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Bracing: when it is helpful and when it isn’t

Bracing: when it is helpful and when it isn’t

A very common question we get asked at Holistic Hands Osteopathy is “Do I need to wear a brace to help with my injury?” Well this is very much a ‘depends’ sort of answer. It depends on the injury, where along the injury process you are and your personal circumstances.

Exercises to try in the New Year

Exercises to try in the New Year

We know many of you will be entering 2020 with the goal of getting fit and we salute you. It is never too late to do more for your health and there is no better time than a new year to make a fresh start. As part of your osteopathic treatment, we offer advice on how you can use exercise to better yourself, so we thought a short blog on different exercises you could try this new year would be a worthwhile read. Now go and get your gym gear out, you’re going to need it!

Fatigue - When to Worry?

Fatigue - When to Worry?

Are you experiencing an extreme tiredness that no amount of sleep seems to remedy? If this is the case, then you are possibly suffering from fatigue relating to a medical condition. There is every chance you are experiencing some other symptoms too. Luckily, we are about to educate you on some of the common causes of fatigue, so you know what to look out for, and can nip it in the bud quick time…

Foam Rolling: What's All the Hype?

Foam Rolling: What's All the Hype?

Foam Rolling is a great tool for releasing through tight muscles and assisting in the recovery of the body, benefiting a wide range of conditions.

This easy to follow guide to foam rolling provides some of my top tips for those who are beginners to foam rolling.