that year? While further evidence …
In the UK, 100,000 new cases of skin cancer are detected each year, with more than 2,500 people dying annually. Although treatment is improving, the rates of the most fatal of skin cancers, malignant melanoma, is rising faster than any other common cancer.Here we share the essential tips for prevention and early detection of skin …
Physical inactivity is a major cause of disease and disability for adults, but a brisk 10-minute walk every day can make a difference to your health. A new Public Health England campaign, Active 10, is encouraging people to steadily increase their exercise each day. Each 10 minutes of exercise is known as an “Active 10”. …
Respecting you – Your modesty matters. It is important that you feel comfortable during your osteopathic treatment, particularly around matters of modesty and privacy. At the start of your first session we will ask questions about your medical history and lifestyle as well as your symptoms. This is very important as it will help us …
Underestimated to say the least, we work hard, train hard – why not ‘sleep hard’? Quality sleep is important to not only recharge our batteries but plays a vital role in tissue repair from injuries and aids rehabilitation. It’s a misnomer that more treatment equals faster healing. Its true our bodies possess a fantastic ‘in …
Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones more brittle and prone to fracture. Although osteoporosis can effect men and younger people, post-menopausal women are most at risk. One of the best ways to help maintain healthy bones is to exercise regularly – which encourages the bones to absorb calcium and other mineral salts that keep …
Like adults, children can suffer from back pain as a result of a variety of lifestyle activities, also like adults, there are number of things that parents and carers can do to prevent issues arising. If your child does complain of back pain, it is important to seek advice from qualified professionals, such as an …
As a primary healthcare professional your osteopath, in addition to their osteopathic skills, have been trained to undertake detailed medical histories and a comprehensive range of clinical examinations in an effort to diagnose the cause of your symptoms.It is due to this extensive training that they are able to determine if you may need to …
Carpal is a medical term that refers to the wrist, syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that together are characteristic or indicative of a specific disease or disorder.Carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS is a common condition in which a nerve is squeezed where it passes through the wrist. This nerve called the Median …