Bracing: when it is helpful and when it isn’t
A very common question we get asked at Grassroots Healthcare is “Do I need to wear a brace to help with my injury?” Well this is very...
Fractures - Let’s ‘break’ it down
Have you ever broken a bone? We hope you haven't, but it’s a common injury that happens to people every day! Any break in the structure...
Injury blog: Winging of the shoulder blades
Hey everyone! We hope you are keeping well. We’re carrying on with life as close to normal as possible, so here is your monthly reading...
The benefits of fasting
Hello everyone. Let’s have a chat about fasting. In the last few years, fasting has been gaining popularity across the world as a way of...
Osteoporosis: Myths and facts
It’s no secret that as we get older, concerns about health start to grow for many. Chronic disease statistics within the global...
Exercises for ageing bones
Are you in (or approaching) your latter years and are wondering what you can do to ensure your bones stay strong through the next period...
Injury blog: Dorsal scapular nerve entrapment
Has one of your shoulders been feeling a bit off lately? Is the neck and mid-back region around the shoulder blade feeling stiff and...
When might I need an x-ray?
Confused by all the different types of imaging out there? We get it. There appears to be an endless list of devices that can take a...
Osteopathy Myth-Buster
As osteopaths, part of our job is to promote osteopathy to the masses. We do a lot of this by word of mouth, and we rely on our patients...
Functions of the skin
Question…Which is the largest organ in the human body? A lot of people think the answer is the brain, lungs or liver when asked this...
