The Spine Health Centre

16/08/2024

https://darcyosteopath.webflow.io/osteopath-treatment/sports-injury-clinic

Hello all. Please see latest post on link to our Sports Injury Clinic that Darcy runs. He has many years experience in treating a wide range of sports related injuries, including yoga related injuries. He is a member of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine. Why not book in to see us for a rational diagnosis of your problem, which is the first step to effective treatment and management. We have direct access for MRI, CT and US.
With all good wishes
from the Spine Health Centre.

12/06/2024

https://darcyosteopath.webflow.io/osteopath-treatment/do-you-have-ongoing-pain-and-stiffness-in-your-neck-or-back-which-is-worse-in-the-morning

If you are suffering from ongoing back pain, then you could well have a disc irritation / bulge. We at the Spine Health Centre have many years of experience in managing these conditions effectively.
Please see link above for more details.
All good wishes from The Spine Health Centre team.

12/02/2024

Hello all.
See this article, last week in The Guardian Supplement on managing back pain. 20 (important) tips to help you with your back
problem. Written with the advice from many osteopaths.
The take home is that in physical medicine we call back pain which has no cause (from a serious disease) - Simple Back Pain. However even although most back problems are of a simple mechanical
origin, do not let the problem set in - consult an osteopath or other physical therapist within a week or so, if your problem is not settling down.
With all good wishes from Darcy and the team.
The Spine health Centre.

Back injuries are extremely common, yet often misunderstood. Here are the simple steps you can take to avoid discomfort, from exercising your core to getting a good night’s sleep

19/01/2024

Hello all.

I saw this quote the other day; no mention of source - but thought that it is an exceedingly good piece of advice. Can be applied to most parts of our lives.

07/01/2024

Hello everyone - Happy New Year to you.
I thought I would post this Google Review of me, below, from the other day - there is nothing like "waving your own flag" !!!
All good wishes. Darcy, from the Spine Health Centre.

★★★★★ "Darcy is phenomenal. After 2-3 months of upper back pain (golf related injury), I had seen several specialists to help my cause to no avail. I walked(hobbled) into Darcy’s health centre, after a very thorough assessment he was able to treat me and the next morning I could walk aga...

23/11/2023

https://www.spinehealthcentre.co.uk/news/therapeutic-taping-a-game-changer-for-ankle-and-knee-ligament-injuries
Hello everyone. Please see latest Blog on therapeutic taping for ankle and knee injuries. It is important to get a good diagnosis and effective support for your problem joint, in order to heal the injury in a timely manner.

With a correct diagnosis of ligament injury, traditional taping using zinc oxide tape to reduce movement of the ligament is an effective way to speed up recovery from a joint strain - whether or not it is sports related or from general living. Note that there is no good evidence that Kinesio-taping....

14/08/2023

https://www.spinehealthcentre.co.uk/news/adjustable-office-desks-are-they-good-for-you

Hello everyone. Please see our latest BLOG on the use of adjustable desks for your workplace. They can be very helpful and have health benefits; however, you need to be sensible if you have a bad back.

the concept of an adjustable office desk has gained considerable attention, offering employees the flexibility to switch between standing and sitting positions throughout the day.

10/08/2023

Hello Everyone I hope this post helps you to understand the best sleeping position for your neck, especially if it is irritated and painful. You need to have a mattress that absorbs your shoulders/upper body when side-lying, which then allows the neck to be parallel with the mattress, as well as usi...

28/07/2023

In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, managing blood pressure remains a crucial aspect of overall well-being. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions worldwide and is linked to various cardiovascular problems.

28/07/2023

https://www.spinehealthcentre.co.uk/news/the-power-of-isometric-exercise-a-natural-solution-for-lowering-blood-pressure

Hello everyone, please see my latest Blog on use of yoga and pilates (isometric exercises) to seriously help reduce blood pressure compared to other traditional forms such as aerobic (running) or resisted exercise (gym work). This Blog is in the context of reducing blood pressure.

In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, managing blood pressure remains a crucial aspect of overall well-being. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions worldwide and is linked to various cardiovascular problems.

19/07/2023

Hello everyone - Self-help for back and neck tension. See picture above, of a very clever device called a Back Knobber (this is version 2). It has been about for quite a few years now but it still is an excellent way of self-massaging and "digging in" to those knotty tight muscles that you cannot re...