Spine and Dandy with Bearsden Osteopaths

Heat or Ice? What should you do for an ankle injury? Bracing or taping? These are all discussed by Leanne and Tom

Our new mini series where Tom and Leanne have quick chats about questions that they've been asked in clinic. This episode features Mattress and Pillow chat, plus what joint noises mean for your knees.

INTRODUCING Spinal Segments - A Spine and Dandy Mini-series where Tom and Leanne have decided to press record while they talk about questions their patients asked them during clinic!

Tom is joined by Rob Dicke, the head physiotherapist for local professional football side Partick Thistle FC. Rob tells us about his journey into physiotherapy, his experience in working in elite sport and in clinic, and answers your questions.

This week Tom invited Adam from Core Fitness next door in Bearsden to discuss strength training, particularly when and how you should start, the benefits of regularly working to stay strong.Core Fitness Bearsden:Website: https://www.corefitnessbearsden.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/corefitnessbearsden/PS: Tom forgot to charge his microphone - luckily Adam can be clearly heard!

Emma-Jo from West End Foot Clinic joins Tom for our first guest on the show! Emma Jo and Tom discuss everything feet, from biomechanics, barefoot shoes, bunions and brilliant foot care, as well as answering a couple of questions from instagram.(Also, apologies for the construction noise in the background at times!)

This week is Spinal Health Week and Tom is flying solo without Leanne today! Tom discusses spinal curves, spondies and discs in a quick episode to help you understand your spinal health better

This episode Leanne and Tom answer questions sent in by our listeners! They touch on active rest, whiplash, vertigo, best exercises, and if its ever too late to rehab an ankle!

Leanne and Tom talk about the adjunct therapies or "finger savers" that Osteopaths may use in clinic. They discuss Shockwave and Dry Needling/Medical Acupuncture and the clinical uses for each.