Rest or Keep Active for Back Pain

As an osteopath in Leyton i'm commonly asked by local people who are suffering with back pain whether they should rest or keep active when their back pain is present. My response is usually - 'Do both.' Complete rest is almost never a good idea but getting some quality rest will help recovery. Keeping active […]

Can you Trust Pain?

A gentleman recently visited Leyton Osteopaths with intense back pain. It began when he shifted some furniture at home. Instantly he knew something wasn’t right. After waiting three or four days and realising it wasn't resolving of its own accord - he decided to pay us a visit at Leyton Osteopathy. On examining him it […]

The Usual

I recently asked an osteopathy Stratford patient if he had any illnesses. He responded by saying ‘Oh just the usual, diabetes, high blood pressure and obviously I need to lose a bit of weight.’ If obesity and diabetes are ‘the usual’ in the circles you mix in around East London, I would suggest you need […]

Back Pain – Bad Luck?

'I've been incredibly unlucky with a recurring back injury. Now I am feeling good and on track again.' I overheard this line spoken by a personal trainer to his client in my gym in Leytonstone. I watched this personal trainer give expert tuition to his client, outlining the many intricacies of the squat. He demonstrated […]

5 Steps for a Healthy Week

Taking just 30 minutes on a Sunday morning to complete these five steps is my top tip for ensuring a healthy week. Step 1 - You are what you eat Nutrition is extra important when recovering from back pain or any other injury. Your body breaks down the components of the food you eat and […]

Rest & Digest for Recovery

You’ve probably heard of the fight or flight response - in response to a threat or a perceived threat a physiological change occurs in the body. Adrenaline and cortisol hormones are released which have wide ranging effects. The heart and lungs speed up Digestion slows or stops Pupils dilate Increased muscle tension to provide the […]