Tennis injuries and how osteopathy could help
Sports such as tennis can really challenge the body. There are many components of the game that require fast movements, quick lunges, twists and turns. The dynamic torsions reaching from the end of the racket, through the arm, upper body, torso, trunk then lower limb mean that all has to work well to dissipate forces. […]
Running injuries and how osteopathy could help
Many of our clients have taken up running this year. Some have joined local clubs, some are following a couch to 5K and others are set on completing a marathon. Running has become more and more popular and for good reason. It requires little equipment, bar some decent running shoes, it requires no costly gym […]
Top tips to ease Back Pain
At this time of year many people are looking forward to longer and lighter days and are thinking about tackling jobs they want to do, both inside and outside the home. Maybe you have thought about giving the hall, stairs and landing a bit of a freshen up of paint or perhaps a complete makeover […]
Hip pain treatment in Worthing
At Broadwater Osteopathic Practice we have many patients enquire about treatment for hip pain and asking about whether osteopathy could help. Here we share some of our thoughts about common hip pains and treatment. One of the 1st steps with hip pain, just the same as any pain, is to try and establish what the […]
Nerve pain and trapped nerve treatment in Worthing
Nerve pain is a common reason people seek treatment from our team in Worthing. Irritation of nerves can cause a variety of symptoms from pins and needles and numbness to burning. The symptoms and pain can occur anywhere along the nerves pathway, commonly affecting the arms, legs or face. There are many reasons why a […]
Muscle pain treatment in Worthing
Muscle pains Muscles can give rise to pain for a number of reasons. Muscles may complain when they are overworked, overloaded, sustained in one position for a long time or involved in repetitive movements. Our muscular system is one of the bodies primary energy consumers, so it is no surprise that when muscles become tired […]
Visceral Osteopathy Treatment in Worthing
Visceral Osteopathy treatment in Worthing When we think of osteopathy and osteopathic treatments we often think of manipulation of the bones, muscles and joints. Visceral osteopathy looks at our inner functions and restrictions and how these could be contributing or maintaining our symptoms. This may explore, for example, how the stomach, bowel or bladder is […]
Kinesiology treatment in Worthing
Applied Kinesiology treatment Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a system that uses basic muscle testing for evaluating areas of dysfunction within the body. AK uses the proprioceptive aspects of the nervous system (the part relating to joints and muscles) to assess the function of the musculo-skeletal system, alongside the chemical and mental-emotional aspects of health and […]
Back Pain Treatment Worthing
Back Pain TreatmentBack pain treatment and back pain place huge demands on the NHS. It is said that approximately 40% of the population will suffer with back pain each year. Of this 40%, most will have symptoms that settle within 6 weeks, but around 8% will continue to develop chronic back pain. Sufferers of chronic back […]
What is Osteopathy
How osteopaths treat and what osteopathic treatment may help you with. Ever wondered what an Osteopath does or what Osteopathy may help you with? These videos explore just this. At BOP we have 6 Osteopaths. All have slightly different skill sets, but all 6 are highly skilled professionals. Find out more about our Osteopathic team on our website or […]