Rib Cage Closure with WeightsLinda CanningJanuary 8, 2020Rib cage closure is such an effective exercise that I teach in class, and to patients, which then normally leads onto ‘The Greyhound’ which I will post later.The key thing with this exercise is to leave your ribcage on the floor as you take your arms over your […]
Why choose an Osteopath?Linda CanningJanuary 2, 2020Why choose an Osteopath over any other therapist?Well, like any other manual therapist we can help you manage your pain. We use an array of techniques to make you feel better, to reduce your pain. We give you advice on how to manage your pain, how to heal and […]
Say NO to running injuries!To prevent running injuries not only do you need a good ‘listening’ foot, meaning a foot that is mobile but that also reacts to the ground force against it. You need the right amount of mobility in every joint. You also need elasticity in your tissues to create and transmit the […]
Have you heard of the calf pump?Have you heard of the calf pump?In college we were taught about the calf pump. It’s the contracting and relaxing of the calf muscles during walking which is needed to pump the venous blood back to the heart, as the fluids are working against gravity. The muscular contractions squeeze […]
Chronic Back PainLinda CanningNovember 28th, 2019Have You Been Told Nothing More Can Be Done?If you have chronic back pain, then this is a great video for you to watch. Here, Prof. Peter O’Sullivan talks about how widespread the problem is but also how badly it is managed.First off he gives some powerful statistics:Only 1% of […]
Time for a new Mattress?Harry HampsonOctober 5, 2019Are you sleeping as snug as a bug?Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night; that you don’t sleep as well as you used to; sleep better in a hotel bed; or are beginning to wake up stiff/sore for no apparent reason – it might be time […]
Linda Canning2 Oct – 6 min read Bearsden Osteopaths, North GlasgowLooking for an osteopath in Glasgow? We are just a 15 minute train journey from the centre of Glasgow, tucked away in a peaceful location in Bearsden. Although very close to Glasgow, we have patients that travel from all over to visit our osteopaths.”I booked a […]
Foot and Ankles ExercisesLinda CanningMay 28, 2019Here’s some exercises to improve your foot mobility, strength and proprioception. The picture above shows me wearing socks that help to prevent blisters when running, but also help to make you feel more ‘grounded’ while going about your day. The spikey squishy ball can be used to massage the sole […]
Four Reasons TO See an OsteopathHarry HampsonDecember 13, 2018 Following from my previous post about reasons not to see an osteopath (here), it is only fair that I write about four reasons to see an osteopath!Seen straight awayI have seen people that have experienced an episode of back pain that hadn’t been able to see their […]
Help! I have Back Pain!Harry HampsonJuly 17, 2018You are probably reading this post as you now have what 84% of the population have at some point in their life – lower back pain. This can be quite a rubbish and frustrating time – especially when it stops you doing what you want to do in […]
Knee Pain – Let’s Solve It!
Knee’d some help?Knee pain! Do you have achy knees? Do they feel stiff after you’ve sat down for a while? Or maybe every time you start to progress with your running, your knee flares up AGAIN? This can often go on for a long time with periods of feeling good, then out of nowhere your […]
Lower Back Spasm Advice and Relief
First Aid Advice for Lower Back SpasmLinda CanningOctober 1, 2019In this videa clip I teach Harry how to gently ease out a back spasm. Do these often, but be mindful about how they make you feel. What works for one person doesn’t work for another, so it’s important to recognise when to stop if it […]
Pain In The Neck?Linda CanningOctober 21, 2019 Have you got pain in the neck? We can help. There are so many reasons for your neck pain to arise and can come in many forms. We listen to your story as everything from your past is relevant, do a few tests and then we diagnose your […]
Foot Pain and How to Alleviate It
Blog post being updated. Check out this great video in the mean time.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy – It’s not just about Backs & BonesLinda CanningOctober 5, 2020Many of you may not have heard of an osteopath before, or it you have you might not be sure of what we do. That’s not so surprising as Osteopathy is not yet available on the NHS in Scotland, and there aren’t many of […]
The Mighty Foot
Blog currently being updatedBut in the mean time try these exercises
The Benefits of Massage
Benefits There are huge benefits to massage, whether you are training or not. At Bearsden Osteopaths we always do massage as part of our treatment. Types of Massage Different massage techniques are applied depending on what the body needs. I’m going to use the term ‘tissues’ a lot here because in massage we are working […]
