Sciatica (also known as lumbar radiculopathy) is a syndrome involving nerve root impingement and or inflammation that causes pain, numbness or tingling in the areas that are supplied by the affected nerve root. Nerves exit the spine via nerve roots in between the vertebrae. A group of nerves in the lower back merge to form […]

Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ear or head that does not arise from the external environment, from within the body (e.g., vascular sounds), or from auditory hallucinations related to mental illness.   It is very common and is reported in all age groups, even young children. About 30% of people will experience tinnitus […]

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) came to York last week to interview York Clinic Director Hugh MacPherson about the benefits of acupuncture for depression. They came to York because a research team at the University of York, led by Hugh MacPherson, conducted a clinical trial for depression, where the benefits of acupuncture or counselling were compared […]

Therapeutic massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health, reduce stress, and relieve muscle tension.  Pregnancy, with the extra stress and strain it brings both physically and emotionally can be a good time to experience the benefits of this therapy. Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of […]

Uncomfortable symptoms experienced by many women during the menopause can be effectively managed with herbal medicines prescribed by medical herbalists.  A recent study shows that herbal treatment led to significant improvements for many women. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210803319300326?via%3Dihub The menopause affects women in different ways and there is a wide range of symptoms of varying intensity. The study […]

Roberta King writes: “Self-care is something I’ve come to value enormously over the last few years and it’s something I’m a huge advocate of. As a private counsellor and mental health practitioner working in GP surgeries I meet a lot of people who are struggling with their mental health and the general stresses and strains […]

Hay fever is a common allergic reaction which occurs at this time of the year. Also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, it shares symptoms with perennial (year round) allergic rhinitis, but occurs as a reaction to pollen from grass, trees and weeds during the early spring and summer months. The well know symptoms of itchy […]

Recently, the U.S. government’s Centre for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a call for public comment related to the government’s exploration of inclusion of acupuncture and licensed acupuncturists in federal payment schemes.  The Society for Acupuncture Research* have responded by publishing a report “Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: Recommendations to Medicare/Medicaid” https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/acm.2019.29067.jjm The […]

Spring has sprung and a new McTimoney Chiropractor has joined the team with a spring in her step! Anna from Serenity Chiropractic uses the McTimoney method to adjust the bones of your body to improve skeletal alignment. In doing so, it helps your nervous system work more efficiently, relieves pain and discomfort and increases mobility. […]