January 30, 2012
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There are many causes of Sciatica ranging from a prolapsed disc to a tight muscle in the low back or buttock. As osteopaths, we carry out orthopaedic testing before we can commence with appropriate and safe treatment. Impingement or damage … Continue reading
January 30, 2012
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Frozen Shoulder presents as a severe aching in the shoulder and upper arm, with limitation of ALL shoulder movements. In extreme cases there is complete rigidity of the joint. There will often be a history of gradual or spontaneous onset, … Continue reading
January 30, 2012
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“My disc was out and he just clicked it back!” Unfortunately, it isn’t that simple. You can’t put the toothpaste back in the tube! A disc is a pulpy substance that sits in the centre of the vertebrae and acts … Continue reading
January 30, 2012
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Tendons are tough bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. Repetitive activities and overuse can cause injury and lead to inflammation, pain, and impaired function. Tendonitis can affect many different tendons in the body. If it is experienced around … Continue reading
January 30, 2012
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Sports activities are a regular way of life for many of us now and involve people from across all age groups from those who have an avid interest to those who just wish to keep fit; from the elite professional … Continue reading
January 30, 2012
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Severs is a condition that affects children between the ages of 10 – 14, both boys and girls. It is characterized by pain in one or both heels when weight bearing and children who participate in a lot of sporting … Continue reading
January 30, 2012
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Osteoarthritis is characterized by degeneration of the cartilage that lines the surfaces of our joints, or by the formation of bony outgrowths known as osteophytes. This causes pain, stiffness and occasionally loss of movement of the affected joint(s). The most … Continue reading
January 30, 2012
by Deluxok
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Heel pain is the most common foot disorder in adults and often affects people in their forties. Children aged 10 to about 14 may suffer with heel pain as well but this is a disorder known as Severs which we … Continue reading