Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become less dense and more fragile. We cannot cure osteoporosis, but we need to know if you have it as it might alter the treatments that are appropriate and safe for you.

Joint Replacements and Osteopathy

When you visit your osteopath for help with an arthritic joint, you probably want to avoid joint replacement surgery.

Osteopathy, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Hip, Knee, Pelvis, AnkleFreya Baskeyfield25 September 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicankle, arthritic, arthritis, exercise, hip, joint, knee, pain, prehabilitation, rehabilitation, replacement, surgery

Scoliosis

Being told you have a scoliosis is a horrible thought for some, but the truth is most of us have some degree of asymmetry. It’s also possible to have a scoliosis in certain positions only- this is called a “functional scoliosis”.

Trigger Points

Sometimes you might find a “knot” in a muscle, which feels better when you massage it. Other times, pressing into the knot causes a strange pain somewhere else. This might be a trigger point.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Arm, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Forearm, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, Upper Leg, Wrist, Lower LegFreya Baskeyfield21 April 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicexercise, fibromyalgia, knot, massage, pain, referred pain

Piriformis Syndrome

Although all cases of sciatica are caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, not all cases come from the back. The piriformis muscle is a small muscle that sits deep in the buttock.

Osteopathy, Hip, Upper Leg, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, BackFreya Baskeyfield7 April 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicback, buttock, exercise, hip, muscular, nerve, pain, pelvis, pins and needles, piriformis, pregnancy, relax, sciatica

Sacroiliac Joints (SIJs)

The Sacroiliac Joints (SIJs) are large, bumpy joints at the back of the pelvis. They join the pelvis to the spine, and there is one on either side.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal tunnel is a small space in the underside of the wrist. When the contents of the tunnel becomes squashed and a nerve is irritated, you have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Minor Sports Injuries

Some sports injuries need a little bit of help to recover, and others can be prevented before they even start.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Arm, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Forearm, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Lower Leg, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, Upper Leg, WristFreya Baskeyfield10 February 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicdislocation, exercise, inflammation, injuries, joint, knee cap, ligaments, massage, physiotherapy, quadriceps, rehabilitation, rotator cuff, shoulder, sports, sprain, strengthening, swelling

Aches and Pains

Sometimes we all experience vague aches and pains, and often we can just wait them out. But other times they can be more persistent, and instead of getting better, they get worse.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Arm, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Forearm, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Lower Leg, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, Upper Leg, WristFreya Baskeyfield27 January 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicarthritis, chronic pain, exercise, headache, massage, neck, pain, physiotherapy, posture, rehabilitation, relax, strengthening

Neuralgia

Neuralgia is nerve pain, which may come from a “trapped nerve” like sciatica. Other times, it may be caused by an illness.

Osteopathy, Head & Neck, Arm, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand, Hip, Foot, Lower Back, Pelvis, Jaw, Back, Ribs & Thorax, Chest, Shoulder, Lower Leg, Upper LegFreya Baskeyfield13 January 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicchronic pain, diabetes, exercise, face, head, medication, nerve, neuralgia, pain, post herpetic, ribs, sciatica, shingles, thoracic spine, trapped nerve, trigeminal

Cervicogenic Headaches

Headaches can be notoriously difficult to pin down, but cervicogenic headaches have a few strong hallmarks.

Osteopathy, Shoulder, Head & Neck, JawFreya Baskeyfield16 December 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Cliniccervicogenic, chronic, exercise, headache, migraine, neck, pain, stress, tension

Long Covid

Management strategies for Long Covid are still emerging, but they appear to be multi-disciplinary (NICE guidelines Nov. 2021). Returning to activity after Covid can be a slow process. The combination of fatigue and breathlessness can be very limiting. Despite frustration, it’s important to take it slow.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, WristFreya Baskeyfield2 December 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicaches, breathing, breathlessness, coronavirus, covid-19, exercise, fatigue, lower back, muscles, pain, tiredness

Tension

Stress is almost synonymous with muscle tension, often around the shoulders and neck. We can’t solve your stress, but we can certainly look at your secondary symptoms.

Osteopathy, Back, Head & Neck, Jaw, Lower Back, Ribs & Thorax, ShoulderFreya Baskeyfield21 October 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicbreathing, cervigogenic, diaphragm, exercise, headache, jaw, massage, muscles, neck, relax, shoulders, stress

Shoulder and Elbow Problems

Osteopaths treat more than just backs! There are plenty of reasons you may have pain or stiffness in your shoulder or elbow.

Osteopathy, Arm, Shoulder, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand, Head & Neck, BackFreya Baskeyfield7 October 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicarthritis, elbow, epicondylitis, exercise, golfers elbow, movement, relax, rotator cuff, shoulder, strain, tennis elbow

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is commonly simply known as “arthritis”. We might think of it as “wear and tear”, but it’s also capable of “repair”. Despite popular belief, it’s not something you just have to tolerate.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Back, Elbow, Foot, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, WristFreya Baskeyfield23 September 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicageing, arthritis, bouchard node, cartilage, exercise, hands, heberden node, hip, knee, mobility, movement, osteoarthritis, osteophytes, pain relief, posture, spine

Lower Back Pain

One of the most common complaints patients see osteopaths for is lower back pain. There are a number of potential causes that are not serious or dangerous to you beyond the pain.

Osteopathy, Hip, Lower Back, Upper Leg, Pelvis, Ribs & ThoraxFreya Baskeyfield9 September 2020Flitwick Osteopathy Cliniccartilage, disc, exercise, facet, fracture, infection, joint, ligament, low back, muscles, osteoporosis, pain, scaroiliac, sprain, strain

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