Patients who have osteoarthritis sometimes hear conflicting things. To exercise or not to exercise, that is the question! The evidence is very clear: exercise! We should all be moving as much as we can, regardless of any changes we may see on X-rays. …
Joint & Muscle Aches & Pains
Aches and pains are common and osteopaths can help for many joint and muscle symptoms. This page discusses the different contributing factors, management strategies and self-management options for joint & muscle aches & pains.
Tendinitis
Tendinopathy, tendinitis, tenosynovitis... many words that are often used interchangeably and may not mean much to you. It is often unclear what these words mean and patients are often unclear on what they should do if they have one of them. Blogs …
Persistent pain
We all feel pain from time to time. When someone injures themselves, specific nerves recognise this as pain, which in turn triggers the body’s repair mechanism. As the problem resolves, the pain tends to improve and usually disappears within 3-6 …
Plantar fasciitis – should we stretch or strengthen?
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue (like a ligament) that goes from the heel to the middle foot bones. It supports the arch of the foot and also acts as a shock-absorber. When …
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