All About Arthritis – Understanding the Aches and how Osteopathy can help
Are your joints feeling creaky or stiff? If every step sounds like a crunch or your fingers have become less nimble, you might be dealing with arthritis. This common condition affects joints and can occur at any age, not just in the elderly. But you’re not alone. Our Osteopaths are here to help. What is […]
Osteopathy – It’s Not Just About Cracking
Why did the Osteopath go into stand-up comedy? They like to crack people up! It’s a common misconception about Osteopathy that we’re all about cracking joints. While that audible release of a joint can be satisfying, osteopathic care is about so much more than that. We offer a range of therapies including soft tissue therapy, […]
All About Disc Injuries: An Osteopath’s Perspective
Introduction: Disc injuries, though often underestimated, can significantly impact quality of life. From gradual wear and tear to severe extrusion or sequestration, the journey of a disc injury encompasses various stages, each presenting its own set of challenges. Our Osteopaths have witnessed firsthand, the complexities of these injuries and understand the potential for holistic treatment […]
Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: Welcome to our exploration of Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis (JIS), a condition that affects children and adolescents. If you suspect your child has scoliosis, please call us as our Osteopaths can help. In the meantime, let’s understand what’s going on… Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis Overview: Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis is a complex spinal condition. It usually […]
Hip Osteoarthritis
Understanding, Coping, and Thriving Osteoarthritis is not fun. This month we’re focusing on osteoarthritis of the hip in depth. If that’s not related to your aches and pains, we’re still here to help. What is Hip Osteoarthritis? First things first, let’s understand what hip osteoarthritis is. Imagine your hip joint as a well-oiled […]
Your First Osteopathy Appointment
So, you’ve got your first appointment with an osteopath coming up and you’re filled with anticipation and curiosity. Let’s walk you through what to expect before, during, and after your first visit here at BeacHealth. Before the Appointment: Before you head to your Osteopath’s clinic, take a moment to gather some essential information. Make sure […]
Lumbar Disc Prolapse
All About Lumbar Disc Prolapse: Symptoms of a lumbar disc prolapse vary from mild to severe and can affect the whole body (from the limbs to the bowels, as well as, of course, the back.) It can have a serious impact on your ability to carry out everyday tasks and can be debilitatingly painful. Sometimes […]
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Many of us have experienced lower back pain at some point in our lives. Whether that is after a fall, running or simply sitting down for too long most days. SIJ is short for ‘sacroiliac joint’, and SIJ pain contributes to around 15-30% of back pain. But most of us don’t know much about it, […]
Imaging and Low Back Pain
If you’ve been alive on planet Earth for any amount of time, chances are you have experienced back pain at some point. 84% of adults experience back pain at some stage of their life according to research. In some cases, pain may come from an obvious source, a fall on an icy surface or a […]
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition that in the sports world most commonly affects cricketers and gymnasts, but in reality, can affect anyone! Pronounced ‘spon-di-lo-lice-thee-sis’, it most commonly affects the lowest segments of the lower spine region. What is spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis is the slipping forward of one vertebra on another. This most commonly occurs at the […]