Pelvic Floor

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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New Parents' Pains

New babies lead us to make a lot of changes, and the musculoskeletal system has to adapt too.

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Piriformis Syndrome

Although all cases of sciatica are caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, not all cases come from the back. The piriformis muscle is a small muscle that sits deep in the buttock.

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Sacroiliac Joints (SIJs)

The Sacroiliac Joints (SIJs) are large, bumpy joints at the back of the pelvis. They join the pelvis to the spine, and there is one on either side.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal tunnel is a small space in the underside of the wrist. When the contents of the tunnel becomes squashed and a nerve is irritated, you have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Pregnancy Aches and Pains

Osteopaths treat the person, not the condition. This is no different in pregnancy, when the body is under new mechanical strains. Although there are some common patterns, we all react differently.

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