Osteopathy

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

There’s no mystery when it comes to the rise in mobile phone use and the increase in people suffering with neck pain. Technology is ever present and while phones get bigger, better screens and more capabilities the way in which we use them never changes. Many of us will sit on the train or the…