Osteo v rheumatoid arthritis
A very commonly queried question – what the difference between the osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is. The answer is quite simple – quite a lot. Arthritis means ‘inflammation of a…
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain (Lower back pain)
Lower back pain is an epidemic, with 80% of people getting back pain at some point in their life. The severity and frequency of course changes depending on the type…
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Knee pain is a common issue. As the running seasons is firmly upon us, many competitors are increasing training time as the marathons and park runs draw closer. One potential…
5 Things To Remember When Visiting Your Osteopath
If you’re giving this Osteopathy thing a go for the first time, there will be things that you need to do, remember and/or be prepared for as you get ready…
Osteopath vs Chiropractor
What Is The Difference Between an Osteopath Chiropractor and Physiotherapist? Have you ever wondered what the difference is between osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists? You wouldn’t be alone. I get asked…
Osteopathy Manchester
So How Come Osteopathy Isn’t Well Known in Manchester Manchester Osteopathy has a profile problem. An awareness issue. Always the bridesmaid, osteopathy is never the bride that is physiotherapy. Or…
Hypermobility
We’ve all seen those party trickers, the contortionists, the finger benders, the ankle behind the headers, the limboists. Maybe you’re one yourself. It’s kind of fun. Such flexibility is called…
Back Pain – The leading cause of disability worldwide?
Back Pain – The leading cause of disability worldwide? No surprise here really and it’s hardly an original piece of trivia – it’s back pain (GlobalBurden of Disease, 2010). There’s nothing…