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...
The Effects of Hormones on Pain

The Effects of Hormones on Pain

Hormones are constantly changing, but longer term changes can have a significant effect on the way your body experiences pain. Two common examples are menopause and hypothyroidism (low thyroid function). Menopause Menopause affects half of the population at some...
Trigger Points

Trigger Points

Trigger points are a complicated and misunderstood cause of pain. They are more than just “knots”, and they may be responsible for symptoms quite distant from the points themselves (referred pain). Trigger points (TrPs) have been described in a number of...
Joint Replacements and Osteopathy

Joint Replacements and Osteopathy

People who would rather avoid a joint replacement offer seek out clinics like ours to help manage their symptoms. Your osteopath may be able to help depending on your goals. Waiting lists for joint replacements are exceptionally long at the moment, so it may just be...
Shin Splints

Shin Splints

Shin splints are a common self-diagnosis among runners. Authentic cases are more than just pain in the shin area, they are caused by trauma to the bone, not just muscle pain. What Happens when you have Shin Splints? The exact pathology is not fully understood, but we...