Injury prevention is not only about sport or intense exercise. Many common musculoskeletal injuries develop during everyday life through lifting, prolonged sitting, repetitive tasks, or gradually increasing activity without enough recovery. From an osteopathic...
Stress is not only something we experience mentally. It has clear physical effects on the body, particularly on muscles, joints, and the way we move and breathe. Ongoing stress can contribute to persistent muscle tension, stiffness, and pain, even when there is no...
Why Sleep Position Matters for Pain and Stiffness How Poor Sleep Posture Affects the Spine and Joints Sleep is the longest period most people spend in one position, which means posture overnight can have a significant effect on the spine, joints, and surrounding soft...
What Is Maintenance Osteopathy? Understanding Preventative Osteopathic Care Maintenance osteopathy refers to periodic osteopathic assessments and treatment provided when someone is relatively well, rather than attending only during an episode of acute pain. The aim is...
Why Recovery Matters for Active People Exercise Stress, Adaptation, and Tissue Load Any form of exercise places stress on the body. This stress is not harmful in itself. In fact, it is how the body adapts and becomes stronger. Muscles, joints, tendons, and the nervous...
When you are dealing with neck pain, back pain, or ongoing muscle discomfort, it is common to wonder whether massage or osteopathy is the better option. Both approaches involve hands-on care and can feel similar at first glance, yet they serve different purposes and...
