Back Pain Treatment from an Osteopath in Low Fell
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek help from an osteopath. Whether your pain has come on suddenly, developed gradually, or keeps returning, getting the right assessment and treatment can help you move more comfortably and get back to your normal activities. At Osteopathy and Therapy in Low Fell, Gateshead, our […]
Can Massage Therapy Help with Curvatures of the Spine?
New research on scoliosis is revealing that there are many treatment options available for those who suffer from the condition. Some of these treatments include bracing and spinal fusion, which have been in use for decades but seem to be losing their popularity as more effective less-invasive methods become known. Many patients suffering from scoliosis […]
Massage Therapy is Perfect for Stress Relief
A massive benefit from massage therapy is stress relief. Stress affects us both physically and mentally. Our muscles can become tense after an injury or overuse such as postural strain to the point where it can cause pain, however, a relaxing massage may be what is needed to help return the muscles and our minds […]
Body Massage Techniques and Procedures
Massage might be familiar to a lot of people but less familiar as a means for treatment for others, depending on preference, traditions, society, habits, and culture. Techniques such as effleurage, petrissage and inhibition all refer to manipulating the muscles, fascia and other soft tissues during a massage session. Depending on the type of massage, […]
Benefits of Sports Massage for Athletes
There are various benefits to receiving massages regularly as part of a health and fitness routine for all walks of life. However, coaches and athletes alike will say that getting sports massages have significantly helped them improve injury recovery time and/or performance, it can also be used to prepare for an event or afterwards during […]
What Are the Different Types of Massages?
What are the different types of massage and how they can be classified as ‘healthcare’ under lockdown rules. When we listen to the government’s reports at times of restrictions, we often hear that massage services Gateshead are being ordered to close. Well, the reason is that this service is considered close contact, which is not […]
Everything You Need to Know About Seeing an Osteopath
This blog will go further into details about other important parts such as what does an osteopath do, how often should I see my osteopath and how much does an osteopath cost.
What To Expect When You Visit An Osteopath
Osteopathy is becoming more well known in society as more people choose to seek their help for all sorts of musculoskeletal conditions ranging from back pain, neck pain or other joint or muscular pain arising from anything such as sports, posture or injury.
The Impact That Self Esteem Has Upon Your Physical Wellbeing – Part 2
This post is the second in a series of four and is aimed at helping Charlotte from Benwell in Newcastle upon Tyne, who wrote in asking for help and guidance as her relationship and home life was becoming increasingly unbearable.
What is Osteoporosis?
Carolyn from Newcastle upon Tyne asks: Hi Claire, I seem to have problems walking about these days. I have a really bad back pain too. One of my friends even asked if I’d shrunk?? I brushed it off till someone else asked the same thing, then she suggested I may have osteoporosis or arthritis. I don’t know much about these conditions or even if I do have them. Can you give me some advice?