PHIL’S BLOG
Get the lowdown on the latest research and thinking from the world of health and nutrition.
Andy (chronic lower back pain sufferer) now enjoys a pain-free life after entering our IDD programme
Andy assumed that lower back pain would be part of his life.
An early success story with our new IDD Machine
Self-employed plumber Andrew was left facing uncertain future with surgery as the only prospect of relief.
Golf is unique as the age profile of those that play is higher than almost any other sport
25% of golfers are over the age of 65. What can we do to keep ourselves free from injury?
Assuming we live until we are 80 years old we will spend roughly 26 years of those sleeping!
Ever wondered what mattress you should choose?
Lifting Technique & Injury Risk
One of the most common presentations we see as specialists in musculoskeletal pain is lower back pain resulting from lifting.
Cartilage (or Meniscus) Tears
The meniscus is a C-shaped rubbery pad of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber. It helps to cushion and stabilise your knee during movement.
Referred Pain into the Hip and Thigh
Pain into the hip and thigh can often be associated with referred pain from the lower back and one of the most common reasons is a trapped nerve.
Referred Pain in the Shoulder Joint
Generally with specific shoulder-related conditions moving the shoulder will make your symptoms worse, but with referred pain into the shoulder you typically have full function.
Referred Pain into the Elbow
Referred pain in the elbow can come from trapped nerves in the neck, or from shoulder problems (biceps tendon tear or thoracic outlet syndrome).
Referred Pain into the Hand and Wrist
Another aspect of hand and wrist pain is that pain can often result because of an issue elsewhere. The good news is that most issues are very treatable with osteopathy.
Headaches and Migraines
Many headaches are caused by musculoskeletal tension in the neck and upper back. This accounts for up to 70% of headaches.
Common Causes of Heel Pain: Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Spurs
For plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, two of the most common causes of heel pain, we use gold-standard Shockwave Therapy.
Your Posture and the Shape of your Spine
Poor posture through slouching and carrying frequent heavy loads can cause supporting muscles and ligaments to stretch in the spine.
Iliotibial Band Pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common overuse injuries among runners. It happens when the IT band, the ligament that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the shin, is tight or inflamed.
Hip Labrum Tear
Most of us have not heard of a hip labral tear. It involves the ring of cartilage, called the labrum, that exists around the outside rim of the socket of your hip joint.
Other Common Shoulder Issues
Other common shoulder problems include labrum tears (SLAP tears and Bankart tears), bursitis and thoracic outlet syndrome.
Bursitis in the Elbow
Olecranon bursitis (also known as student's elbow) is characterised by pain and inflammation at the back of the elbow.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can begin with tingling and/or numbness in the hand that can progress in severity.
Trapped Nerves in the Neck
The discs at the bottom of your neck at C4/C5 or C5/C6 or C6/C7 are the levels most likely to suffer from disc bulges or herniations as they help support most of the weight of your head.
Ankle Strains
Ankle strains are very common among football, rugby, hockey, basketball, and volleyball players. They are almost inevitable in sports that involve jumping, running and turning quickly.