Knee pain is incredibly common. It’s estimated that 25% of adults will experience pain in one or both knees during their lives. But children and teenagers can also suffer from knee pain. Many patients find it extra frustrating when they can’t identify the cause, and your osteopath can help with this and provide treatment and advice so that you can get back to moving well.

It’s miserable when your joints ache. It’s worse when they’re stiff and everyday movement hurts. Often, gentle exercise has everything feeling right again. But sometimes it doesn’t. If that’s the case, it might be time to call the osteopath. Read on to find out gentle mobilisation may help you and your pain.

Well, you stretch – duh! But how and when do you do it? Most of us don’t want to be circus contortionists or yogis, but we understand that living with excessive tightness in one muscle group often leads to excessive pain, and potential problems in another part of the body, so we know that we need to release and stretch. Unfortunately, so much of the information on the internet is about doing the splits or achieving yogi-like poses. Something to aspire to maybe, but not so useful to where you are now. As osteopaths, we’re primarily interested in helping our patients regain and maintain mobility.

As Osteopaths, we want to ensure we communicate clearly with our patients. Good communication is vital when we work with you. So, we thought perhaps we should define a few of the words that we throw around so often. Read the blog to find out more!

You might have heard it referred to as “jumpers’ knee” and it’s true that it disproportionately affects athletes in sports that involve a lot of jumping and landing. But in fact, anyone can get it! Find out how you can both prevent it and treatment in our blog :)

Ouch! There you were walking along minding your own business when a hidden divot in the ground tripped you over. Your foot rolled under you and now you’re in pain. You’ve sprained your ankle. Find out how to treat it and how we can help!

An osteopath aims to improve a person’s overall health and wellness by treating the whole person, not just a single condition or area. If you’ve heard about the benefits of osteopathy but are unsure what to expect at your first appointment, we’re here to help. Here are the answers to some of the common questions from new patients about what to expect at the initial appointment.

Whether you’re a long-distance runner, returning to exercise from injury, or at the start of a new fitness routine, Pilates has something for everybody. Read on to learn about how to try it alongside osteopathy to get the most out of life!

You may have heard the saying ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’. When it comes to mental health and your wellbeing, self-care can be vital to help you recharge and take time out for yourself and your needs. If you’re constantly giving to other people, you risk burning out. Small, regular acts of self-care can have a significant impact on your mental health and wellbeing. Today we’re bringing you 4 self-care tips to help you recharge.

Are you suffering from lower back pain? You’re not alone! Did you know that four out of five people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives? Lower back pain is a common reason our patients seek out osteopathic care. As osteopaths, we take a holistic approach to treatment, and we consider how environmental and ergonomic factors may contribute to your back pain. Read on to find out about the different causes and treatment options for lower back pain!

Have you heard of lymphedema? This is when lymphatic fluid builds up in the tissues causing swelling and discomfort. It commonly occurs as a result of cancer treatment but is also caused by structural problems with the lymphatic system. Let’s take a look at the lymphatic system and how osteopathic treatment could help with blockages.

You may not give them much thought, but your calf muscles are constantly working hard day-to-day when you’re walking around or exercising. This makes it really inconvenient - not to mention painful - when you strain a calf muscle. Muscle strains are a common reason our patients seek out osteopathic treatment. Read on to find out about the different causes and treatment options for calf injuries.

Diabetes is a health condition that occurs when your body does not produce enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that converts glucose into energy, usually keeping your blood glucose levels in check. You may have heard of diabetes, but are you familiar with the signs and symptoms? And did you know that there are different types of diabetes? Take a look at our blog to find out more.

Are you experiencing wrist pain or numbness in the fingers and hands that worsens at night? Carpal tunnel syndrome could be to blame. It’s a painful and debilitating condition that causes hand and wrist pain due to pressure on the nerves in the wrist. Read on to learn about carpal tunnel syndrome, what causes it and how it can be managed with the help of osteopathic therapy.

Did you know that the human skeleton has 206 bones! It’s no wonder that the skeletal system accounts for almost a quarter of a person’s body weight. Let’s take a look at your skeletal system and ways to help it function optimally. Take a look at our blog to find out more, link in bio!

You may have heard of tennis elbow, but are you familiar with its counterpart, golfer’s elbow? Both are tendon injuries; the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. So what’s the difference? This problem in the outer elbow is known as tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), while golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) is located in the inner elbow and forearm. Read on to learn more about the causes and symptoms of golfer’s elbow, and how it is treated.