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Trigger Points & Treatment by Osteopaths
Trigger points are a controversial facet of pain science with ties to conditions like fibromyalgia, and concepts like referred pain....
General Aches and Pains
We all suffer from aches and pains every now and then. Most of the time they disappear as easily as they came, but it can be hard to...
Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: and their treatment by osteopaths at Eastbourne Osteopathy
The hip and knee are two areas that are commonly affected by osteoarthritis. In both cases symptoms can come on gradually and cause...
The Jaw: TMJ Dysfunction & Treatment by Osteopaths
The jaw (TMJ) is a joint that we don’t see much of in clinic, but it is within our remit. Clicking, locking, and pain here can have a...
Understanding Referred Pain: Get Relief at Eastbourne Osteopathy
Sometimes pain can be quite complicated. You might find that the painful spot isn’t sore, or it is difficult to explain. This might be a...
The SIJ (Sacroiliac Joint)
The SIJ is the joint between the base of the spine (sacrum) and part of the pelvis (ilium). It can be a cause of lower back pain,...
Managing Neuralgia Pain: How Osteopaths Can Help
Neuralgia means nerve pain. It can cause severe pain, which may be burning or shooting, as well as pins and needles, numbness, or...
Manage Cramp with Osteopathy
Osteopathy may be able to help you manage your cramp. The mechanism behind cramps is still not totally understood. We know that muscle...
Self Management & Exercises
The work we do in clinic is important, but it accounts for a tiny part of your time. The best results come from knowing how to manage...
Prevention of Migraines
Migraines are not just headaches. In fact, not all migraines include a headache as a symptom. One of the most defining features is an...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common pain condition. It is caused by irritation of a nerve that runs into the hand. The name refers...
Plantar Fasciitis
The tissues on the sole of the foot can become painful in plantar fasciitis (PF). There are often mechanical factors involved, including...
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...
Osteoporosis
Low bone density is known as osteoporosis when severe, or osteopenia when less so. Although your osteopath cannot cure osteoporosis, we...
Circulation
Although osteopaths primarily work with the musculoskeletal system, we can also help to influence the nervous and circulatory systems....
Mythbusting: Discs Don't Slip
Each disc is very securely welded to the bone above and below it. The idea that a disc can "slip" is therefore incorrect. What Happens...
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...
“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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