PHIL’S BLOG
Get the lowdown on the latest research and thinking from the world of health and nutrition.
Ankle Strains and Inversion Injuries
An inversion injury is the most common and represents 70-85% of all ankle strains.
Lifting injuries and how to move those pots or planters in the garden
This week I can think of at least three patients who have been moving things that were way too heavy.
Plantar Fasciitis and Heels spurs: Shockwave Therapy could provide a solution!
Plantar fasciitis and calcaneal heel spurs can be treated effectively using Shockwave Therapy.
We are pleased to announce that we now offer new revolutionary Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy is the most advanced non-surgical and non-invasive treatment available for a wide range of stubborn conditions that are difficult to treat using a conventional treatment approach.
Why do we lose height as we get older?
People typically lose almost one-half inch (about 1 centimetre) every 10 years after age 40. So why does this occur?
MRI Scans: How does an MRI scanner work?
MRI has become a vital tool for diagnosing cancer and many musculoskeletal conditions and diseases of the central nervous system.
Arthritis. There’s a perception that there is nothing that can be done if you have received a diagnosis of arthritis. How true is this?
There is a perception that there is nothing that can be done for you once you have received a diagnosis of arthritis and that it is just something that you will need to put up with or that medication or surgery is the only way. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.
Amitriptyline: Why are we prescribed an anti-depressant for chronic pain?
We all have an inbuilt fear of ant-depressants which makes the use of amitriptyline in low doses as a form of chronic pain relief worrying.
Gabapentin is a drug becoming increasingly prescribed for nerve (neuropathic) related pain. What is it? How does it work? Are there any side effects?
Gabapentin has been described as a ‘wonder drug’ for its ability to treat unpleasant nerve pain (neuropathic pain). In the UK, pregabalin and gabapentin prescribing has increased by 350% and 150% respectively in the last 5 years.
Louise runs a busy riding stable but increasing debilitation FROM long-term lower back pain threatened her livelihood until she discovered IDD therapy
A lifetime of hard work as the owner of Buxton Riding School had taken its toll on Louise Thompson.
New research reveals that ibuprofen can increase risk of heart failure
There is now new evidence which suggests there should be restrictions on both the use and sale of ibuprofen.
Hazel thought she would have to give up running because of a disc related issue until she had IDD Therapy
Buxton fell runner Hazel Winder thought a painful back injury had ended her racing days for good.
Things you should know about painkillers: Paracetamol and its toxicity
Paracetamol overdose can occur intentionally or accidentally - the latter due to the high number of combination products available over-the-counter.
Things you should know about painkillers: Tramadol and its side effects
One of the most popular medications for more serious pain is tramadol. In fact prescriptions doubled between 2006 and 2012 from 5.9 million to 11.1 million.
Train driver Craig’s story and his IDD Therapy experience
After enduring nine years of pain and discomfort, Buxton train driver Craig Johnston was facing major back surgery at the age of 29 – until a visit to Buxton Osteopathy Clinic turned his life around.
What is the difference between an Osteopath and a Chiropractor?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions in our clinic!
Why does cold and wet weather make our aches and pains worse?
Buxton is 1,000 feet above sea level and 2 degrees colder than Manchester. How does this affect us?
Did you know that an osteopath can help you with your headaches and migraines?
70% of headaches are related to tension in your neck and shoulders.
Stuart had £13,500 worth of surgery, consultations, scans and injections all to no avail. After completing our IDD programme he is now pain-free.
After completing our IDD therapy programme, Stuart is now finally pain free and it cost only £650. This is £12,900 less than the surgical option, non-invasive and safe.
John the barber is now finally pain-free having completed our IDD progamme
John, a busy barber, had constant pain when standing.