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.

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.

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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.

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Minor Sports Injuries

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

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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.

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Neuralgia

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

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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.

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Cervicogenic Headaches

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

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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

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.

Tension

Stress is almost synonymous with muscle tension, often around the shoulders and neck. We can’t solve your stress, but we can certainly look at your secondary symptoms.

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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.

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