Self Management

Self Management

Even if you’re visiting your osteopath once a week, that appointment only accounts for 0.3% of your time that week. Self management is important to keep your progress going in the other 99.7% of the time. Exercises We often give a selection of exercises at the...
Common Misconceptions

Common Misconceptions

Alongside our roles as osteopaths in providing treatment and exercise, we also need to do a bit of myth-busting when patients share ideas that might actually make their pain worse. It sounds dramatic, but research shows that the way we think about our pain does affect...
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sometimes confused with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition. It is characterised by pain in the small joints of the body, eventually resulting in stiffness and joint deformity. Symptoms often begin between the ages of 30...
Perthes’ Disease

Perthes’ Disease

Perthes disease is a rare condition that affects the thigh bone of young children. Some cases are associated with early osteoarthritis later on. Symptoms of Perthes’ Disease A child may complain of hip or groin pain, spreading into the areas shown in the diagram...
Bunion: Hallux Valgus

Bunion: Hallux Valgus

A bunion is a common foot complaint, affecting nearly 1/4 adults. It is more prevalent among women than men, and can cause a range of issues. Alongside pain, bunions can cause shoes to fit poorly, possibly affecting walking if severe enough. What is a Bunion? The long...