Shoulder Problems

The shoulder is a ball and socket joint with a large range of movement. Such a mobile joint tends to be more susceptible to injury. Shoulder pain can stem from one or more of the following causes: Strains from overexertion Tendonitis from overuse Shoulder joint instability Dislocation Rotator cuff disorders Frozen shoulder Pinched nerves (also […]

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How acupuncture could help rid frozen shoulder

Frozen Shoulder | Denise Callaghan Osteopathy and Acupuncture in Bromley and Orpington

Frozen shoulder – otherwise known as adhesive capsulitis – has been ranked as one of the worst pains to endure, according to the NHS*. The painful debilitating condition makes your shoulder stiff and can cause a constant dull or achy pain in the area. In many cases, frozen shoulder means it is virtually impossible to […]

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Take the pain out of neck and shoulder strain

Niggles in the neck and sore shoulders are both very common and are often down to injury, stress, tension, poor posture, sleeping position – or any combination of the above. The good news is that most symptoms can be alleviated via osteopathy and/or acupuncture.

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Other Conditions

  FOOT AND ANKLE PAIN Pain can occur in the foot and ankles for a number of reasons. The foot and ankle is made up of a number of small bones interconnected by ligaments, muscles and fascia all working together to give the strength, stability and flexibility the foot and ankle needs to function properly. […]

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The next global health epidemic is here – it’s called tech neck!

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It’s fair to say that we’re a nation addicted to our smartphones. And there are harrowing statistics to back this up. A report* released in November last year revealed that the average person spends around 76,500 hours over the course of their lifetime looking at their smartphone. This equates to approximately 9 years of your […]

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Back pain, backpacks and back to school

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After much debate and discourse, the schools are finally back.  It’s all very different of course – with bubbles, one-way systems, distancing, masks and sanitiser.  Many schools are advising that pupils make less use of their lockers – taking books and equipment home each night in case they need to isolate, or a local lockdown […]

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The Perils of sitting at a desk all day!

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On sunny summer days our thoughts naturally turn to the great outdoors. Computer slaves – such as office workers, bank tellers or customer service advisers – who are lucky enough to be near a window (with a view other than concrete or a motorway flyover) gaze wistfully out at carefree children playing ball or adults […]

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