Excellent Microbiome Talk
An excellent video by William Davis, MD.
Articles
Should I stretch it?
Some arguments against traditional stretching, and what you can do instead.
Does it cause a problem if I keep popping my joints?
Yes and no. Here’s a deeper dive into this question.
Discovering Osteopathy with Barrie Savory
Barrie Savory’s new website ‘Discovering Osteopathy’.
The debate about masks
How to think about mask wearing, for yourself and others.
How to assess the result of your lateral flow test?
How to interpret a lateral flow test result.
One-sided Core Weakness?
How to use a side-lying situp to diagnose and correct side-to-side core weaknesses.
How does acupuncture work?
I’ve used acupuncture for many years as a powerful way to reset tight and ‘over-revving’ spinal muscles.
Low Back Exercise – 2
How to use a band or cord to do a light deadlift/hinge movement.
Increasing use of lateral flow tests?
Some thoughts on the increased use of lateral flow testing to improve Covid-19 detection in the community.
Should I wear a back support?
In some types of spinal problem the entire muscle group of the low back goes into a kind of protective and panicky spasm
Have I got loose ligaments?
Anxiety – and even panic attacks – seems to be up to 7 times more common in hypermobile people than in the general population.
Ventilation and Covid-19
The importance of ventilation for aerosol dispersal.
The government acts!
A UK policy on vitamin D supplementation may now happen.
Test Accuracy 101
Do you find it difficult to understand and recall all the terminology regarding test accuracy? You know, the stuff you vaguely remember covering in a Research Methods class at undergraduate level?
Lumbo-sacral Lesions
My thoughts on lumbo-sacral dysfunction and my approach to the treatment of this area.
Can I wear high heels?
There are some issues worth bearing in mind for those of you with a spinal problem who want to wear heels.
Sitting!
It’s possible to sit properly in two different ways. Active versus passive sitting.
Coronavirus – useful tips
How you can help your immune system perhaps cope better with the virus if you catch it.
Beds and mattresses
The joints, discs, ligaments, muscles and nerves of the human spine don’t like being still for too long. And we spend up to a third of our lives on a mattress!
Trendelenburg test – spinal uses?
I use the standing one-legged balance test a lot, finding it helps a great deal in the interpretation and prediction of lumbar spine dysfunction. This short article gives a summary of the issues.
Pillow Talk
How to choose and use a pillow to get a good night’s sleep.
Disc Injury – a guide
A helpful guide for disc injury sufferers.
Breathing Exercise
Sub-optimal breathing can contribute to and even cause a variety of health problems. Better breathing can be regained quickly, even in long-term cases.
What is referred pain?
An osteopathic view of referred pain and some of its implications.