by Vanessa Fisher | Jan 27, 2019 | Osteopathy Blog
Just above the heel of your foot is a thick band of tissue called the Achilles tendon. It is the largest tendon in the body and runs from your calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus muscles) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It is important because it helps you lift your...
by Vanessa Fisher | Jan 27, 2019 | Osteopathy Blog, Pregnancy
Osteopathy can be wonderfully effective in relieving pain and discomfort during pregnancy and in the recovery period. Perhaps the most common presentation of pain we see is symphysis pubis pain (pelvic pain), which is related to something called SPD.. What is...
by Vanessa Fisher | Jan 27, 2019 | Osteopathy Blog
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS, is a common problem that can cause pain, numbness, pins and needles, inflammation and weakness in the hands and wrists for those suffering with it. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs into the palm of the hand from the forearm,...
by Vanessa Fisher | Jan 27, 2019 | Osteopathy Blog
The Northern Beaches of Sydney are blessed with many golf courses and great year-round weather for playing on them. Participation levels and member numbers have declined slightly in recent years, but studies show it’s still one of the top sports. It can be a fantastic...
by Vanessa Fisher | Jan 26, 2019 | Osteopathy Blog
A large proportion of injuries presented to me in clinic are posture-related. In the past, most of these have been caused by the adoption of poor posture in the workplace – whether that work entails operating machinery or sitting at a desk. I’ve spoken previously...
by Vanessa Fisher | Jan 26, 2019 | Osteopathy Blog, Pregnancy
The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that support the pelvic viscera in both men and women. In simple terms, these are the bowel, bladder – and uterus (in women). The muscles attach from the tail bone at the back to the pubic bone at the front and...
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