Mastitis: How to best manage it
Mastitis is a common maternal complication experienced by breastfeeding mothers and refers broadly to inflammation of the breast tissues. Up to 30% of lactating mothers experience the early signs and…
The Pelvis: How Well Do You Know It?
The pelvis is a basin-shaped complex of bones that connects the trunk to the legs. It is best described in 1958 by Dr Fred Mitchell Snr (MD, Osteopath). “Is the crossroads of…
Breast Awareness: When in doubt get checked out!
This October, as we focus on Breast Awareness month, I wanted to take an opportunity to break away from Covid talk and shift the focus towards raising breast awareness for…
How Are Feet Important To The Way We Move?
25% of the body’s bones, 18% of joints and 6% of the muscle are in the feet. People often disregarded their feet as an essential part of the body and…
Is it time for a new mattress?
Our houses or apartments are full of furniture. Presumably, you have a lounge (or two), a dining table, and a bed at the very least. Modern conveniences designed to make…
Osteoporosis: Lets sort out the myths from the facts
It’s no secret that as we get older, concerns about health start to grow for many. Chronic disease statistics within the global population increase with age. By the age of…
Why is our skin so important?
Question… Which is the largest organ in the human body? A lot of people think the answer is the brain, lungs or liver when asked this question. When in fact,…
Pain In The Heel: What Is Plantar Fasciopathy?
It’s morning, and the alarm clock has just told you it’s time to get out of bed. Another few minutes won’t hurt. You check your emails, social media sites, and…
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: What’s the difference?
Both Acupuncture and Dry Needling involve the insertion of a filiform stainless-steel needle through the skin to alleviate pain, but are they different and if so, how? Let's begin by…
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Strong bones
Exercises for ageing bones Are you in (or approaching) your latter years and are wondering what you can do to ensure you maintain strong bones through the next period of…
