By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, May 2023. What is Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a long-term (chronic) condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed. Risk Factors of AS? HLA-B27 Gene If you have a family history of ankylosing spondylitis, you are more likely to develop the disease. There…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, April 2023. How is Parkinson’s treated on the NHS? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It can be managed through a wide range of treatments and therapies, and the National Health Service (NHS) offers various options depending on the severity of the disease and the…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, April 2023. A slipped disc is a condition that can occur anywhere along the spine, but most often, in the lower back. This may have something to do with the weight of the upper body being distributed through to the lower back. It is sometimes called a bulging, protruding,…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, March 2023. There could be a number of reasons why it is possible to feel worse immediately or shortly after a osteopath, chiropractic or massage treatment session. To try and help you understand that this may not be a negative thing, we explore the reasons below. The Body’s Defence…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, March 2023 What is Active Release Technique (ART)? Active Release Therapy (ART) or Technique is a manual therapy approach used to treat soft tissue injuries and dysfunction. It was developed by Dr. Michael Leahy, a chiropractor, in the mid 1980s. ART uses a combination of movement and pressure to…
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By Andrew Siyabalawatte and Sumaiya Farheen, Jan 2023. Massage during pregnancy is often frowned upon. It not safe some say, however, following the first trimester and if utilised appropriately, massage can make pregnancy a lot easier to manage. Read on to find out how. A Natural Stress Reliever Cortisol is a hormone that is normally…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, March 2023. The facet joints of the neck and the lower back are common areas of pain. This is due to the position and the function of these joints. Pain often originates from the facet joints due to excessive load over a period of time. What are the Facet…
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By Sumaiya Farheen and Andrew Siyabalawatte, Feb 2023. What triggers sciatica flare ups? Sciatica flare ups are typically due to sudden lifestyle changes, for example changing from a standing job to a sitting environment. Sitting or standing in one position for too long and poor stress management. Though arguably, the most significant trigger is the…
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By Sumaiya Farheen, Jan 2023. We have already established the physical benefits of a massage. It alleviates stress, provides relief from pain and aches, and helps in better muscle and joint functioning. Different types of massages like deep postural, Aromatherapy, sports tissue and deep tissue, have known to improve blood and lymph circulation which increases…
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By Andrew Siyabalawatte, Oct 2022 Gradual, accumulative, and never spontaneous, arthritis resembles the immune system’s protective role against infection and disease. It serves as the body’s natural joint repair system, aiming to ‘replace’ what it perceives as lacking. How does it Begin? Arthritis, often not genetically predisposed, can result from prolonged pressure on joints. This…
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