The Philosophy of Osteopathy
We often get asked “What is osteopathy?” and “How does it differ to other manual therapies?” There are 3 main tenets that underpin the philosophy of osteopathy and form the basis of everything we do: 1) The body is a unit. Osteopaths treat the entire person and believe that the mind, body and spirit must […]
Swimming for Health
We’re in the warmer months of the year, and many people have been jumping into the water. But for those of you still on the fence, here’s some great reasons why your practitioner may have recommended swimming to help get your health back on track this Summer: 1 – It’s Brilliant for Your Cardiovascular Fitness […]
Help – My Baby Has a Flat Head!
The medical term for a ‘flat’ or ‘misshapen’ head is plagiocephaly (plagios = crooked, kephale = head) which is defined as an abnormal head shape or deformity of the skull. A misshapen or flat head can be the result of several causes. It can be caused by the mechanical forces of the baby’s position during […]
Are Baby Walkers and Jolly Jumpers Okay for My Baby?
Sometimes parents ask me if baby walkers and jolly jumpers will help prepare their child for walking. It might seem that way but in fact frequent use may actually delay their normal development. When a baby is placed in a baby walker or jolly jumper they are put into a position that is not normal […]
