News from Angus Hellier Osteopathic Clinic

Diclophenac
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Diclophenac has now been withdrawn as a Non Steroidal Anti inflammatory (NSAID)pharmaceutical from general prescription. The reason for this that there is clear evidence to link this NSAlD to Coronary Atrery disease. This leaves the patient at a severe risk... Read More

Field of dreams festival
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The practice has sponsored a barrel of beer at the forth coming field of dreams festival. 27 28th August at Beckers green Braintree RUFC. Hope to see you all there to enjoy a late summer pint and the entertainment laid on! Read More

Saints and Scroungers
Tuesday, December 14, 2010

On the 3rd Jan 2011 I appeared on the BBC Saints and Scroungers programme as an expert witness to counter benefit fraud. As seen on TV...http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00xc644 BBC Saints and Scroungers expert witness. Read More

Prostate cancer
Monday, November 8, 2010

Apologies in advance as I join many in growing a moustache to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer. The best advice to anyone concerned about the prospect of prostate cancer is to talk with your GP. Essentially if you notice a change in your pattern of... Read More

The Great South Run!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010

On the 24th October in Portsmouth I ran the Great South run. I am raising money for a children's hospice who care for a friends' child. I am now recovered from the post race soreness so there is no need for sympathy on my part! To read more and... Read More

Plagiocephaly
Monday, November 30, 2009

Plagio ( Greek word for twisted) cephalic ( Greek word for Head) All parents want the very best for their children and if your baby has a flattened head the first thing to do is to get a diagnosis to ensure the issue can be dealt with... Read More

Why do my joints ache?
Thursday, October 22, 2009

There are a number of reasons why your joints ache: After long runs the overuse strain and impacts to the feet ankles, Knees , Hips and back create microtissue trauma and the body reacts to this through its natural healing response of inflammation. What... Read More

What is Glucoseamine(GA) Chondrotin Sulphate(CS)?
Thursday, October 22, 2009

These are the base units of a thing called a proteoglycan. A proteoglycan is a large water loving molecule that inhabits the synovial joints hyaline cartilage matrix and pretty much every connective tissue in the body. Why are they so important? Its... Read More