Leyton Osteopaths
osteopathy clinic in THE HEART OF leyton, east london
Back Pain or Kidney Trouble? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
This week I have had a conversation with a patient worried that his back pain might be a sign of kidney trouble. His pain was right under his lower rib, where the kidney is located, which is why he thought it was the source of his pain. Today I thought it would be helpful to […]
Movement Is Improvement
The importance of regular exercise is widely recognised in maintaining good health. More of us than ever before go to the gym, attend yoga classes, swim, run, play tennis or do some form of dedicated exercise. While having a structured exercise regime has many benefits, it is equally important to pay attention to your overall […]
Should I go to A&E With My Back Pain
On a semi regular basis we see patients who have gone to A&E with their back pain before coming to see us at Leyton Osteopaths. Invariably they regret the trip because they are sent home with some pain killers, having waited for 3-7 hours. The most common ailments that cause people to make the trip […]
Struggling To Do Your Rehabilitation Exercises? – Try This
Last night I noticed an interesting change in my behaviour. Putting the bin out is usually a hassle. I live on the third floor and have a hundred and one other things I need to get done in the evening, including entertaining two small children who decide every single night they don’t want to go […]
Demand Versus Capability
These three simple words can help us understand why most injuries happen. Demand Versus Capability When the demand we place on the various tissues of our bodies exceeds their capabilities, pain and injury are the likely outcome. Jump from the top of a ladder to the ground and there’s a very real chance of breaking […]
Back Spasms & Muscle Spasms
Muscle spasms are a common cause of back pain that can be extremely painful and debilitating. Few other injuries cause as much panic and anxiety. Many people go to A&E with back spasms, the pain is so intense it seems like the only sensible option. Invariably they regret this decision as they sat waiting for […]