Osgood Schlatter’s Disease (OSD) is a condition that affects the knee while the bones are still growing. It causes pain at the front of the knee, below the knee cap, which eventually becomes a bony lump. It is a common condition, and many people don’t know that they ever had it until the lump is noticed in passing.
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Osteopaths are qualified to help with pain caused by rheumatological conditions.
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One reason your osteopath takes such a detailed case history is that sometimes, things are not what they seem. Referred pain is an example of this- where the pain is felt in one place, but the problem is somewhere else.
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Tailbone pain can be debilitating, and sometimes embarrassing given its intimate location. If you’re suffering, know that you will be treated professionally and without judgment should you seek treatment with us.
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Osteopaths are recognised for their ability to help manage arthritic pain. Not all forms of arthritis can be treated to resolution with osteopathy- some are autoimmune and require a rheumatologist’s support. But helping you with your symptoms is typically within our remit.
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition, primarily affecting women between the ages of 20 and 60- but it does affect men too. Alongside the pain, patients report fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and digestive problems.
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Osteomalacia is a condition caused by a severe deficiency of vitamin D. 1/6 of the adult UK population is estimated to be somewhat deficient in vitamin D, and you are at higher risk of this if you have darker skin, less exposure to sunlight, or a diet that is low in calcium or vitamin D.
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Most cases of lower back pain are within our remit, but sometimes you need to see a doctor instead of an osteopath.
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Pain is a complicated thing, influenced by a number of internal and external factors. External factors include things like the context of an injury- you’ll likely be in more pain if an injury looks bad, or if you’re worried that it will have a larger impact on you. Internal factors can include your chemical makeup, including your hormones.
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Hypermobility simply refers to excessive joint movement. This might be local, as when you injure the ligaments of a joint and it remains more mobile after healing. Otherwise it can be widespread. Some people are generally more bendy than others, and sometimes generalised hypermobility is caused by conditions like Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
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The TMJ stands for the Temporo Mandibular Joint. This is just the technical name for the jaw. The joint itself is just in front of the ear, so clicking can feel very loud to the person affected.
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The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles at the base of the abdomen. Some people assume that only women have one, but we all do.
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become less dense and more fragile. We cannot cure osteoporosis, but we need to know if you have it as it might alter the treatments that are appropriate and safe for you.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory form of arthritis that mainly affects small joints, such as those in the hands, feet, and neck. Sometimes RA is mistaken for Osteoarthritis. RA can begin as early as your 20s.
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New babies lead us to make a lot of changes, and the musculoskeletal system has to adapt too.
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Migraines are complex, and still not fully understood. Current thinking is that they may be caused by a combination of neurological and vascular changes. There are medications available to help manage the symptoms of migraines, but research shows that manual therapy can be more effective.
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When you visit your osteopath for help with an arthritic joint, you probably want to avoid joint replacement surgery.
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Sometimes symptoms in the arm and hand are actually due to a problem in the shoulder or chest. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is an example of this.
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When a muscle at the front of the neck becomes excessively tight, it causes reduced movement in the neck. It also results in the neck bending to one side and rotating to the other.
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