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Osteopathy for ChildrenPart 1 - by Natalie GladstoneA helping hand for mothers – before and after birthVery often pregnant mothers are told that muscular pains are part of pregnancy and will go away with birth. However Sneyd Park Osteopath, Natalie Gladstone, who specialises in pre-natal, paediatric and cranial osteopathy, says that help is at hand and it should not be ignored. If left untreated, it may increase the chances of a more difficult labour, which in turn, may increase the chances of having an unsettled baby.
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Are You going skiing this winter?Find out how to get yourself in top condition before you go and how to avoid the injuries when you're in resort Tim chapman, Osteopath, spent 4 years in the ski resort of Meribel, France treating any injury that can be caused in, on or because of the snow! Read his top tips on how to prevent injuries even occurring.
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Osteopathy during PregancyOsteopaths are regularly consulted for work or sports related back pain but more ladies are turning to osteopathic treatment to help them through their pregnancy.The name of the game in pregnancy is adaptation: adaptation to the increased weight, the altered gait and change in weight bearing. Over the course of a pregnancy, a woman’s body must be able to adapt to the gradual increase in her weight and shift in her centre of gravity, as well as make room for the baby as it grows.
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Due to new government guidelines patients could be getting osteopathy on the NHS.NICE (National Institute for Clinical evidence) has recommended that osteopathy
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What is Glucosamine Sulphate?Many people have heard of the supplement Glucosamine sulphate in helping ‘wear and tear’ arthritis but what is it and how does it work?Glucosamine sulphate is a naturally occurring substance found in joint cartilage.
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Does your back hurt at work?Do you suffer from RSI or tensionIf yes it could be the way you sit at your desk and the way your work station are set up!At Sneyd Park we offer a free service to come and assess your work station in your own office.With the majority of people sitting down in an office for a living it is essential to minimize the stress on the body. The human spine is not designed to sit for long period so............ |
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SPORTS NEWS - Part 1COMMON RUNNING INJURIESMany of us like to run, either to keep fit, lose weight or for the really keen, train for a marathon.Chris Aust, Osteopath at Sneyd Park, explains why sometimes we pick up injuries and gives tips on how minimise the impact on the body to keep running pain free.
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Nutrition NEWSTake zinc to fight a cold, say scientistsThe best way to shake off a cold is to take supplements of the trace metal zinc, scientists say today.While zinc is perhaps best known for protecting cars against rust, in minute quantities it has a host of important physiological functions
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