Trigger Points
Sometimes pain is felt away from the site that caused it. Trigger points are an example of this, where an irritated part of a muscle causes pain and other symptoms elsewhere, but in a somewhat predictable pattern. What we Know…
Knee Injuries
The knee is an area that often causes problems we see in clinic. Fortunately, these problems are often quite easy to diagnose and manage. Below are some examples of potential causes of your pain. Anatomy of the Knee The main…
Labrum Injuries
"Labrum" simply means "lip", and in the context of a labrum tear, refers to a lip of cartilage at the edge of a joint. The shoulder and hip (both ball and socket joints) can be affected by a labrum injury…
When Should Your Back Pain Concern You?
Most back pain is uncomfortable, but nothing to worry about. However there are some symptoms that make an episode of back ache more concerning. Rarely, this warrants an urgent trip to A&E, so it's worth knowing the signs to be…
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…