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Effective Exercises to Relieve Neck Pain and Improve Flexibility
3 April 2025

Effective Exercises to Relieve Neck Pain and Improve Flexibility

Suffering from neck pain can significantly interfere with our daily activities. This pain may cause restricted motion, stiffness, discomfort, or even headaches originating from the neck. It can occur due to a variety of reasons, including poor posture, muscle strain, and degenerative changes. read more

Glute Muscle Weakness and Back Pain
17 February 2025

Glute Muscle Weakness and Back Pain

The glute muscles are crucial for the stability of the hips, pelvis, and lower back through supporting posture and enabling movements such as walking, weight-bearing, and getting in and out of a chair. When the glutes are weak, they can contribute to low back pain. read more

The Importance of Core Strength and Consequences of Core Weakness
5 February 2025

The Importance of Core Strength and Consequences of Core Weakness

Core strength is essential for overall body stability, balance, and functional movement. The core includes not just the abdominal muscles, but also the back, hips, and pelvis. read more

What is lumbar instability and how can Osteopathy help?
13 January 2025

What is lumbar instability and how can Osteopathy help?

Lumbar instability refers to an excessive movement or lack of support in the lumbar spine (lower back) due to weakened or injured structures, such as muscles, ligaments, and intervertebral discs. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and difficulty with movement, and may result from factors like injury, degenerative disc disease, poor posture, or muscle imbalances. read more

What is a TMJ Dysfunction and how can Osteopathy help with it?
13 December 2024

What is a TMJ Dysfunction and how can Osteopathy help with it?

Have you been experiencing jaw pain that is sometimes associated with tight surrounding muscles and/or a clicking or popping sensation? Then you may have a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and here’s everything you need to know about it and how osteopathy can help with it. read more

How Osteopathy can help with pregnancy related conditions and pains
6 December 2024

How Osteopathy can help with pregnancy related conditions and pains

During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through various physical changes and this can place stress on the body. As a result, pregnant women often experience musculoskeletal issues which can be uncomfortable and/or debilitating. Here are some commonly experienced issues and how Osteopathy can help. read more

What is Sciatica?
11 October 2024

What is Sciatica?

Have you been experiencing lower back pain that sometimes radiates down into the legs? Is there sometimes an accompanying burning sensation and/or a feeling of weakness in the legs? Then you may have a condition known as sciatica and here’s everything you need to know. read more

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Everything you need to know
13 September 2024

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Everything you need to know

Have you been experiencing lower back pain lately? Does it feel stiff especially after sitting for long periods? Or at times do you think it is unstable in the lower back or pelvis? You may be suffering from a sacroiliac joint dysfunction and here’s everything you need to know. read more

Plantar Fasciitis Pain Management
2 September 2024

Plantar Fasciitis Pain Management

Are those first few steps of the day after getting out of bed causing you pain? Or have you been busy working at your desk, and then your heel pain flares up when you get up to walk? You may be experiencing what is commonly referred to as plantar fasciitis. read more

Trochanteric Bursitis: a common cause of lateral hip pain
16 August 2024

Trochanteric Bursitis: a common cause of lateral hip pain

Have you been experiencing hip pain, especially on the side of your hip? Does it hurt when you sit for long periods? Or when you go up and down stairs? Does it interfere with your sleep when you sleep on your side? Then you may have a condition called trochanteric bursitis and here is everything you need to know about it. read more