Stretching

Stretching: It’s Complicated, But Worth It

Love it or hate it, stretching is a key player in most workout routines. It promises better flexibility, fewer injuries, and even improved performance. But when’s the ideal time to do it? Before, after, or both? Let’s delve into the science and get expert advice from our senior osteopath Kieran.

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Case Studies

42-year-old woman with a 3 year history of neck pain who has recently started to feel pain and tingling down her left arm and into her hand.

The symptoms of neck pain initially would come and go but over the last 6 months they have become almost constant.

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Seasons Greetings

Here’s to a safe, happy and festive Christmas for all our patients at Back on Track Healthcare. We all hope that you also remain injury-free over the coming months but even between Christmas and the New Year will be offering appointments in all clinic locations to if anyone needs our help over the holidays.

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Disc Pathology

Disc pathology is when one of the discs in your back (often lower back or neck) protrudes out on the nerve causing pain. Depending on which disc is affected and how much it is compressing the nerve will determine where your symptoms are located.

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Osteopathy and Its Royal Connections

It seemed the whole country paused in respect and reflection at the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. And none more so than those in the UK’s osteopathy community, which has benefitted from various royal patronages and links over the years.

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Hot or Cold Treatment

A common question we’re asked by patients in pain is whether they should use an ice pack or a hot water bottle to help them get better. The answer, as it often is, is ‘it depends’. Understanding the mechanisms of how temperature works to aid healing will help with knowing when to use these things and why we nag you to do so.

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