by Dr Lisa Brennan | Nov 7, 2016 | Lifestyle
With the festive season almost upon us, it is time to consider not only how our poor waist lines and livers are holding up, but also our lower backs and feet. The latter two seem to be the forgotten heroes of the season, putting up with the many hours of high heel... by Dr Lisa Brennan | Jul 16, 2013 | Lifestyle
If yes, this is NOT normal! You should be waking up each morning feeling rested and relaxed. If this is not the case, chances are that either your mattress and/or your pillow is past its use by date. The body is really self-explanatory – we just need to listen to it.... by Dr Lisa Brennan | Aug 20, 2012 | Osteopathy
A hamstring stretch is a really good stretch for anyone suffering from lower back, hip and leg complaints. The hamstring attaches to the base of your pelvis and travels to behind your knee. It can release tension in your lower back and be useful for disc... by Dr Lisa Brennan | Aug 20, 2012 | Osteopathy
The QL muscle is such a important muscle in supporting your spine. It lies laterally to your spine on either side and provides support when you are sitting. Often people who sit off to a side, or slouch have tight QL muscles so you’d benefit from this... by Dr Lisa Brennan | Aug 20, 2012 | Osteopathy
Your gluteals, or bum muscles, are such strong muscles and do a lot of the heavy lifting for the body. They are sprint muscles so they should generally be fairly passive with good posture. Sadly, most of us don’t have good posture so your glutes often become...