Neck pain is a common problem that can be caused by a variety of factors such as poor posture, stress, injury, or underlying medical...

Headaches are one of the most common ailments that people experience. It is estimated that approximately 50% of adults worldwide...

In our clinic, we see a wide variety of running-related injuries, from total beginners to experienced marathon runners. In this blog post...

Optimal mobility above and below the lower back is essential for a ‘safe’ golf swing that will not over-load the lower back. This...

Approximately 60 million people around the world play golf, sometimes into their 80s and 90s. This is great news, because the sport has...

Stretching Daily to Improve your Overall Health Sore, stiff and aching muscles? Stretching is essential for flexibility and muscle care....

If there is one thing we can all say we have shared over the last year is STRESS! I've seen a steady increase in Shoulder and Neck pain...

The Temporomandibular Joint (it’s a mouthful) or TMJ is frequently the cause of jaw pain. This joint is located in the skull and helps...

Are you familiar with videos that circulate social media showing someone ‘cracking” joints or the spine? But what makes that satisfying...

Can an Osteopath really lower my Handicap? YES!!! The golf swing is a highly complex movement pattern, which requires coordination of all...

Do your shoulders, neck or back ever hurt after a day in the office? People in the UK took 30 million + days off work last year because...

Here at Health First Osteopathy we are proud to be working along side football clubs here in Wales with Llanelli Town and Swansea...

What is the enigma that is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder also known as 'Adhesive Capsulitis' is a spontaneous condition of the...

A common occurrence in the clinic is people coming in with knee or back pain and saying "my GP told me I shouldn't squat" or "I can't...

Get your kids ready to go back to school with some helpful tips on how to protect them from back pain.

In clinic I have seen an increased number of new (and returning) parents with back pain, this is no coincidence as it is common for mums...

It's that time of year where (if we are lucky enough) we spend most of our time in flip flops or enjoy walking on the beach. But...

As an Osteopath I treat people with training injuries on a daily basis. I have a background in sports & exercise. I have treated...

Superstars such as Michael Phelps, Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin and Jennifer Anniston have all been pictured sporting suction marks from...

A disk bulge or herniated disc occurs when some of the soft jelly in the centre of the disc slips out past the tough exterior. Up to 80%...