TMJ: Jaw Pain and Clicking

The TMJ stands for the Temporo Mandibular Joint. This is just the technical name for the jaw. The joint itself is just in front of the ear, so clicking can feel very loud to the person affected.

Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become less dense and more fragile. We cannot cure osteoporosis, but we need to know if you have it as it might alter the treatments that are appropriate and safe for you.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory form of arthritis that mainly affects small joints, such as those in the hands, feet, and neck. Sometimes RA is mistaken for Osteoarthritis. RA can begin as early as your 20s.

New Parents' Pains

New babies lead us to make a lot of changes, and the musculoskeletal system has to adapt too.

Osteopathy, Shoulder, Arm, Elbow, Forearm, Hip, Head & Neck, Lower Back, Pelvis, Back, Chest, Ribs & Thorax, Babies & InfantsFreya Baskeyfield25 November 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicbaby, back, bottle feeding, breast feeding, carrying, feeding, neck, new parent, pain, position, posture, pregnancy, reflux, relax, shoulder, support, symmetry, tongue tie

Migraine Prevention and Management

Migraines are complex, and still not fully understood. Current thinking is that they may be caused by a combination of neurological and vascular changes. There are medications available to help manage the symptoms of migraines, but research shows that manual therapy can be more effective.

Osteopathy, Shoulder, Head & Neck, Jaw, BackFreya Baskeyfield25 October 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicaltered sensation, aura, caffeine, dark, dehydration, food, hormone, jet lag, light, migraine, nausea, neck, pulsing, quiet, relax, shoulders, sleep, sound, stress, sugar, tension, throbbing, tiredness, triggers

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Sometimes symptoms in the arm and hand are actually due to a problem in the shoulder or chest. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is an example of this.

Infant Torticollis

When a muscle at the front of the neck becomes excessively tight, it causes reduced movement in the neck. It also results in the neck bending to one side and rotating to the other.

Osteopathy, Babies & Infants, Head & NeckFreya Baskeyfield11 August 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicbaby, cranial osteopathy, cricked neck, infant, neck, paediatrics, plagiocephaly, rotation, torticollis

Reflux in Babies

Reflux is a common complaint among young babies, and cases sit somewhere on a spectrum.

Tongue Tie

Tongue tie is a common problem with newborns, but it can be hard to diagnose. Cases fall on a spectrum, with some being visibly obvious, and others causing more vague symptoms.

Babies & Infants, Head & Neck, OsteopathyFreya Baskeyfield15 July 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicankyloglossia, baby, feeding, frenulum, infant, paediatrics, plagiocephaly, tounge tie

Plagiocephaly

The joints between the bones of babies’ skulls are relatively soft. This allows for movement during birth, and minimises restriction of the brain’s growth.

Babies & Infants, Head & Neck, OsteopathyFreya Baskeyfield16 June 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicasymmetry, baby, brachycephaly, craniosynstosis, flat head syndrome, head, infant, neck, paediatrics, plagiocephaly

Frozen Shoulder

The formal name for frozen shoulder is adhesive capsulitis, which means "sticky, inflamed capsule". As the shoulder begins to freeze, it is the capsule that has become tight or "stuck".

Trigger Points

Sometimes you might find a “knot” in a muscle, which feels better when you massage it. Other times, pressing into the knot causes a strange pain somewhere else. This might be a trigger point.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Arm, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Forearm, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, Upper Leg, Wrist, Lower LegFreya Baskeyfield21 April 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicexercise, fibromyalgia, knot, massage, pain, referred pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The carpal tunnel is a small space in the underside of the wrist. When the contents of the tunnel becomes squashed and a nerve is irritated, you have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Pregnancy Aches and Pains

Osteopaths treat the person, not the condition. This is no different in pregnancy, when the body is under new mechanical strains. Although there are some common patterns, we all react differently.

Minor Sports Injuries

Some sports injuries need a little bit of help to recover, and others can be prevented before they even start.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Arm, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Forearm, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Lower Leg, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, Upper Leg, WristFreya Baskeyfield10 February 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicdislocation, exercise, inflammation, injuries, joint, knee cap, ligaments, massage, physiotherapy, quadriceps, rehabilitation, rotator cuff, shoulder, sports, sprain, strengthening, swelling

Aches and Pains

Sometimes we all experience vague aches and pains, and often we can just wait them out. But other times they can be more persistent, and instead of getting better, they get worse.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Arm, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Forearm, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Lower Leg, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, Upper Leg, WristFreya Baskeyfield27 January 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicarthritis, chronic pain, exercise, headache, massage, neck, pain, physiotherapy, posture, rehabilitation, relax, strengthening

Neuralgia

Neuralgia is nerve pain, which may come from a “trapped nerve” like sciatica. Other times, it may be caused by an illness.

Osteopathy, Head & Neck, Arm, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand, Hip, Foot, Lower Back, Pelvis, Jaw, Back, Ribs & Thorax, Chest, Shoulder, Lower Leg, Upper LegFreya Baskeyfield13 January 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicchronic pain, diabetes, exercise, face, head, medication, nerve, neuralgia, pain, post herpetic, ribs, sciatica, shingles, thoracic spine, trapped nerve, trigeminal

Neck Pain

Neck pain can really impact daily life. Twinges on small movements are more than just annoying, and stiffness can impact driving safety. Luckily, your osteopath can help.

Osteopathy, Shoulder, Head & Neck, Jaw, BackFreya Baskeyfield30 December 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicbreathing, cervicogenic, ergonomic, headache, massage, movement, muscles, neck, pain, posture, rotation, shoulders, stiffness, strain, tension

Cervicogenic Headaches

Headaches can be notoriously difficult to pin down, but cervicogenic headaches have a few strong hallmarks.

Osteopathy, Shoulder, Head & Neck, JawFreya Baskeyfield16 December 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Cliniccervicogenic, chronic, exercise, headache, migraine, neck, pain, stress, tension

Long Covid

Management strategies for Long Covid are still emerging, but they appear to be multi-disciplinary (NICE guidelines Nov. 2021). Returning to activity after Covid can be a slow process. The combination of fatigue and breathlessness can be very limiting. Despite frustration, it’s important to take it slow.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Back, Chest, Elbow, Foot, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, WristFreya Baskeyfield2 December 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicaches, breathing, breathlessness, coronavirus, covid-19, exercise, fatigue, lower back, muscles, pain, tiredness

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