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Fibromyalgia
Although we are becoming more aware of fibromyalgia, there is still a lot we don’t understand about it. It is classified as a functional...
Circulation
Although osteopaths primarily work with the musculoskeletal system, we can also help to influence the nervous and circulatory systems....
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Usually when people talk about “arthritis”, they mean osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is very different, but can be easily...
Hypermobility
Although movement is usually what we strive to improve in clinic, hypermobility can be a problem. If a joint moves too far, usually...
Digestion and Osteopathy
Osteopathy mostly focuses on problems with muscles and joints, but also has roots in more general health. We consider the whole person...
Piriformis Syndrome
Sometimes sciatica is caused by a tight piriformis muscle. This small muscle is deep in the buttock, but has a close relationship with...
Labral Tears
Labral tears can affect the hip and the shoulder. These are both ball and socket joints that have a lip of cartilage around the outside....
The Effects of Hormones on Pain
Pain is influenced by a number of factors. A variety of hormones can play a role in pain sensitivity. Thyroid issues Hypothyroidism is a...
SPD: Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
SPD is a problem that can occur in pregnancy, in which the joint at the front of the pelvis becomes unstable and painful. It is the...
Bursitis (Inflamed Bursa)
Bursae are fatty sacs found all over the body. Their job is to prevent friction between bone and soft tissues, but they can become...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The thoracic outlet (also, confusingly, called the thoracic inlet) is located where the chest meets the arm. Here, blood vessels and...
Meniscus Injuries
A meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that helps with joint stability and load distribution. The knees have two each: one on the...
Snapping Hip Syndrome
If your hip pain presents as a deep ache and “thunk”, you might have snapping hip syndrome. The technical name is “coxa saltans” Anterior...
Breastfeeding and Osteopathy
Breastfeeding is a skill to learn for both mother and baby, and often support is lacking. Finding a comfortable position for baby can...
The Stomatognathic System
This mouthful of a system encompasses the body (stoma) and jaw (gnathic). Although the jaw may seem less relevant to the rest of the body...
AxSpA and Ankylosing Spondylitis
A lot of lower back pain can be categorised as “non specific“. Although it sounds like a non-diagnosis, it is an umbrella term to cover...
Torticollis in Babies and Adults
Torticollis is a neck problem that can affect both babies and adults. In both cases, it is typically caused by a tight muscle in the...
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia)
A common problem for babies is tongue tie, or lip tie. In these cases, the tissue that connects the tongue or lip to the rest of the...
Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly is the technical term for a flat spot on a baby’s head. It might seem alarming at first glance, but it is not at all...
Diastasis Recti
A common and often missed post-partum issue is diastasis recti. This is where the abdominal muscles do not come back together as well as...
“I have seen a few Osteopaths over the years and Andy is by far the best. His approach is professional and relaxing. He has helped me manage years of pain in my neck and shoulders and accelerated the healing time of my frozen shoulder.“
Mrs Jax P
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