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Why good sleep is essential for reducing chronic pain Pain is a complex experience that affects both the body and the mind. When pain lasts longer than three months, it is considered chronic and is influenced not only by tissue health, but also by emotional wellbeing, stress levels, social factors and the nervous system. When people seek help for ongoing pain, they are often advised to try medication, stretching, massage, or heat. One crucial factor, however, is often overloo

What is inflammation? Inflammation is not inherently bad. Without it, our bodies would not be able to heal after injury. Inflammation helps protect and repair tissue by bringing more blood and oxygen to injured areas of the body. Problems arise when inflammation becomes chronic and low-grade , lingering long after it is needed. This type of inflammation is often associated with ongoing pain, fatigue and slower recovery. Common Ways People Try To Reduce Inflammation Anti-infla

Osteopathy is built on the principle that the body functions as a single, connected unit. Your osteopath doesn’t just look at the site of pain but considers how other areas of your body, posture, movement habits, or lifestyle may be contributing. This holistic approach is essential for effective treatment. Once a thorough history has been taken, your osteopath will perform a physical examination. This examination identifies the tissues causing your pain and assesses how your

What Causes Mechanical Low Back Pain? Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit an osteopath. When it isn't linked to a serious underlying disease or nerve compression, it's often called mechanical low back pain , meaning the pain arises from the way muscles, joint, discs and ligaments of the spine move and interact, and this accounts for 90-95% of all cases of low back pain. What Does Mechanical Mean? This refers to pain that is associated with movement, p

Overview of techniques that may be used during an osteopathic consult

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