Cramps are a common, usually mild and brief ailment. For some people, they become too frequent or significant to ignore. If this sounds like you, your osteopath may be able to help. Who Suffers from Cramps? Athletes are one of the most affected groups. There seem to...
When we think about circulation, what comes to mind is often cold extremities and the circulation of blood. Although our veins and arteries are an important part of the circulatory system, there is more to it. The lymphatic system is a necessary element that can have...
Osteoarthritis (OA) can affect any cartilage-based joint. Two areas that commonly develop OA are the hip and knee. Hip Arthritis It is rare for the first sign of hip arthritis to be significant pain. Sometimes there may be an initial painful episode, but the body...
Osteopaths are qualified to help you recover from and prevent minor sports injuries. Throwing Sports The shoulder is a very mobile joint, which means the bones are not built to keep the joint stable. We rely on the soft tissues of muscles, ligaments, and the joint...
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the body. It can also cause sleep disturbance and difficulty concentrating (“brain fog” or “fibro-fog”). Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a condition of...
Joints affected by osteoarthritis can be painful. Unfortunately, adapting your movement to avoid the pain only serves to let the joint become more arthritic. Your osteopath can help with your arthritic pain. Osteoarthritis is the “wear and tear” arthritis...
Your osteopath is qualified to diagnose and treat your lower back pain- provided it is “non-specific”. Non-Specific Lower Back Pain This strange term refers to the cause of the pain rather than the symptoms. NSLBP is within your osteopath’s remit,...
Stress alone can be enough to cause tension in your upper back, neck, and shoulders. But modern-day stressors, such as a stressful job that keeps you stuck at a laptop, only add to it. The Nervous System’s Response to Stress The Sympathetic Nervous System is the...
Neck pain and back pain are the leading cause of lost workdays among musculoskeletal problems. Cricked Necks Waking up with a crick in your neck can be anything from a mild annoyance to a safety risk if it affects your driving. Although most episodes will clear...
Migraines can be debilitating, and account for a significant number of national sick days. There are medications available to help manage or reduce symptoms, but prevention is better than cure. Symptoms of Migraines Although they may be misunderstood as “just...
Osteopaths don’t just treat backs! We can also help with aches and pains in the elbow and shoulder. Elbow Pain Muscle Strains around the Elbow We recently posted about epicondylitis: tennis and golfer’s elbow. We can also help with more straight forward...
Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow are both forms of epicondylitis: inflammation in the elbow where the muscle meets bone. They often begin as a simple muscle strain, but without management they can become a lot more painful and debilitating. Epicondylitis vs Pulled...
Frozen Shoulder refers to a specific condition, not just general shoulder stiffness. The cause is often unknown, but the effect is stiffening of the shoulder capsule: the fibrous tissue that surrounds the joint. It’s an inflammatory condition, known officially...
One of the most common complaints we see in clinic is Sciatica. Symptoms appear anywhere along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, into the back of the thigh, and down into the foot. These symptoms are caused by irritation to the nerve, such as from...
In these unprecedented times, there comes a need for innovation and lateral thinking to continue to provide our patients with excellent care and service. Telehealth, while reasonably new in Osteopathy, aims to bridge a much-needed gap in health communication. In this...
