Reflux in Babies

Reflux is a common complaint among young babies, and cases sit somewhere on a spectrum.

Tongue Tie

Tongue tie is a common problem with newborns, but it can be hard to diagnose. Cases fall on a spectrum, with some being visibly obvious, and others causing more vague symptoms.

Babies & Infants, Head & Neck, OsteopathyFreya Baskeyfield15 July 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicankyloglossia, baby, feeding, frenulum, infant, paediatrics, plagiocephaly, tounge tie

Ankylosing Spondylitis and AxSpA

There is a condition related to Rheumatoid Arthritis that causes lower back pain and stiffness. It often goes undiagnosed because symptoms are subtle.

Plagiocephaly

The joints between the bones of babies’ skulls are relatively soft. This allows for movement during birth, and minimises restriction of the brain’s growth.

Babies & Infants, Head & Neck, OsteopathyFreya Baskeyfield16 June 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicasymmetry, baby, brachycephaly, craniosynstosis, flat head syndrome, head, infant, neck, paediatrics, plagiocephaly

Scoliosis

Being told you have a scoliosis is a horrible thought for some, but the truth is most of us have some degree of asymmetry. It’s also possible to have a scoliosis in certain positions only- this is called a “functional scoliosis”.

Tennis Elbow

Also known as Lateral Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow is more than just a pulled muscle. The muscles that extend the wrist (pull it back) attach to the outside of the elbow. Through repetitive strain and inflammation, the spot where muscle and bone meet can become sore.

Frozen Shoulder

The formal name for frozen shoulder is adhesive capsulitis, which means "sticky, inflamed capsule". As the shoulder begins to freeze, it is the capsule that has become tight or "stuck".

Trigger Points

Sometimes you might find a “knot” in a muscle, which feels better when you massage it. Other times, pressing into the knot causes a strange pain somewhere else. This might be a trigger point.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Arm, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Forearm, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, Upper Leg, Wrist, Lower LegFreya Baskeyfield21 April 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicexercise, fibromyalgia, knot, massage, pain, referred pain

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.

Osteopathy, Hip, Upper Leg, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, BackFreya Baskeyfield7 April 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicback, buttock, exercise, hip, muscular, nerve, pain, pelvis, pins and needles, piriformis, pregnancy, relax, sciatica

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.

Minor Sports Injuries

Some sports injuries need a little bit of help to recover, and others can be prevented before they even start.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Arm, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Forearm, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Lower Leg, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, Upper Leg, WristFreya Baskeyfield10 February 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicdislocation, exercise, inflammation, injuries, joint, knee cap, ligaments, massage, physiotherapy, quadriceps, rehabilitation, rotator cuff, shoulder, sports, sprain, strengthening, swelling

Aches and Pains

Sometimes we all experience vague aches and pains, and often we can just wait them out. But other times they can be more persistent, and instead of getting better, they get worse.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Arm, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Forearm, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Lower Leg, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, Upper Leg, WristFreya Baskeyfield27 January 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicarthritis, chronic pain, exercise, headache, massage, neck, pain, physiotherapy, posture, rehabilitation, relax, strengthening

Neuralgia

Neuralgia is nerve pain, which may come from a “trapped nerve” like sciatica. Other times, it may be caused by an illness.

Osteopathy, Head & Neck, Arm, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand, Hip, Foot, Lower Back, Pelvis, Jaw, Back, Ribs & Thorax, Chest, Shoulder, Lower Leg, Upper LegFreya Baskeyfield13 January 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicchronic pain, diabetes, exercise, face, head, medication, nerve, neuralgia, pain, post herpetic, ribs, sciatica, shingles, thoracic spine, trapped nerve, trigeminal

Neck Pain

Neck pain can really impact daily life. Twinges on small movements are more than just annoying, and stiffness can impact driving safety. Luckily, your osteopath can help.

Osteopathy, Shoulder, Head & Neck, Jaw, BackFreya Baskeyfield30 December 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicbreathing, cervicogenic, ergonomic, headache, massage, movement, muscles, neck, pain, posture, rotation, shoulders, stiffness, strain, tension

Cervicogenic Headaches

Headaches can be notoriously difficult to pin down, but cervicogenic headaches have a few strong hallmarks.

Osteopathy, Shoulder, Head & Neck, JawFreya Baskeyfield16 December 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Cliniccervicogenic, chronic, exercise, headache, migraine, neck, pain, stress, tension

Long Covid

Management strategies for Long Covid are still emerging, but they appear to be multi-disciplinary (NICE guidelines Nov. 2021). Returning to activity after Covid can be a slow process. The combination of fatigue and breathlessness can be very limiting. Despite frustration, it’s important to take it slow.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, WristFreya Baskeyfield2 December 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicaches, breathing, breathlessness, coronavirus, covid-19, exercise, fatigue, lower back, muscles, pain, tiredness

Sciatica

Sciatica is a specific kind of leg pain. It is only caused by the sciatic nerve, and so it can only be felt along the route of the nerve. That is from the buttock, into the back of the thigh, and down the back and front of the calf.

Chronic Pain

When pain remains after 3-6 months, we consider it to be chronic. Your osteopath’s job is to help you unpick the factors that led to it.

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