Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The carpal tunnel is a small space in the wrist where nerves and tendons pass through. Because the tunnel's contents is tightly packed in, compression within the tunnel can cause…
Diastasis Recti
Diastasis Recti refers to the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles (the six-pack muscles). They are joined in the centre of the abdomen by connective tissue that is designed to…
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…
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…
Osteopathy in Pregnancy
From the very start of pregnancy the body goes through a number of major changes. Initially these are more hormonal, but as the baby grows, there are more mechanical factors…