Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Osteopathy can be very effective in relieving nerve compression problems. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a nerve-compression problem that benefits from Osteopathic treatment. TOS refers to a collection of complex…
Migraines
Based on research, an estimated 20% of the population suffers from daily, or weekly, headaches and common migraines. Occurring more often in women than men, migraine affects approximately 25% of…
Hip Pain & Injury
The hip joint is a vital component of the pelvis; it is strong, stable and at the same time allows a huge range of movement. The stability of the hip…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) begins with numbness and tingling in the hand and may involve aching in the hand, forearm or shoulder. It is a very common condition, particularly with…
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD)
Many people suffer from headaches, face pain and jaw clicking. Sometimes this is because of problems with the jaw joint. Jaw joint problems affect about 40 percent of people at…
Scheurmann’s Disease
Scheurmann’s disease is a condition that results in the sufferer having a rounded or ‘hunched’ back. It is a developmental disorder that can cause the sufferer to walk with a…
Piriformis Syndrome
The piriformis is a muscle that travels behind the hip in the buttock and it aids in external rotation (turning out) of the leg. The piriformis muscle tendon is close…
Hamstring Injury
The hamstrings are three muscles located on the back of the upper thigh namely, semimembranosus, semitendinosus, biceps femoris. Hamstring injuries are a common source of injury in sports people. Most…
Heel Pain
Plantar Fasciitis One of the most common cause of heel or foot pain is plantar fasciitis. This condition occurs often in runners but anyone can have it and it’s often…
Trochanteric Bursitis
A bursa is a fluid filled sac that is in position over an area of great pressure. For example, between a bone and a muscle. A Trochanteric bursitis is the…