Do Earrings in the “Migraine” Ear Point Help Migraines? An Acupuncturist’s Take Every few weeks someone asks me whether an earring placed in the inner fold of the ear—the daith—can stop migraines. As both a traditional acupuncturist and a medical acupuncturist, I love the curiosity behind that question. Let’s unpack what the daith is, which auricular (ear) point it might …
Posture Matters
We’ve probably all been told to “stand up straight” or to “stop slouching”, at some point in our lives. What most of us may not realise however, is how damaging a bad posture can be not only to our physical health but in many other aspects of our mental health and wellbeing, and even more so as we age. It’s …
Why we must Exercise?
How does exercise help us? There is an old saying that blood pressure is a silent killer. Is no exercise also a silent killer? The World Health Organisation highlights that physical inactivity is the fourth biggest risk factor to adulthood death. The latest research shows when it comes to heart disease, a sedentary life is as huge risk factor as …
Backcare Awareness
Backcare Awareness week starts next week and this year the aim is to raise awareness in back pain in older adults. Back pain increases as we age, with low back pain (LBP) being the most common symptom of pain and disability in adults aged 65 and above, and one of the most common reasons for visits to their GP. People …
New exercise regimes and activities for health
The launch of National Fitness Day in the UK is a chance to highlight the role physical activity plays; and raises awareness of its importance in helping us all lead healthier and active lifestyles. Autumn is a time for change and brings with it new exercise regimes and activities. There are so many wonderful activities to be inspired by and …
Osteopathy & Sporting Injuries
Osteopathy clinics are now seeing more sporting injuries than ever before. And not surprisingly sporting professionals are seeking the help of osteopaths around the globe. Osteopaths are being requested to address all manner of sporting injuries for individuals and teams. The England football team took their own osteopath with them to the World Cup this year.Osteopaths have also beeb seen …
5 Common Tennis Injuries
Tennis season is now in full swing, Wimbledon is just a serve away, it’s tempting for those of us not in the world rankings to be inspired and hot foot it to the nearest tennis court, but often at the detriment to their health. Tennis is a wonderful sport and is great for maintaining your health, fitness, strength and agility. It’s …
Sing your pain away
Start singing this weekend & you could sing your pain away It might sound unlikely, but singing can help to reduce pain. Chronic pain is estimated to affect around 14 million people of all ages in England. For some, this impacts greatly on their quality of life causing emotional, psychological and behavioural changes. Many people who suffer with chronic pain also …
4 common running injuries
Running is one of the most popular forms of fitness, with Spring upon us and this weekend seeing the London Marathon it is the mostly likely time to see running injuries for both amateurs and professionals alike. Despite the risk factors, running has many positive aspects and is a great way to get fit. Running: Improves circulatory & cardio-vascular fitness …
What is sciatica?
Sciatica generally presents itself as symptomatic pain which radiates from the lower back, into the buttock and down the back of the thigh which causes great discomfort, weakness and often numbness or tingling that can extend right down to the feet and toes. The pain can be sharp and debilitating and can increase when seated. It usually appears on just …
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