CRICK, CRACK, CACKLE

CRICK, CRACK, CACKLE

What could that be the sound of?

Autumn leaves crunching under your feet?

Your neighbour’s daughter practising her Witch’s laugh for halloween?

With the end of summer holidays and the start of a new school year, September is a busy time of year for the children. It is time to get back into a routine.

The summer holidays are in full swing and many of us are jetting off around the World to spend time with family and friends.  But before you can hit that beach, swimming pool, or historical city you cannot wait to see, there is that dreaded journey to get there.

With the Wimbledon Championships fast approaching many of us will have been inspired to play some tennis. The most common injury which can occur with playing tennis is Lateral epicondylitis commonly referred to as ‘tennis elbow’.

This month we want to raise awareness of Stroke including the signs and symptoms to look out for. Show support by wearing purple this month.  A Stroke occurs every 5 minutes in the UK. It can happen to anyone at any age and time. There are around 80,000 people a year who are admitted to hospital with a Stroke. There are approximately 1 million Stroke survivors in England.

May is National Walking Month…

So what are the benefits of walking, well it can:

• Improve cardiovascular fitness
• Strengthen bones
• Reduce excess body fat
• Boost muscle power and endurance
• Improve balance

Summer is just round the corner and may of us have started dreaming of getting fit for the beach or just being more confident in our skin.  So why not take up an easy sport…running.  How hard could it be?  Just dust off those trainers and get out into the fresh air. 

What is Bowel Cancer?

Bowel cancer affects the large bowel, which is made up of the colon and rectum. It develops from pre-cancerous growths, called polyps. However, not all polyps develop into cancer.

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that it is the fifth most common cancer in women. Approximately 7,000 new cases are diagnosed in the UK each year.

From 1 February to 28 February, it is Raynauds Awareness Month. 

That time of year is fast approaching with many of us having increased levels of stress in the weeks and days leading up to Christmas and the New Year. This could not be a better time to go and see your Osteopath. Why? Well here are a few good reasons:

As the New Year is upon us some of us have thought about getting fit. Many of us may have over indulged over the festive period with a lot of food and alcohol. Exercise is important for healthy joints and our well being. Below is a guide to kickstarting the New Year: