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What is Burnout?
And what can we do to help ease symptoms? In recent years, reports of ‘burnout’ have become common-place. The word ‘burnout’ itself has become part of day-to-day vocabulary. In the simplest terms, studies show that 1 in 4 adults feel unable to manage stress levels in their lives, and 91% of adults in the UK…
How can Osteopathy help during pregnancy
Why is Osteopathy a great option for pain relief during pregnancy? It is quite normal for women to experience discomfort and sometimes pain during their pregnancy as a result of the changes occurring within their body. With many of the usual pain relief not being suitable during this time, it’s great to know that Osteopathy…
Listen to your body
by Inga Allen Over the last few years I have become more and more aware of how our body starts to show us when we are not listening. I have seen in many patients that their symptoms often arise after they have pushed themselves too far and not allowed themselves to rest when necessary. We…
Helping women’s health
by Inga Allen I HAVE recently started a two-year postgraduate diploma course in Women’s Health Osteopathy. The course is run by one of the experts in the field Professor Renzo Molinari. It is the first of its kind in the world. The course focuses on how Osteopathy can support the changing physiology of women throughout…
Summer Health
With the Summer upon us it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re staying active with a cycle ride or going for a run or just spending time in the open air with your family camping enjoying a barbecue, the last thing you want is for aches and pains to spoil your fun. Here…
Homeopathy can help new mums
Homeopathy comes into its own after you have had a baby, says homeopath Suzy Cain. This can be a difficult time if it is your first baby, as it is all new. Your body looks and behaves differently and you might be feeling emotional or a little bit depressed, plus you now have a new life…
What to expect when you visit an Osteopath
If you haven’t visited an Osteopath before you may feel a little daunted about what to expect when you attend your first appointment. Before the osteopath starts to treat you, they will make a full medical assessment. First the osteopath will take a detailed case history and test the mobility in areas of the body.…
What is Osteopathy?
Mason Clinic Osteopath Inga Werthmann tells us more about osteopathy – what it is and what it can do… Osteopathy is a form of drug free non-invasive manual medicine that focuses on total body health by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework, which includes the joints, muscles and spine. Its aim is to positively affect the body’s…
What is the difference between osteopathy and chiropractic?
There is a huge variance in the way that osteopaths and chiropractors work. The major difference is that while the chiropractor is primarily focused on the spine and joints, an osteopath is also concerned with the rest of the body. What does an osteopath treat? An osteopath might treat patients with respiratory problems, digestive problems…
How we test for intolerances
Food intolerance testing using a kinesiology muscle testing method is a quick and painless way to determine which foods and environmental factors are causing your body to react, says Mason Clinic homeopath Suzy Cain. The results are obtained on the day, so you can start looking at your lifestyle and diet straight away. You are welcome…