Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles at the base of the abdomen. Some people assume that only women have one, but we all do.

Osteopathy, Lower Back, Pelvis, BackFreya Baskeyfield25 February 2022Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicabdomen, childbirth, coccyx, episiotomies, faecal, hips, incontinence, lower back, muscles, pain, pelvic floor, pelvis, physiotherapy, pregnancy, rehabilitation, relax, spine, stress, tailbone, tears, trauma, urinary

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.

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”.

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

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

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.

Osteopathy, Back, Head & Neck, Jaw, Lower Back, Ribs & Thorax, ShoulderFreya Baskeyfield21 October 2020Flitwick Osteopathic Clinicbreathing, cervigogenic, diaphragm, exercise, headache, jaw, massage, muscles, neck, relax, shoulders, stress

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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