When we talk about circulation, we are generally talking about blood vessels: the circulatory system. But an important element of the circulatory system itself is the lymphatic system. This is the system responsible for raised "glands" when you're ill, and…
Rheumatic pain encompasses conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis. These are all autoimmune conditions that involve the body attacking its own joints. There is a lot of overlap between them, and the presence of one may…
Osteopaths don’t just treat backs; shoulder and elbow problems are in our remit too. Sometimes patients develop these aches and pains through an injury or they pick them up through sports. Other times they might seem to come from nowhere.…
Cervicogenic headaches (CGH) are simply headaches that come from the neck. They may start in the neck, often right at the top, and spread forwards. Typically they only affect one side of the head in any given episode, and may…
We've all heard of tennis elbow, but do you know what it really is? Or that you can develop it without ever playing tennis? The technical name for tennis and golfer's elbow is epicondylitis. The epicondyles are the edge of…
Frozen shoulder syndrome (FSS) is a condition characterised by shoulder pain and loss of movement. Abduction rotation (as shown in the diagram below) are the movements most affected. What is Frozen Shoulder? The technical name is "adhesive capsulitits", literally meaning…
Arthritis comes in many forms, with the most common being osteoarthritis. We can help with arthritic pain. Arthritic pain from the joint itself A joint with any form of arthritis might feel achey or sore, but sometimes there's also a…
Symptoms of a migraine are variable. Some come with nausea, aura, or arm pain, some don't. Whatever the symptoms, your osteopath may be able to help you to manage them. Causes of Migraine Unfortunately the cause is not fully understood.…
