Pain is a complicated thing, influenced by a number of internal and external factors. External factors include things like the context of an injury- you’ll likely be in more pain if an injury looks bad, or if you’re worried that it will have a larger impact on you. Internal factors can include your chemical makeup, including your hormones.
Read MoreThe TMJ stands for the Temporo Mandibular Joint. This is just the technical name for the jaw. The joint itself is just in front of the ear, so clicking can feel very loud to the person affected.
Read MoreThe pelvic floor is a sling of muscles at the base of the abdomen. Some people assume that only women have one, but we all do.
Read MoreRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory form of arthritis that mainly affects small joints, such as those in the hands, feet, and neck. Sometimes RA is mistaken for Osteoarthritis. RA can begin as early as your 20s.
Read MoreNew babies lead us to make a lot of changes, and the musculoskeletal system has to adapt too.
Read MoreWhen you visit your osteopath for help with an arthritic joint, you probably want to avoid joint replacement surgery.
Read MoreSometimes symptoms in the arm and hand are actually due to a problem in the shoulder or chest. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is an example of this.
Read MoreThere is a condition related to Rheumatoid Arthritis that causes lower back pain and stiffness. It often goes undiagnosed because symptoms are subtle.
Read MoreSometimes 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.
Read MoreSometimes 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.
Read MoreNeuralgia is nerve pain, which may come from a “trapped nerve” like sciatica. Other times, it may be caused by an illness.
Read MoreNeck pain can really impact daily life. Twinges on small movements are more than just annoying, and stiffness can impact driving safety. Luckily, your osteopath can help.
Read MoreHeadaches can be notoriously difficult to pin down, but cervicogenic headaches have a few strong hallmarks.
Read MoreManagement 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.
Read MoreSciatica is a specific kind of leg pain. It is only caused by the sciatic nerve, and so it can only be felt along the route of the nerve. That is from the buttock, into the back of the thigh, and down the back and front of the calf.
Read MoreWhen pain remains after 3-6 months, we consider it to be chronic. Your osteopath’s job is to help you unpick the factors that led to it.
Read MoreOne 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.
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