pain Archives - Gemini Osteopathy

Neuralgia

27/04/2021
Osteopathy

Neuralgia is a term that literally means nerve (neuro-) pain (-algia). What is Neuralgia? Although the name is quite broad, neuralgia does not encompass all nerve pain. Three good examples are trigeminal neuralgia, post-herpetic neuralgia, and sciatica. Trigeminal Neuralgia The…

Cramp

02/03/2021
Osteopathy

Most of us have had the unpleasant experience of a cramp at some point. Sometimes they can be stretched out, but other times they are unexpected and persistent. Recurrent cramps may benefit from osteopathic treatment. The Science of Cramps A…

Rheumatic Pain

02/02/2021
Osteopathy

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…

Osteoarthritis in the Hip and Knee

15/09/2020
Osteopathy

Osteoarthritis can be considered normal "wear, tear, and repair" within joints. But that is not to say that you have to put up with it, or wait for a joint replacement. Arthritis often affects the hips and knees. The process…