by sarah | Jan 28, 2017
Happy New Year to all of my readers! I hope you had a restful break and a good start to 2017. January always seems to be filled with resolutions to be fitter and healthier. Here are my favourite health articles from the month. 1.Why do we wake up with joint...
by sarah | Jan 26, 2017
Frozen Shoulder causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. It does eventually clear up on its own, but this can take several years. There are several treatment options available: Painkillers Oral analgesics such as NSAIDS (ibuprofen, naproxen etc) and...
by sarah | Jan 19, 2017
Frozen Shoulder (aka Adhesive Capsulitis) is a relatively common disorder of the shoulder, causing pain and loss of movement. What Causes Frozen Shoulder? The exact cause is unknown but frozen shoulder appears to be more common in the 50+ age group and in...
by sarah | Jan 12, 2017
This stretch is great for increasing the flexibility of your shoulders. I use it a lot with people recovering from frozen shoulder, but it can be useful in other cases too. It is best to avoid this one if your shoulder is painful. 1. Roll a large bath towel...
by sarah | Jan 4, 2017
This week marks my 8th anniversary of joining Ashlins. Back in January 2009 I was a newly qualified Osteopath working every Wednesday morning at Ashlins. Things were pretty slow to start with but I gradually built up my list and added extra shifts. Now I’m at...
