THE Welwyn and Hatfield Practice, Hertfordshire…
Howard Gilbert has been at the Welwyn and Hatfield Practice for about a year now and adds his own sparkle, humour and unique sports experience to our team. Howard studied osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO), the oldest and largest osteopathic school in Europe and qualified with a Bachelor of Osteopathy (BOst) degree. He has experience […]
We are made of Stars
We are Literally Made from Stars by Gerald Grow ——————————————————————————– I was moved by an editorial about how the Hubble telescope is showing us the immensity of the universe. With our sun one among 50 billion stars in our galaxy, among more than 50 billion galaxies, it is easy to think of ourselves as lost […]
Acupuncture and Fertility the Welwyn & Hatfield Practice
Acupuncture proves fertile ground for a healthy conception – Can acupuncture really increase a woman’s chances of conceiving? Research has found that acupuncture treatment can have a positive effect on those trying for a baby and can actually aid the conception process. Over the past twenty years, fertility problems have increased dramatically. At least 25* […]
Seasonal Tips for Spring
Spring sunshine Sunshine is a welcome heaven sent tonic. Although we are sure the winter isn’t over yet. Some patients are already coming in to the Hatfield Practice talking about Busy Lizzie’s, Polyanthus. Strange little things called plugs ( not the electrical type ! ) and bulbs !! When gardening 1. When gardening, especially in early spring always […]
Does it work for you? Acupuncture for runners
Serious runners will leave no stone unturned in their quest for speed, and the latest trend is acupuncture to ease weary limbs, niggling injuries and post-race fatigue. According to the ancient theories of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is vital in clearing blockages and helping to balance the body’s yin and yang, as imbalances manifest themselves […]
Scientists find acupuncture can help to relieve chronic back pain
Trials involving 638 back pain sufferers have suggested that acupuncture is successful in relieving discomfort, although how it works remains unclear.
Health and Saftey as a Whole
Health and Saftey the Welwyn and Hatfield Practice Over two million people in the UK suffer accidents at work every year, according to HSE statistics. A study by the labour force survey showed that this includes around 300,000 injuries which are serious enough to be reported, representing a rate of one serious work accident per […]
Latest guidelines for Low Back Pain
Government Body Recommends Acupuncture / Manual / complementary Therapies for Lower Back Pain? New draft guidelines on the treatment of chronic lower back pain from the The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommend the use of Manual therapies such as Osteopathy and physiotherapy in the treatment of chronic lower back pain. Chronic is […]
Osteopathy at the Welwyn and Hatfield Practice ,What the Medics Think !
Media Comments “Manipulation provides better short-term improvement in pain and activity levels than other treatment options, resulting in higher patient satisfaction” Royal College General Practitioners “Spinal manipulation, in the form osteopathy followed by a programme of exercise, provides significant relief of symptoms and improvements in general health” Medical Research Council “Spinal mobilisation is more effective […]
Welwyn and Hatfield Practitioners A – Z Therapies
Ever seen a treatment advertised and wondered what on earth it was all about? Don’t know your ayurveda from your zero balancing? Well here is your reference list for all things complementary. If you come across something we haven’t included here then please let us know and we’ll add it to the list. Enjoy! […]