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

Joint Replacements and Osteopathy

When you visit your osteopath for help with an arthritic joint, you probably want to avoid joint replacement surgery.

Osteopathy, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Hip, Knee, Pelvis, AnkleFreya Baskeyfield25 September 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicankle, arthritic, arthritis, exercise, hip, joint, knee, pain, prehabilitation, rehabilitation, replacement, surgery

Ankylosing Spondylitis and AxSpA

There is a condition related to Rheumatoid Arthritis that causes lower back pain and stiffness. It often goes undiagnosed because symptoms are subtle.

Scoliosis

Being told you have a scoliosis is a horrible thought for some, but the truth is most of us have some degree of asymmetry. It’s also possible to have a scoliosis in certain positions only- this is called a “functional scoliosis”.

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

Piriformis Syndrome

Although all cases of sciatica are caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, not all cases come from the back. The piriformis muscle is a small muscle that sits deep in the buttock.

Osteopathy, Hip, Upper Leg, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, BackFreya Baskeyfield7 April 2021Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicback, buttock, exercise, hip, muscular, nerve, pain, pelvis, pins and needles, piriformis, pregnancy, relax, sciatica

Sacroiliac Joints (SIJs)

The Sacroiliac Joints (SIJs) are large, bumpy joints at the back of the pelvis. They join the pelvis to the spine, and there is one on either side.

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

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

Sciatica

Sciatica is a specific kind of leg pain. It is only caused by the sciatic nerve, and so it can only be felt along the route of the nerve. That is from the buttock, into the back of the thigh, and down the back and front of the calf.

Chronic Pain

When pain remains after 3-6 months, we consider it to be chronic. Your osteopath’s job is to help you unpick the factors that led to it.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is commonly simply known as “arthritis”. We might think of it as “wear and tear”, but it’s also capable of “repair”. Despite popular belief, it’s not something you just have to tolerate.

Osteopathy, Ankle, Back, Elbow, Foot, Hand, Head & Neck, Hip, Jaw, Knee, Lower Back, Pelvis, Ribs & Thorax, Shoulder, WristFreya Baskeyfield23 September 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicageing, arthritis, bouchard node, cartilage, exercise, hands, heberden node, hip, knee, mobility, movement, osteoarthritis, osteophytes, pain relief, posture, spine

Lower Back Pain

One of the most common complaints patients see osteopaths for is lower back pain. There are a number of potential causes that are not serious or dangerous to you beyond the pain.

Osteopathy, Hip, Lower Back, Upper Leg, Pelvis, Ribs & ThoraxFreya Baskeyfield9 September 2020Flitwick Osteopathy Cliniccartilage, disc, exercise, facet, fracture, infection, joint, ligament, low back, muscles, osteoporosis, pain, scaroiliac, sprain, strain

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