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). …
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 …
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 …
