by Lucy Dunleavy | 29/09/21 | Health, Posture
With the increasing use of smart phones and computer screens, forward head posture is fast becoming a common problem for many people who I see coming to my practice. It has a wide range of effects with far reaching consequences. Forward head posture : Causes As...
by Lucy Dunleavy | 31/08/15 | Health, Massage
This is often given the label of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but often has very little to do with the Carpal Tunnel in the wrist itself. Unfortunately people are often sent for surgery on the Carpal Tunnel, only to have their symptoms of numbness or tingling return as it...
by Lucy Dunleavy | 13/05/14 | Health, Massage
Muscles which are tightened with trigger points can sometimes squeeze on surrounding nerves or blood vessels. If a nerve is squeezed, it can result in a numbness or pins and needles sensation in the area which is served by that nerve. This is very common in the arms...
by Lucy Dunleavy | 21/11/12 | Massage
I have had many new clients recently with symptoms of pain or numbness in their arms and fingers which is affecting their ability to work, commonly diagnosed as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or Repetitive Strain Injury. This is usually due to overly tight pectoral muscles,...
by Lucy Dunleavy | 15/03/12 | Massage
This week I had a client who was at her wits end with with numb and tingling fingers. We established that she had to use a computer for work for many hours a day and also enjoyed playing tennis in her spare time. Although she was feeling the discomfort in her fingers,...
