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Upper Crossed Syndrome
Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a muscle imbalance pattern in the upper body, commonly caused by poor posture, repetitive movements, and/or a combination of tight and weak muscles.
Facet Joint Injuries
Facet joints are synovial joints in the posterior vertebrae that connect to the vertebrae together providing stability and support. Facet joint injuries make up a large proportion of lower back and neck injuries, both chronic and acute.
Bursitis
Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursae. Bursa are small fluid filled sacs around the body designed to cushion the joint and help reduce friction between the bones, tendons and muscles.
Pregnancy
Aches and Pains During Pregnancy & How Osteopathy Can Help Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey, but for many, it also comes with its fair share of physical discomfort.
Dry Needling: How It Works & Its Benefits
Dry needling is a technique used by osteopaths and other healthcare professionals to relieve muscle pain and improve movement.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that focuses on treating the body as a whole, rather than just addressing isolated symptoms.
Sciatica/Sciatic Nerve Irritation
The most common symptom experienced when the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed is sharp shooting pain along the back of the leg. Commonly this pain begins in the hip and can travel down as far as the foot depending on the severity of irritation.
