The Aging Shoulder: What Do Rotator Cuff “Tears” Really Mean?
Shoulder pain can really get in the way of daily life. We rely on our shoulders to position our hands in space, whether we’re working, exercising, cooking, or even just getting dressed. If you’ve ever experienced shoulder pain, you’ll know just how limiting it can be. If you visit your doctor for shoulder pain, […]
From Frustration to Recovery: A Smarter Approach to Tendon Pain
Tendons are strong bands of connective tissue that attach muscle to bone. While they are designed to handle load and movement, they are also common sites of pain and injury. Tendinopathy is a general term used to describe tendon irritation or degeneration. It is typically characterised by pain, swelling, and reduced function, and it can […]
Dry Needling Explained
Intramuscular Manual Therapy for Myofascial Dysfunction Dry needling is a treatment modality involving the insertion of a thin filament needle (approximately the thickness of a hair) into specific points in muscles, tendons, or ligaments. As the name suggests, no substance is released from the needle—the needle insertion itself creates the therapeutic effect. This technique […]
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
When Nerves Get Caught in a Tight Spot! Are you experiencing pain, tingling, or numbness in your feet? You might be suffering from Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS). It’s like carpal tunnel syndrome, but for your feet! It occurs when the posterior tibial nerve is compressed within the tarsal tunnel, located on the inside of the […]
Shin Splints
Why Your Shins Are Giving You the Cold Shoulder… and How to Warm Them Up Again Feeling a bit betrayed by your legs lately? If your shins have been aching and complaining after your workouts, you might be dealing with shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Before you consider […]
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, […]
Understanding DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options: Introduction DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. The pain and discomfort in your wrist and thumb can make even simple tasks feel daunting, but with proper care and treatment, relief is possible. If you’re experiencing discomfort and swelling in […]
Why Are My Joints So Noisy? An Osteopath’s View
Joint cracking is a common phenomenon. It’s often associated with the release of gas bubbles in the synovial fluid and can be harmless. Interestingly though, it occurs most frequently in joints lacking stability and adequate support from the surrounding muscular system, which is a cause for concern. This instability can result from muscle imbalances, […]
Increase Shoulder Stability Through Exercise
Are you struggling with shoulder instability? Maybe you’ve previously injured a muscle or tendon, or dislocated your shoulder and problems are persisting? Are simple tasks such as reaching overhead, lifting objects, or even getting dressed or brushing your hair challenging and painful? Well, there is hope. Our Osteopaths are here to help you regain strength […]