What is Osteoptahic Manipulation Treatment?

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, is a set of hands-on techniques used by osteopaths to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. OMT is sometimes called osteopathic manipulative therapy or osteopathic manipulation.Using  osteopathic manipulation,...

Osteopaths Vs Chiropractors

Many people ask what the difference is between an osteopath and a chiropractor. This article will hopefully help to explain. What does an Osteopath do? An osteopath focuses on the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and overall health. An osteopath will...

Osteopathy and Knee Pain

The knee is one of the most complicated significant joints present in the body, consisting of many structures including cartilage, muscles, bursas, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Any traumatic event and tear over time may cause knee injury, and that requires...

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a treatment form that provides an effective physical manipulation of the body’s muscles and bones to resolve a number of pain and posture issues.  Several studies have shown that osteopathy is an effective approach to reduce pain, improve...
Osteopathy for Manual Workers

Osteopathy for Manual Workers

Manual workers need maintenance and it is easy to neglect one’s body. Without one’s body there is no work. As an osteopath I use my body every day. It is easy to forget to take care and this morning after a long week I woke with shoulder pain and neck...
Spinning on a Saturday night

Spinning on a Saturday night

For many people the sensation of spinning is a debilitating condition and not associated with a good night out or a cycle exercise class or as with many teenagers this week Fright night at Thorpe park or sparklers! It is caused by problems in vestibular (balance)...
Autumn Days and Doggie Danger

Autumn Days and Doggie Danger

DOG WALKERS NEED REGULAR OSTEOPATHIC CHECKS to continue to be able to walk their dog safely and enjoy these autumn days. This week I have seen three serious dog walking injuries. One squirrel excitement can equal one serious very nasty long-term injury. If you are in...
How osteopathy can help you

How osteopathy can help you

No time for the Gym Mrs Osteopath – Tone at Home! As an osteopath based in Oxford I spend a large amount of my time encouraging and aiding patients to improve their abdominal strength. Good core strength is fundamental to good back health. Reduced tone in the front...
I’ve slipped a disc… in my jaw!

I’ve slipped a disc… in my jaw!

It’s not just backs that can have a slipped disc Often when taking a case history with a patient suffering headache or neck pain I find they have a clicky jaw. It’s not just backs that can have a slipped disc. The jaw joint is called the temporamandibular joint and is...
Kinesiotaping now available!

Kinesiotaping now available!

Seen or heard of taping at the Olympics? Alison has now completed her first taping course is very excited about its possibilities in sports injuries, disc and postural problems. When applied properly, ROCKTAPE lifts the skin away from the muscle, which promotes blood...
Are you wearing the right bra?

Are you wearing the right bra?

Today I tackle bras! Over the years, you’ve gained weight, lost weight, perhaps had a baby, and begrudgingly endured the effects of gravity. Your body has changed since your teens and early 20s, but has your bra? Every clinic day I see patients in underwear and every...
Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain

Did you know that we at Oxspines Osteopathy specialise in chronic pain? Life can be so very hard if you live with chronic pain. We have a unique multidisciplinary approach to making life bearable and joyous again. Please do share this with your friends. we don’t just...
Osteopathy for Headaches

Osteopathy for Headaches

My hands get to the root cause of the headache. Dont let your headache rule your life. Share with any friends who have migraines and jaw or neck issues. They will be so pleased! Life is too short to suffer.

No more Snoring

Snoring is a very common problem, affecting almost 50% of men and 30% percent of women. It can lead to poor sleep or sleep deprivation, which can heighten your stress response and affect your mental alertness. It also can affect relationships. But what causes snoring?...