When Should You See an Osteopath for a Sports Injury?
Whether you’re a daily runner or a weekend footballer, we all know the feeling immediately when you think you’ve injured yourself. For anyone who has been partaking in sports for several years, the twinge a sports injury causes is easily noticed. While many would suggest a couple of weeks of rest, some require an osteopath […]
Experts Guide on How Osteopathy Works
Osteopathy is a type of treatment that many people consider for some of the most common conditions, aches and pains. This is because it is a natural treatment that focuses on the body from a holistic perspective, viewing the body as linked through the musculoskeletal system. The chances are if you’ve required treatment for an […]
What is Cranial Osteopathy? A Complete Guide
Known for being a gentle and holistic approach to osteopathic treatment, cranial osteopathy has grown in popularity as many people have discovered that it has been a great way to treat a range of conditions. These include conditions such as regular headaches and migraines, which, for those who suffer from them, can be debilitating. If […]
What’s the Difference Between Physiotherapy and Chiropractic?
A common question we get here at The Orchard Clinic is, ‘What’s the difference between physiotherapy and chiropractic?’. We completely understand that the lines might be blurred between the two treatments as they share a common goal, to relieve the patient of pain associated with bones, joints and muscles. Join us in this blog as […]
Why You Might feel Worse After Osteopathy
If you’ve ever had the joy of attending an osteopathy appointment, you will be aware of the long list of benefits you get as a result of the treatment. Over the course of several appointments, you can be relieved of the pain you have had to live with for years. However, we’re sure you have […]
5 Conditions Podiatry Can Help With
It’s no secret that a good podiatrist can make a world of difference for people suffering from aches and pains in their feet. After all, your feet are a pretty vital part of your day-to-day life, meaning when pain strikes, you know how much grief it gives you. One common misconception we are finding is […]
What to Expect from your Physiotherapy Session
When you have never had a physiotherapy session before, it is easy to get anxious about what it might involve. You might have questions such as “What should I wear?” or “How long is a physiotherapy session?”. While you may not have any real worries about the procedures, you might just prefer to know exactly […]
How Physiotherapy Can Improve Your Life
It’s well documented how much of a positive effect physiotherapy can have on your physical health. The release of pent-up pressure and pain as a result of an injury or similar can breathe a new lease of life into any patient. But did you know what the specific benefits of physiotherapy are? Here at The […]
How to Prepare for Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is an essential way to improve body functionality, mobility and overall standard of life for many of our patients. The process involves a variety of massages, manipulations and exercises that help relieve tension and pain that otherwise wouldn’t have been released. So now you have your first session booked, it’s time to start preparing […]
What is the Difference Between a Chiropractor and an Osteopath?
If you’ve had any sort of back, neck or joint pain, the chances are you will have stumbled across the two terms ‘chiropractor’ and ‘osteopath’. But, have you ever wondered ‘What is the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath’? Wonder no more, we have the answer for you in this blog. There are several […]
