Although some people think that osteopaths just treat backs, there are actually few joints that we don’t work on. The jaw is one of those areas that might seem particularly out of our remit. In fact, if your jaw is causing you problems, your osteopath is certainly qualified to assess it. Clicking Jaw Within the …
Osteopaths treat the body as a whole, and the shoulder and elbow are no exception. Problems with the shoulder, whether in the joint or the whole local area, can cause further problems like headaches. They can also affect the muscles of breathing and vice versa. Trapped Nerves Around the Shoulder Nerves that run down the …
Exercise is brilliant for you, but often leaves its mark with minor sports injuries. We can help you to rehabilitate existing injuries, and support you in preventing them in the first place. Upper Body Sports Injuries Shoulder Labrum Tear The main joint of the shoulder is a ball and socket, which has a lip of …
Rheumatic conditions cannot be cured by osteopathy, but they may respond well with regards to pain. Osteopathy and Rheumatic Conditions Osteopaths learn about these conditions during training, as we need to be able to identify when something is out of our remit. Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is different to osteoarthritis (more on that below). …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a collection of symptoms caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. Alongside the median nerve, other nerves and tendons run through this tunnel, which is located on the underside of the wrist. The symptoms of an irritated nerve can include: Pain, often sharp or shooting Numbness …
Sciatica is a collection of symptoms that occur when the sciatic nerve is irritated. The sciatic nerve is a thick nerve that runs down the back of the leg. It starts in the lower back, where a number of nerves leave the spinal cord and join to form the sciatic nerve. After running down the …
The joints of the pelvis may be those that undergo the most dramatic changes in pregnancy. They certainly do during labour. By the third trimester, most pregnancies will have caused some pain in the lower back or pelvic joints, but sometimes this is more severe. The Anatomy of the Pelvis The pelvis is made of …
Diastasis Recti is the separation of the abdominal muscles in pregnancy or obesity. The body needs these muscles to separate in pregnancy, but often their failure to come back together goes unnoticed. It is important to recognise that this is not the same as a muscle tear, and is not considered traumatic. The separation is …
Pregnancy can come with an array of uncomfortable symptoms. Most minor aches and pains will resolve at birth, but our aim is to make them manageable in the meantime. Lower Back Pain One of the most common complaints during pregnancy is lower back pain. From the beginning of the first trimester, hormones are already circulating …
If you’re suffering from osteoarthritis in your hip or knee, your osteopath can help. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the “wear and tear” form of arthritis. Sometimes we talk about “wear, tear, and repair” to reference the body’s ability to heal from arthritis to some extent. A diagnosis of OA does not mean you’re stuck getting worse …
