Oct 7, 2022 | Blog
Pain is complicated, and the way the brain interprets it is dependent on a vast number of different factors. Hormones are included in these factors, so it’s important for your osteopath to know your full medical history. Inversely, sometimes pain is the first...
Sep 7, 2022 | Blog
The word “chronic” is often misused to mean “intense”. Its real meaning is about duration, and the medical definition of chronic pain is pain that lasts more than 3-6 months. The reason this milestone is significant is that it is longer than...
Aug 7, 2022 | Blog
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is an issue that causes pain and other symptoms in the shoulder and arm. It occurs when there is compression of blood vessels, nerves, or both. The compression happens at the thoracic outlet, which is a small space near where the collar...
Jul 7, 2022 | Blog
Colic is not a specific condition or a diagnosis. Rather, it is a collection of symptoms (primarily persistent crying) that could be indicative of a number of other things. Symptoms of Colic The NHS definition of colic is crying for: more than 3 hours a day over 3 or...
Jun 7, 2022 | Blog
The pelvic floor is not something that should only concern women in pregnancy and post partum. Everyone has a pelvic floor, and its role extends beyond bladder and bowel function. Pelvic floor dysfunction can have a link to lower back pain. What is the Pelvic Floor?...
Apr 12, 2022 | Blog
Osgood Schlatter Disease (OSD) is a condition of the knee that affects adolescents. It usually presents earlier in girls than boys, starting somewhere between the ages of 9 and 14. The condition is considered common, affecting around 10% of adolescents, and around 20%...
Mar 7, 2022 | Blog
SPD stands for Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction. The pubic symphysis is the big joint at the front of the pelvis. Normally, the pelvis is very stable, but during pregnancy, hormones act on its ligaments to allow more movement. This is important for helping the baby down...
Jan 18, 2022 | Blog
Some babies are born with tongue tie or lip tie. It can be subtle or clear from birth. Everyone has a thin piece of tissue called a frenulum that connects the underside of the tongue to the base of the mouth. If this is too short, too broad, or too tight, tongue...
Nov 23, 2021 | Blog
The jaw joint’s technical name is the TMJ (temporomandibular joint). Like other joints, it is within your osteopath’s remit. Anatomy and Dysfunction of the TMJ The TMJ is an often forgotten joint, but when it becomes dysfunctional it can have a huge impact...
Nov 15, 2021 | Blog
Pregnancy is a short period of time in which a lot changes. Hormones begin to alter the physiology of the whole body from the first trimester, relaxing ligaments and encouraging fluid retention. Organs move and the posture changes as the bump grows, and aches and...
