What can osteopaths do to help you recover from injuries?
If you’ve ever suffered from an injury or accident, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. Fortunately, there are many natural therapies that can help you recover and get back to your normal activities, and osteopathy is one of them. At Top Notch, our osteopaths use a hands-on approach to treat the body […]
How can I tell if my shoulder pain is serious?
How can I tell if my shoulder pain is serious? Should I be worried about my shoulder pain? Shoulder pain is definitely not a nice thing to have and it is one of the most common complaints we see (alongside back and knee pain). Shoulder pain can happen due to many reasons such as: Injuries […]
How can osteopathy help with shoulder pain?
What can cause shoulder pain? Shoulder pain is a very common complaint we see every day. However, it is difficult to find out what is causing the issue because any pain felt in the shoulder will affect the joint as though the pain is coming from the joint. The main causes of shoulder pain can […]
Why bother with posture when working from home
If working from home is now a long-term situation for you and this is how your laptop sits on your desk – you may want to re-think your set-up. Using your laptop at the dining room table? This is where we all found ourselves over the past two years, and if you are still there, […]
What is visceral manipulation osteopathy?
Visceral osteopathy or visceral manipulation is a gentle form of treatment performed to help with any restriction or tension found within or around your internal organs. What can you treat with visceral manipulation? Breathing disorders Permanent cough Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable Bowel syndrome Constipation Posture Infections – peritonitis Hiatus hernia Unresolved jaw, neck, shoulder, back, […]
Why improve your thoracic rotation
Improve your thoracic rotation with this one key exercise. Tightness through this area of the back has been linked to pain in the neck, shoulder, and lower back, as well as, an increased effort in breathing (which can makes singing a lot more difficult too). When we breathe our ribs must open up and expand, […]
Thoracic spine extension with Foam Roller
Maintain and improve your upper back mobility and posture with a Foam roller and upper back extension exercise. Relieve tension and improve posture with a foam roller. Combat stiffness from hunching over desks. Expert help available if discomfort persists. We can help. Why Upper Back Mobility Matters for Posture and Pain Relief The thoracic spine […]
What is the difference between osteopathy and physiotherapy
I am unsure of who to go to – who do I see for my injury? Help! When you have an injury or ongoing concern it is very tricky to understand WHO and WHERE is the right place for you to see and it is really only through word of mouth from friends and family […]
Why do we fail with our goals?
Want to understand WHY we might fail our goals? Harsh fact… most people will FAIL with their goals in 2022….. The following post, from Sahil Bloom, should help you succeed…. it’s a great piece of writing. Goals are great. But, like everyone, I’ve set—and then failed with many goals over the last decade. So I’ve […]
Giving birth during Level 4
You. Are. In. Safe. Hands. Remember that the midwives and medical team are there for you and your baby. Sounds so obvious, right? But under stress, and these strange conditions, we often fear the unknown. It’s an especially important message this week, but I’ve spoken to a number of my clients who have experienced giving […]