How do you diagnose Sciatica?
Reaching a diagnosis is a bit like being a detective and collecting as many ‘clues’ as possible. We start by looking at your symptoms. Sciatica usually presents with pain shooting down the back of your thigh and calf. You may also have pins and needles...My favourite stretches for Sciatica
Stretching and exercise are super useful for managing many conditions and sciatica is no exception. Here are some examples of stretches for Sciatica. Everyone is different though, so I recommend you seek professional guidance if you are in pain. Stretch your...Weekend Reads May 2018 – The Secret of Strength and Muscle Growth
Hooray, it’s another bank holiday weekend! I hope you’ve got a relaxing couple of days to look forward to. Scroll down to get up to date with the month’s health news and my latest adventures. 1. 2. There’s no such thing as a detox...Numb Bums and Back Pain – What is Sciatica?
Sciatica seems to be a well known but poorly understood condition. It generally refers to pain in the buttock and back of the leg, but can also include back pain, tingling, shooting pain, numbness and muscle tension. Sciatica is a result of irritation to the sciatic...Weekend Reads April 2018: Managing pain, Exercise to boost your immune system
I hope you’ve had an enjoyable month and have some fun plans for the bank holiday weekend. I’ve rounded up my favourite health and wellbeing articles from this month, so make yourself a cup of tea and get up to date with the latest news. ...Busted: 3 Myths about Osteopathy for International Osteopathic Healthcare Week
It’s International Osteopathic Healthcare Week this week and to mark the occasion I’m busting 3 big osteopathy myths and explaining how osteopathy can improve your health. Osteopaths only treats backs Osteopathy is well known for helping people with back...Shoulder Exercise – The Prince Charles
1. Stand upright with feet shoulder width apart. 2. Bring your affected arm up behind your back. 3. Bring up your good arm to hold onto the affected arm. 4. Use your good arm to bring your hand further up your back. You should feel a stretch in the front of the...We’re in the 1000 Swifts project for E17 Art Trail
Ashlins Natural Health is taking part in the 1000 Swifts project to celebrate the new Walthamstow wetlands centre. Sites and organisations across Walthamstow are taking part in the project and displaying swifts. Why not follow the trail and see how many swifts you can...Example Exercise Plan for frozen shoulder (phase 1)
Frozen shoulder is a condition causing pain and stiffness in the shoulder. It usually affects one shoulder but sometimes will be in both shoulders at the same time. Phase 1 is the first stage of frozen shoulder and is characterised by pain and increasing stiffness....
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