Snapping Hip Syndrome
Some joints might click or clunk readily, like your knuckles or neck. The hip is not a joint we click like this, but sometimes it does feel like it. There are a few reasons why the hip might click (or…
What Is An Osteopath?
An Osteopath is someone who has studied the body in depth, and completed at least 1000 hours in clinic before qualifying. We sit somewhere on the spectrum of physiotherapists and chiropractors, but each osteopath will work slightly differently. Osteopathy has…
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood condition. Its name literally means "painful muscles and soft tissues" but there's more to it than that. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia The condition affects women more than men. It is characterised by widespread chronic pain, but…
Aches and Pains
It's frustrating when your aches and pains don't behave how you expect them to. Your osteopath can help if yours are persistent, recurrent, or simply annoying! Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners: you don't need to be referred to us, and…
Circulation
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
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…