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A specific underlying back condition can be an important factor that influences preferences for mattress types and sleep positions. Sleep position suggestions for specific painful back conditions can be found here: https://www.spine-health.com/…/mattress es-and-sleep-positio…

There's no question that tension and stress can manifest itself in the body. Whether it's a headache or tight muscles, psychological factors can take a toll on our physical body. https://www.spine-health.com/…/how-reli eve-neck-pain-caused…

If you like to run but you're worried about whether it could trigger arthritis in your knees; a recent report claims that not only does running not cause knee osteoarthritis, it may even help prevent it. https://www.sports-health.com/…/running -may-prevent-not-cau…

To help you get the sleep you need, here is a simple guide for minimizing chronic pain at bedtime: https://www.spine-health.com/…/how-mini mize-chronic-pain-be…

Osteopaths can help with some types of headache. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.iosteopathy.org/what-we-treat/ headaches/

If you suffer from any of the following symptoms you may have Vitamin B12 or Folate deficiency. Whilst this is more common in people over 65 years old, it can occur in young people:
Extreme tiredness
A lack of energy
... Pins and needles (paraesthesia)
A sore and red tongue
Mouth ulcers
Muscle weakness
Disturbed vision
Psychological problems, which may include depression and confusion
Problems with memory, understanding and judgement
Contact your GP if you think you or a relative may be suffering from Vitamin B12 or Folate deficiency. More information is available here: https://www.nhs.uk/…/vitamin-b12-or-fol ate-deficiency-anae…/
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Depression is a known cause of long term back pain. Whilst feeling a little down occasionally is normal, the following symptoms may indicate that you are suffering from depression:
A predominant mood that is depressed, sad, blue, hopeless, low, or irritable, which may include periodic crying spells
Poor appetite or significant weight loss or increased appetite or weight gain
... Sleep problem of either too much (hypersomnia) or too little (hyposomnia) sleep
Feeling agitated (restless) or sluggish (low energy or fatigue)
Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
Decreased sex drive
Feeling of worthlessness and/or guilt
Problems with concentration or memory
Thoughts of death, suicide, or wishing to be dead
Contact your GP if you are concerned that you may be suffering from depression.
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Seasons greetings to you all. Peace and happiness for Christmas and the New Year.

People often think that bone is hard, white and solid. Instead, this picture shows it is definitely not solid, it is alive and fairly soft.
Amazingly, your bones are being remodelled all the time and most of the adult skeleton is replaced every 10 years! You definitely are not the person you used to be 😉

Osteopathy can really help with musculoskeletal aches and pains. It is sometimes seen as being a bit "alternative" and on the fringe.
Although not available on the NHS, Osteopathy is actually seen as a "complementary" therapy by the NHS. The Cleobury Mortimer medical centre frequently refer people to us.
We are busier than you probably think.......

Be careful out there, walk like a penguin!

Osteopathic treatment now available all weekday mornings and evenings! .
Treatment for aches and pains is now available from Cleobury Mortimer High Street:
Mon-Thurs: 7am to 9:30am and 4pm to 9pm.... Fri: 7am to 9:30am and 12:30pm to 9pm.
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It's Christmas party season. We all know that alcohol stays in our system for a long time and that it can influence you the next day. You might find this infographic from the Darlington police force helpful. Remember we all differ in our ability to remove alcohol from our system.

Mostly pain is caused locally by joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia and other soft tissues. However, less often, sometimes your internal organs can refer pain to other remote areas of your body. Have a look at this picture, if you are concerned then give me a call.

If you are concerned about cracking or crunching noises in your neck then this is worth a read.
Often, it is not a problem but the article advises when you should get it checked over. Give me a call on 07506 287191 if I can help.
https://www.spine-health.com/…/when-nec k-cracking-needs-med…

I often see patients who have woken with a cricked neck or low back pain, here is some good advice to help you avoid this.
https://www.feelbetterclinic.co.uk/…/ma ttress-pillow-preve…/

Chickenpox is in town. Check out this timely advice regarding the risk of using Nurofen/Ibuprofen to treat Chickenpox in children.
Also, another reminder not to treat under 16’s with aspirin.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/ treatment/

really rate James, doing a great job at keeping me upright!! Thanks James!

Started having problems with stiff hips, compounded by falling off my bike, James provided me with advice on exercises to assist and I'm back in action after only a couple of weeks.

I concur with Sheila Brown, James is extremely professional, polite friendly and caring.

I was suffering from bad lower back pain, and after a couple of appointments with James my back began to feel much better. James gave me exercises to do, and explained what my problem was. He also worked on other problems I was experiencing, and am now almost pain free. I return every few weeks for maintenance treatments.

James is extremely professional, polite, friendly and caring, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Cleobury Mortimer is lucky to have him.

really rate James, doing a great job at keeping me upright!! Thanks James!

Started having problems with stiff hips, compounded by falling off my bike, James provided me with advice on exercises to assist and I'm back in action after only a couple of weeks.

I concur with Sheila Brown, James is extremely professional, polite friendly and caring.

I was suffering from bad lower back pain, and after a couple of appointments with James my back began to feel much better. James gave me exercises to do, and explained what my problem was. He also worked on other problems I was experiencing, and am now almost pain free. I return every few weeks for maintenance treatments.

James is extremely professional, polite, friendly and caring, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Cleobury Mortimer is lucky to have him.