Lucy AdieNov 30, 20162 minMid-Week MOT: Let there be light.....This week, we will discuss an illness that blights some people particularly at this time of year... Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. S...
Lucy AdieNov 23, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: Old dog....New tricks?The changes that occur to the body during the ageing process don't have to stop you functioning fully. There are some basic steps you can...
Lucy AdieNov 16, 20163 minMid Week MOT: Pain in the neck - WhiplashThe neck is the most mobile section of the spine, enabling good vision in an almost 180 degree field. As such, it is supported by many li...
Lucy Adie, OsteopathNov 14, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: That Irritable Bowel.....Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition of the digestive system which commonly effects twice as many women as men. 20% of ...
Lucy AdieNov 2, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: Multiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disorder affecting the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). There are approximately 1...
Lucy AdieOct 25, 20164 minMid-Week MOT: Knee Series......Part TwoLast week we looked at the anatomy of the knee and acute conditions that can cause knee pain. This week we will delve into more chronic d...
Lucy AdieOct 19, 20164 minMid-Week MOT: Knee Series.......Part OneThe knee is the strongest and largest joint in the body. Together, the knees support almost your whole body weight, which is magnified m...
Lucy AdieOct 12, 20164 minMid-Week MOT - Statins: The great debate..The purpose of the article this week is not to sway you for or against the use of statins, but to present the facts and figures so that y...
Lucy AdieOct 5, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: ITB Support - The Iliotibial Band.Much has been written about this pesky but important band of tissue running down the outside of your thigh from your hip to your knee. So...
Lucy AdieSep 28, 20162 minMid-Week MOT: Walk this way!We plod about, heads down, going about our daily business and busy lives, not always aware of our surroundings. Going out for a walk can ...
Lucy AdieSep 21, 20162 minMid-Week MOT: Joint Hypermobility - Bend it like Beckham....At school we called it being double jointed! Not sure where that term came from but if you could bend your thumb in an odd position, that...
Lucy AdieSep 14, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: Asthma - Take my breath away.......The number of Asthma diagnoses are on the increase. The UK has about 5.4 million adult and child sufferers. According to figures from Ast...
Lucy AdieSep 7, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: Shouldering the blame - Part Two.Following on from last weeks shoulder article talking about rotator cuff dysfunction and acromioclavicular joint injury, this week will d...
Lucy AdieAug 31, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: Shouldering the blame - Part OneShoulder pain...........there are many causes, from tendonitis to dislocation. I will cover as many as I can over the next couple of wee...
Lucy AdieAug 24, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: ArthritisAlmost everybody will be affected by some form of arthritis during their lifetime. We are quick to attribute any aches and pains over a ...
Lucy AdieAug 17, 20164 minMid-Week MOT: Sweets for my sweet - Diabetes.The scourge of the 21st century, diabetes is fast becoming an epidemic and its effects put a massive strain on NHS resources. According t...
Lucy AdieAug 10, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: OsteoporosisDem bones dem bones dem.....dry bones!!! Our bones are the mechanical framework that holds us together, they provide attachment points fo...
Lucy AdieAug 3, 20162 minMid-Week MOT: STRESS!!!!!Stress..........Arguably the most overused buzzword of the 21st Century. Are we more stressed than 20 years ago or are we just more self-...
Lucy Adie, High WycombeJul 27, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: Lets talk about Osteopathy!Does your back hurt when you do simple daily tasks? Does it take a little while for your body to get going in the mornings? But wait a ...
Lucy Adie, High WycombeJul 20, 20163 minMid-Week MOT: Part Two - Lower Leg/Foot Pain.Last week we spoke about the importance of wearing appropriate activity specific footwear and looking after your feet. We spend a lot of ...