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...
Snapping Hip Syndrome

Snapping Hip Syndrome

The first information we gather when making your diagnosis is the information you tell us yourself. Whether you describe your pain as an ache or a snap, and whether or not it comes with a feeling of shifting is all important to know. The Three Types Lateral: the IT...
Labrum Tears

Labrum Tears

Labrum simply means “lip”, and refers to a ring of cartilage around the edge of a joint. It serves the purpose of providing stability to a joint, but it can be torn, causing discomfort and reduced movement. Symptoms of a Labrum Tear Symptoms often begin...
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...