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Do you have hip pain that is bothering you at night when laying on that side? Do you also notice the pain when getting up from a chair after sitting for a while? You could have trochanteric bursitis. Continue reading to find out more information. WHAT IS TROCHANTERIC BURSITIS? You have fluid-filled sacs around your … Continue reading Trochanteric Bursitis →

Do you want to know how your Osteopath can help treat a lumbar disc injury? Keep reading! Before beginning treatment, your Osteopath will take a full history and do a thorough assessment to determine the most likely cause of your pain, and help guide their treatment. Treatment can help to reduce muscle tightness, reduce pain, … Continue reading Treatment of Lumbar Disc Problems →

In our previous blog post on lumbar disc pathology, we explained what lumbar discs are, the different types of lumbar disc issues that can occur and common myths about disc injuries. In this blog post, we will explain the common symptoms, causes and contributing factors of lumbar disc issues. What Does a Lumbar Disc Injury … Continue reading Lumbar Disc Pathology – Symptoms & Causes →

Have you heard of the terms “disc bulge” or “slipped disc” before but are not quite sure what it is? In this blog post, we will explain what lumbar discs are, and what these terms mean. What are Lumbar Discs? The word “lumbar” refers to your lower back, which is made up of five bones … Continue reading Lumbar Disc Pathology Explained & Common Myths →

Have you ever had hip pain when running or walking which you just can’t seem to get rid of? You may be suffering from a gluteal tendinopathy. In this blog we will discuss what this is and how it can be helped. What is a gluteal tendinopathy?  Your gluteal group is made up of 3 … Continue reading Gluteal Tendinopathy →

Have you ever gotten out of the car after a long (or even short) drive and felt pain or stiffness in your lower back or neck? If so, your posture and seat positioning in your car could be putting unnecessary stress on certain parts of your body. In this post, we will go through a … Continue reading Driving Posture →

Do you experience pain in your heel or the arch of your foot? This is a common symptom of plantar fasciitis. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis refers to degradation of the connective tissue that forms the arch of your foot. What Does Plantar Fasciitis Feel Like? If you have plantar fasciitis you may experience … Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis →

Have you noticed the spikey balls in our reception area? Have you ever wondered what they are and what you do with them? Spikey balls are great tools to have at home to massage your muscles yourself, without a massage therapist or osteopath. Perfect to use between appointments to help prevent tightness and pain from … Continue reading Spikey Balls →

Handbags can contribute to neck, shoulder or back pain if not carried properly. This blog post will give you some tips on adjusting your handbag to reduce aches and pains. Avoid Overpacking Your Handbag It is very easy to keep adding items to your handbag, but over time, items can accumulate, adding extra weight to … Continue reading Is Your Handbag Contributing To Your Pain? →

Is Your Bag Giving You Pain? Do you experience neck, shoulder or back pain? Maybe your bag is the culprit! This blog post will give you some tips on choosing a comfortable backpack. It will also give you some ideas on how you can adjust your current backpack to prevent pain. Problems that Can Arise … Continue reading Backpacks →