In much the same way that we aren’t conscious of our lungs’ actions while breathing, we don’t exactly think about our jaws when we’re talking, having a bite to eat, or kissing a loved one. That remains true right until the moment these very normal activities cause us pain. Then, you’re suddenly extremely aware of…
One of the biggest challenges during pregnancy is pelvic pain, also known as pelvic girdle pain (PGP) or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). There is increased weight during pregnancy and this bears down on the pelvic floor and along with other various physical structures. Additionally there can be stiffness in pelvic joints or the joints may…
Knees are the easiest thing to treat in my experience. There are several problems that can arise with a knee, but regardless of whether the source of the problem is in an anterior cruciate ligament or a meniscal tear, there is almost always a patellar tracking dysfunction. This means that the kneecap, or patella, will…
Headaches are a common phenomenon, especially with the increase in stress and screen time in modern life. In my experience, the most common sort of headache is a cervicogenic headache. This kind of headache has its roots in the cervical spine. There can be so many different reasons for experiencing a headache, since there are…
Any pain is uncomfortable, but back pain can interfere with so many of our daily activities. Most back discomfort comes from having done an awkward movement, what I call “the double D’s” – deadlifts and dishwashers. There is often a slight twist or side bend in the back when you fold forward to pick something…
There is some discussion about the effectiveness of osteopathy for a variety of medical conditions. The current view of osteopathy Osteopaths are certainly well qualified medical professionals evidenced by the necessity for them to undergo a comprehensive course of study before gaining the qualification; osteopathy requires four years of study to degree level (currently a…
