HB OSTEOPATHY WEYMOUTH
  • Home
  • Treatments
    • What Is Osteopathy? >
      • What to Expect
    • Massage: Sports, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Reflexology and Thai Foot.
    • Paediatric Osteopathy
  • Contact me
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Policies

Arthritis - How we can help

7/10/2019

3 Comments

 
Arthritis is a common condition that is estimated to effect around 10 million people in the UK. Those living with the condition often experience pain and stiffness of the joints as well as difficulty performing normal daily activities. This in turn can cause low mood and a sense of isolation.
​

There is a  common perception that there is nothing that can be done for you once you have received a diagnosis of arthritis and that it is just something that you will need to put up with or that medication or surgery is the only way. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. There are lots of things that people with arthritis can do to help themselves to maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle and an osteopath can help you to develop an action plan that works for you.
Picture
Research shows that becoming more physically active is extremely beneficial for all of us, including those with arthritis. Strengthening the muscles in the front of the upper leg (the Quadriceps) has been proven to reduce the pain of knee arthritis in many people. Simple stretching exercises can help to improve the flexibility of joints. Doing exercises that help to keep the heart and lungs healthy can reduce the progression of the condition in many cases, and often improves things considerably. Simple relaxation exercises and techniques as well as Mindfulness or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can also help with pain and some of the psychological effects of arthritis. A healthy diet is very important and manual therapy and advice on pacing your activities can all be helpful. 
Picture

Osteopathic practice is a safe and effective form of manual therapy, dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of health problems including arthritis. Your osteopath can use gentle hands-on treatment as well as exercises and advice to help you to get back to doing the things that you want to do. ​

About me 

Picture
My name is Hannah Ramsay, I am an Osteopath based at The Osteopathy and Injury Management Centre, Abshot Country Club, Titchfield, (Hampshire). During consultations, I will take the time to understand you as a patient. Everyone presents with their own unique combination of symptoms, medical history and lifestyle. Understanding you helps me to make an accurate diagnosis of the causes of your pain or any lack of function that you may be experiencing rather than solely addressing the site of the condition. Together we will formulate a treatment plan to help you to get the best out of your body.
​
For any help, clarification or advice feel free to call me on 07908 415 376 or leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as I can. To book an appointment call 07908415376 or use the contact me form on my website. Don't forget to ask for Hannah!

Picture
Picture
3 Comments
Dr Khaleelullah link
29/7/2022 11:18:49 am

The blog was absolutely fantastic! Lots of excellent information that can be useful in one way or another. Keep updating the blog, waiting for more content. Good job, keep it up.

Reply
Basement Contractors Indiana link
27/1/2023 06:54:13 pm

Hi thanks for sharing thhis

Reply
Keith Driscoll link
18/2/2023 11:13:12 am

With over three decades of arthritis, which started with reactive arthritis, but has now morphed into others, I have learnt over the years that light exercise is important to staying healthy, mobile, and to keep pain at bay. These are my tips, they are not suitable for everyone, but they can help over the long term.

*Walking is a low-impact exercise that can help to improve joint mobility and flexibility, and it also strengthens the muscles in the legs and hips.
*Swimming or water aerobics. Exercising in water is an excellent option for people with osteoarthritis, as it provides a low-impact workout that is easy on the joints. Swimming and water aerobics can help to build strength and improve joint flexibility.
*Cycling is a low-impact exercise that can help to improve joint mobility, and it also strengthens the muscles in the legs and hips. This is the one I do the most.
*Yoga is a gentle form of exercise that can help to improve joint flexibility and reduce stress, which may help to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    My name is
    Hannah Ramsay,
    I graduated from the European School of Osteopathy with  an Integrated Masters Degree in Osteopathy with First Class Honours, and a Diploma in Sports Massage and have since gained further qualifications in Sports and Kinesiology Taping.
    I spent 4 years working at Stubbington Natural Health Clinic and supporting Fareham 1st  Team Hockey with their Injury Management.
    ​I now have my own Practice at Abshot Country Club and 

    Lynch Lane in Weymouth

    Archives

    November 2022
    July 2022
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    November 2020
    October 2020
    August 2020
    June 2020
    October 2019
    April 2018
    March 2018
    January 2018
    October 2017
    September 2017
    July 2017
    February 2017

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Home

Treatments

Book an Appointment

Testimonials

Blog

Copyright © 2015
  • Home
  • Treatments
    • What Is Osteopathy? >
      • What to Expect
    • Massage: Sports, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Reflexology and Thai Foot.
    • Paediatric Osteopathy
  • Contact me
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Policies