Frozen Shoulder
"Frozen Shoulder" isn't a term for any kind of shoulder pain and restriction. It's the lay-term for adhesive capsulitis, which means "stuck and inflamed capsule". The capsule is a tough,…
Cervicogenic Headaches
Headaches have countless causes, but one headache that osteopaths can help with is cervicogenic. This refers to any headache that is caused by the neck. Symptoms of Cervicogenic Headaches This…
SPD and PGP: Pelvis Pain in Pregnancy
SPD stands for Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction and PGP stands for Pelvic Girdle Pain From very early on in pregnancy, the joints of the pelvis begin to change. A hormone is…
Digestive Problems
The digestive organs are not always out of an osteopath's remit. Problems with digestion can affect the rest of the musculoskeletal system, and treating the relevant muscles and joints may…
The Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ)
The sacroiliac joint, or SIJ, is the joint at the back of the pelvis. It is essentially the joint between the base of the spine and the pelvis. There are…
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common things we see in clinic, but there's more than one cause. Causes of Lower Back Pain Once serious causes of…
Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome
Sciatica is just a symptom, but it has a very specific definition. Your leg pain is only sciatica if it follows the sciatic nerve. That means sharp shooting pain in…
Circulation
There are some circulation problems that osteopaths can help with. Read on to learn about what we can do for areas of swelling. Post-injury After an injury, such as a…
Pain from Arthritis
In this post we will be focusing on osteoarthritis (OA), not rheumatoid arthritis (RA). OA is the normal kind of arthritis frequently seen in older people. It can affect any…
Managing the Effects of Tension
Stress and tension go hand in hand. You might find that in times of stress your shoulders rise up to your ears, or you grind your teeth. Maybe you hold…