Health and Exercise Blog by osteopath and sports injury rehab therapist.
Although most of our patients present with problems involving muscles, joints, or nerves, sometimes we can help with more visceral issues too. Muscles within the Digestive System Although we think of organs as totally separate to the musculoskeletal system, there is crossover. Intestines move food through the body using muscles (although they are slightly different …
The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles at the base of the pelvis: both men and women have these. These muscles are responsible for supporting the contents of the pelvis, and supporting bladder and bowel continence. Prenatal and Postpartum Care Although there is a lot of emphasis on strengthening the pelvic floor after giving …
Circulation is a bit of a vague term, but it is considered an area that osteopaths may be able to help with. This post will focus on two specific aspects of circulation. Post Injury Swelling The more simple of the two is post-injury swelling. This may appear alongside bruising for injuries such as ligament sprains. …
We all get muscle and joint aches and pains every now and then, but sometimes they need a helping hand to get rid of them. Little twinges can be hard to put your finger on, and sometimes they will resolve on their own in a few days or with a bit of exercise. First aid …
Cramps and muscle spasms are common annoyances, but for some people they are frequent or persistent, and require a bit of help to manage them. What is a Cramp? Muscle cramps are an involuntary contraction of part, or all of a muscle. Sometimes multiple muscles within a group are affected. From the outside, a cramp …
Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood chronic pain condition. It is associated with widespread aches and pains, poor sleep and cognitive function, fatigue, and muscular tenderness. Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Diagnosing the condition can be difficult, as there are no tests to identify it directly. Like IBS, this is a functional condition, as opposed to structural, which …
Arthritic pain can be caused by the most common form of arthritis: osteoarthritis. However it can also be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, or other less common forms. Different Types of Arthritis The most common cause of arthritic pain is osteoarthritis (OA). This is the form that people often simply refer to as “arthritis”. Unlike other …
The SIJ is the joint between the pelvis and the spine. Some people have dimples over the joints, but most people have a bit of a lumpy area over them, which can be alarming if you first find the lumps because you have pain! This is normal, although pain at that spot does not necessarily …
The best results from osteopathy come from a plan that involves self management outside the treatment room too. This doesn’t have to be laborious, your osteopath will work with you to devise a plan that works for you. Exercise for Self Management Exercise is consistently shown to be one of the best things you can …
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 …
