SPD: Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
The pubic symphysis is the large joint in the centre of the pelvis. SPD is a condition in which this joint becomes painful and unstable. Symptoms of SPD Pain is the most obvious symptom of SPD. This may be local…
Osteoporosis and Osteopathy
The NHS estimates that 3 million people in the UK have osteoporosis. This is a factor in half a million fractures each year. Osteopaths need to be aware of the possibility that a patient might have osteoporosis, as it has…
Plantar Fasciitis
A relatively common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. The name simply means "inflammation of the tissue on the sole of the foot". The plantar fascia is the tendon-like tissue that runs along the sole, from the heel to…
Lyme Disease
Often patients come to clinic with joint and muscle symptoms, but no diagnosis. It is your osteopath's job to give you a diagnosis through taking your case history and examining you. However- not all muscle or joint pains are within…
Pregnancy and Osteopathy
We see a lot of patients who have had a change to their lifestyle. It's not too surprising that pain comes when we demand something new of our bodies. Although a new job or exercise routine can have this effect,…
Joint Replacement Surgery and Osteopathy
Osteopathy can help with arthritis to a degree, with the best results in the earlier stages. However, with more advanced cases, we recognise that there is little we can do for the joint itself. While we may still be able…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The carpal tunnel is a small space in the palmar side of the wrist. It is surrounded by bones at the bottom, and soft tissues at the top. Tendons and nerves run through here, but may be compressed or irritated.…
Shin Splints
A common sports injury among runners, shin splints are poorly understood. What we know about Shin Splints Although the exact science behind them is unknown, we do know the basics. They are a condition of a muscle and bone. Tibialis…
Hypermobility
When treating a patient, we always look beyond the diagnosis. There are countless elements that affect a case, including psychological factors and biomechanical ones. Hypermobility is an example of a mechanical factor that makes a huge difference to the way…