Bursitis

Bursitis

Bursae are fatty pads found all over the body, wherever muscle or ligament runs close to bone. Their job is to prevent friction between the bone and soft tissue. However, they can become irritated themselves: this is bursitis. Symptoms of Bursitis The...
Shoulder and Elbow Pain

Shoulder and Elbow Pain

Osteopaths don’t just treat backs! We can work on any joint in the body, including the shoulder and elbow. In both joints there are a number of tissues that can cause pain and only a few are covered in this post. If you have pain in the arm that doesn’t...
Lower Back Pain

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is very common – according to a survey published in 2000 almost half the adult population of the UK (49%) report low back pain lasting for at least 24 hours at some time in the year. It is estimated that four out of every five adults (80%) will...