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Category Archives: General Health

The Vagus Nerve, and your health 

Like a super spy, the vagus nerve wanders around the body, reporting back to the brain subconsciously (secretly) with constant updates on what’s going on in our body. It is part of our protective stress response, noticing facial expressions, responding to people’s voices and monitoring our internal organs.

Posted bySandie E28th August 2018Posted inGeneral Health, Osteopathy, Pain Management, Stress Management

The Vagus Nerve, explained

The vagus nerve is the inner nerve centre leader, also known as the 10th cranial nerve or cranial nerve X. It’s the longest of the 12 paired cranial nerves in the body and has the most extensive distribution because it passes through the neck and chest into the abdomen. The vagus nerve controls the entire […]

Posted bySandie E21st August 2018Posted inGeneral Health, Men's health, Pain Management

Reasons to seek out osteopathic treatment

  Following on from a previous post (osteopathic treatment is different) here are 5 more reasons the osteopathic approach to healthcare and wellbeing is different.

Posted bySandie E9th August 20183rd June 2025Posted inBabies and children, Back Pain, Exercise, General Health, Men's health, News, Pain

Teeth grinding and jaw clenching.

Nearly 30% of people experience teeth grinding and jaw clenching which is medically called bruxism. Almost 10% of those that grind do it so severely that their teeth are reduced to small stumps.  Bruxism affects all ages groups, children to adults, causing severe tooth damage, jaw disorders, and headaches.

Posted bySandie E2nd August 201825th October 2024Posted inGeneral Health, Pain

Osteopathic treatment is different, here’s why

On an almost daily basis, I get asked to explain what I do, not my occupation but what do osteopaths actually do?  I suspect if I took a public survey the reply would be one of the following: “They crack peoples backs, don’t they? ”  Or with a shrug of shoulders, “I’ve never heard of one of […]

Posted bySandie E26th July 20183rd June 2025Posted inBabies and children, Back Pain, General Health, Men's health, News, Pain

Pelvic organ prolaspe, are you at risk?

Vaginal prolapse is a common condition where the bladder, uterus and or bowel protrudes into the vagina. This can cause symptoms such as a sensation of a vaginal lump, constipation, difficulty emptying the bowel or bladder or problems with sexual intercourse.

Posted bySandie E12th September 20173rd June 2025Posted inBabies and children, Back Pain, Exercise, General Health, Pain, Pilates

Your Brain on Stress and Anxiety

 

Posted bySandie E5th September 201725th October 2024Posted inGeneral Health, News

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (*) is a painful condition caused by compression of the Median nerve, which passes through a tunnel formed by the carpal bones of the wrist. This compression can occur due to repetitive hand movements or fluid retention.

Posted bySandie E29th August 20173rd June 2025Posted inGeneral Health, Men's health, News, Pain

Sleep hygiene, what it all about?

What is sleep hygiene? Here’s a lovely animated film which explains

Posted bySandie E22nd August 20173rd June 2025Posted inBabies and children, General Health, Men's health, News

Herniated spinal disc explained

A herniated spinal disc is the most common cause many painful conditions, when this happens, the natural cushion between the vertebra of the spine is damaged or ruptured, causing the spinal disc to push out into areas usually occupied by nerves. Note; other terms for a herniated disc include; a slipped, ruptured, bulging or, protruding disc. […]

Posted bySandie E15th August 201725th October 2024Posted inBack Pain, General Health, Pain

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