We treat a wide variety of conditions here are some of the most common.

Climbing Injuries

95% of headaches suffered are of a musculoskeletal origin. These are often called tension headaches, which are commonly caused by slow alterations in posture over time that puts increasing stress on supporting muscles tendons and ligaments. Consequently, these headaches are treatable and relief can be found after a small number of osteopathic treatments.

Sports medicine focuses on:-

• injury prevention
• diagnosis of injury
• treatment
• rehabilitation
• advice and self management

Sports medicine is not only for elite athletes; instead, it is for anyone who is unable to participate in their chosen sport.

Disc injuries are sometimes called slipped discs but this phrase is misleading. A disc is the supporting structure between the vertebrae and acts as a shock absorber for the spine. The disc does not slip; it bulges. The contents of the disc can rupture through the wall of the disc or the disc can even collapse. These changes to the disc can then compress the surrounding nerves and spinal cord causing pain in the local area as well as causing symptoms in the legs and arms.

Your osteopath will diagnose the level of damage to the disc then give advice on the best course of action. In most cases, osteopathy can reduce many of the presenting symptoms. In rare cases, patients may need to be referred to a neurologist or an orthopaedic surgeon.

If you are suffering from mild or acute back pain, please contact your local Osteopath for a correct diagnosis.

Shoulder pain can have complicated origins so it is important to have correctly diagnosed. The shoulder is prone to injuries, which can, if not addressed quickly, lead to more serious conditions such as a frozen shoulder. Most problems in the shoulders are caused by a change in function due to a postural change over time or a change in lifestyle. Often large nerves supplying the shoulder are compressed or supporting muscles are overworked leading to pain and discomfort.

The neck is the most common area to be affected by postural changes as it supports the weight of the head. Stiffness and tension can occur, reducing the mobility of the neck, resulting in aches and pain. Trauma to the neck during car accidents or falls can cause damage to a variety of structures leading to pain and stiffness. Trauma may also cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, and symptoms in the arms.

Your Osteopath will focus on the underlying structures causing the pain and treat these accordingly. For any neck or shoulder pain it is important to consult your Osteopath for advice and treatment as soon as possible. This will allow for a greater likelihood of a successful recovery.