Sports Injury treatment with Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing
At Broadwater Osteopathic Practice we have the perfect team to help you with a Sporting Injury. Many people will often seek help from a Sports Therapist or Physio for their sporting injury, but we feel our team are perfectly placed to help. Several of our Osteopaths have keen interests in Sports themselves and participate in […]
Turmeric- the inflammation buster
What is tumeric and how is it used in healthcare? Turmeric, often used in cooking, as a colouring agent and food preserve, has also been used for its medicinal purposes for 1000’s of years. In practices such as Ayurveda it is used to assist issues like infections, skin issues and tummy troubles. Research papers report […]
Cycling- How to set up your bike for a painfree ride
How to set up your bike for a less painful ride Throughout Covid, many more people have taken to their bikes. One key way to improve comfort on your bike is to get it set up correctly so that your body is taking the strain of any exercise evenly and not taking it all through […]
Injections for tendonitis are they a good option?
Should I have an injection for my tendonitis issue? There are many forms of tendon dysfunction and tendinopathies, most occurring as a result of wear and tear or overuse. They can be very painful and interruptive on daily life, but there are also many and varied ways of treating them too. Steriod injections These can […]
What to do when you sustain a strain or sprain injury, by BOP osteopaths, Worthing
Sprains and strains to muscles and joints happen to all of us and for most they are a painful, but temporary reminder to be a little more careful. Prompt action can help your body to heal faster and may prevent further injury or prolonged pain. Strained or ‘pulled’ muscles often happen when we over exert […]
Muscle stretching and the potential health benefits
Could having my muscles stretched have health benefits? This article is directly taken from the BBC series ‘Trust me i’m a doctor’ and is for information only. Could allowing yourself to be gently stretched by someone else, without making any effort of your own, give you some of the more important benefits of exercise? It sounds unlikely, but […]
Deep tissue and Sports Massage in Worthing
Deep tissue massage, what is it, what can it help and what to expect from treatment? This form of massage, as the name suggests, tends to involve use of firmer massage strokes to ease deeper muscle tensions. In clinic we often use this style of massage to compliment osteopathic treatments. It can be effective in […]
5 running tips for sports injury prevention by osteopath Matthew Schofield
Simple tipss to help prevent sports injuries by Matthew Schofield, osteopath. As the nights draw in the thought of going out for a run can become less inviting. A poorly timed injury can be enough to take even the best of us out of a good routine and into a slump. That’s why it’s important, […]