The Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ)

The Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ)

The sacroiliac joints are the two large joints at the back of the pelvis. They connect the sacrum (base of the spine) to the two pelvic bones (specifically the ilia). The SIJs are unusual joints in that they are not hinges or ball and sockets. The everyday role of the...
Can Osteopathy help while I’m Pregnant?

Can Osteopathy help while I’m Pregnant?

Many women develop aches and pains while pregnant. Osteopathy is a gentle therapy that is appropriate throughout pregnancy and post-natally. Back pain while pregnant Back pain affects most of us at some point, and it’s a common side effect of pregnancy. Hormones...
Pelvic Girdle Pain (SPD)

Pelvic Girdle Pain (SPD)

Pregnancy is normally a happy and enjoyable event, but for some women, it can be marred by pain and discomfort.  This happened to me when I had my first child – I developed SPD or Symphysis Pubis Pain (now called Pelvic Girdle Pain or PGP) which made...