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Osteopathy for Neck Pain

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Osteopathy for Neck Pain

Did you know that approximately 1 in 3 adults experience neck pain at least once a year? It’s not surprising that it is a common reason that our patients come into Holistic Hands Osteopathy seeking osteopathic treatment. Research shows that neck pain is more persistent in people who have experienced back pain. As osteos who regularly treat patients with neck and back pain, we’ll share some simple steps to follow to reduce the risk of strain in your daily life. Read on to find out about the types of neck pain, and how osteopathic treatment could help.

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Vertigo: symptoms and treatment

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Vertigo: symptoms and treatment

Welcome back readers! This month we are switching focus to the head, and specifically a condition which causes a person to feel dizzy. We welcome you to the world of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). In simple terms, a non-serious sudden attack of dizziness brought on by a change in head position.

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Osteoarthritis: aging and your body

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Osteoarthritis: aging and your body

This month we are turning our focus to the elderly - an ever-growing population. In a clinical setting, us Osteos see our fair share of older patients, and a common degenerative condition affecting the elderly population is osteoarthritis (OA). This most commonly affects the joints in the hips, knees and spine - particularly those of the neck and lower back. Read on to find out what OA is, what you may experience and what to do if you think you have it.

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The most common headache

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The most common headache

Did you know it is estimated that 50% of the global adult population have experienced a headache within the last year alone - that’s over 3.5 billion people! We thought we’d start with the most commonly experienced headache throughout the general population. We introduce you to the ‘Tension-Type Headache’ (or TTH).