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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Quite regularly, I see patients presenting with pain or discomfort around the neck, shoulders, and upper back. For many of these patients, it is associated with prolonged use of electronic devices such as working or studying for long hours at the computer, or from scrolling and streaming on their smartphones and tablets. read more
Have you ever experienced pain or have suffered an injury and were unsure whether to apply heat or ice? Quite often we find ourselves placed in these scenarios and are conflicted with our decisions which could either make our condition better or worse. Here are some tips and guidelines on when to apply heat or ice for pains and injuries. read more
Vertigo is a sensation that is characterised by dizziness and spinning, which is quite often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and difficulty with balance. Vertigo can affect people of all ages but more commonly seen in older patients. read more
