The hip is largest weight-bearing joint in the human body. It is complex and a hard working joint, surrounded by nerves, arteries, ligaments and tendons.
Not only is it one of the most active joints in the body, it also has three main axes which allow all three degrees of freedom.
We all suffer from aches and pains from time to time. Some more so than others, but what is it really costing us when we fail to acknowledge the signals?
Statistically, it is well documented that men are far less likely to admit to pain or illness. In fact over 60 percent of men will not seek help unless they have a serious medical condition.
A lesser known fact is the link between pain and mental health. The vicious circle that it entails and the price you pay for not dealing with the aftermath.
Remember that tilt move? We all asked the question right? How did he do it! How did MJ pull off that signature dance move where he tilted forward by 45 degrees? As kids we all tried it and fell flat on our face. Michael Jackson was untouchable with his dance routines. The moon walk, the … Read more
written by Laura Wilden, osteopath. What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. The amount scoliosis would affect a person generally depends on the severity of the condition, or the acuteness of the curve, known as the Cobb angle. Scoliosis is reasonably common in a mild form and something we can … Read more
By Jason Patel Laser therapy, ‘cold laser’ therapy or low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a safe, pain-free, non-invasive technology that has been proven to be successful in treating both acute injuries and chronic spine and joint pain. As such, it works particularly well alongside the spine and joint manipulation of chiropractors and osteopaths and … Read more
The work of an osteopath, chiropractor or physiotherapist in treating back and joint pain can involve a specific technique known as ‘High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Thrust’ or, more simply, ‘High-Velocity Thrust’ (HVT for short). This is a safe, relatively gentle and pain-free manipulation of a joint in order to restore normal movement and function, whether in the … Read more
When recovering from an injury or dealing with back pain, the healthier you are, the quicker healing occurs. At Freedom Clinics, we do everything we can to fix our patients and get them back to health as swiftly as possible, but there are many things you can do to help yourself get better quicker. Here … Read more
Acupuncture Awareness Week The first ever Acupuncture Awareness week will take place from the 25th February until the 3rd March 2013. In spite of acupuncture’s ever increasing popularity there are still misconceptions surrounding this form of treatment. This week aims to answer questions, provide information and enlighten patients on acupuncture treatments. The theme of this … Read more
Currently thousands of amateur runners are training for the longest, most difficult and gruelling twenty-six miles of their life: the London Marathon. Many will have already started their training and others will be kicking off soon. To help you reach the finish line, Rod Gillingham (Osteopath at Freedom Clinics) and Pete Hopson (Personal trainer and … Read more
Would you like to…. Have more energy? Sleep better? Think more clearly? Not feel tired all the time? Be thinner? Reduce digestive discomfort? It’s the time of year that most of us decide to redouble our efforts to become healthier and fitter. But how do we achieve this? And where do we start? Most of … Read more
The British Medical Journal in November 2012 has published an article on how low muscular strength is associated with early death. Researchers in Sweden measured the muscular strength of over a million teenagers and then followed them for 24 years. High muscle strength was associated with a 20-35% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease … Read more
Information released this week by NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) reported that the overuse of pain relief medication such as aspirin is one of the most common causes of headaches. Around 1 in 50 people are thought to be affected by headaches and migraines, with women 5 times more likely to suffer … Read more
