Advice & information blog

Carpal tunnel syndrome
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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Are you experiencing wrist pain or numbness in the fingers and hands that worsens at night? Carpal tunnel syndrome could be to blame.

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Diabetes
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What is Diabetes?

You may have heard of diabetes, but are you familiar with the signs and symptoms? Let’s take a dive to learn more…

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hamstring strain - sports injuries Maidstone and Rainham
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INJURY BLOG: HAMSTRING STRAIN

Have you ever started a new running program with a little too much enthusiasm and ended up hobbling around the house, wincing when you go to sit down or stand up? A strained hamstring is the likely culprit!  The hamstring is the group of three muscles that run down the back of your thigh. It is a common sports injury, and one of the most commonly injured muscles among runners.

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Osteopath faqs
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Osteopathy FAQs

So you’ve heard about the health benefits of osteopathic treatment and you still have some questions… We’ve got you! We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions that we get asked as osteopaths.

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golfers elbow
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INJURY BLOG: MEDIAL EPICONDYLITIS (GOLFER’S ELBOW) 

You may have heard of tennis elbow, but are you familiar with its counterpart, golfer’s elbow? Both are tendon injuries; the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. So what’s the difference? This problem in the outer elbow is known as tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), while golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) is located in the inner elbow and forearm.

Read on to learn more about the causes and symptoms of golfer’s elbow, and how it is treated.

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osteopathy to help pain
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The Skeletal System

Did you know that the human skeleton has 206 bones! It’s no wonder that the skeletal system accounts for almost a quarter of a person’s body weight. Let’s take a look at your skeletal system and ways to help it function optimally.

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Shoulder pain treatment
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Biceps Tendinopathy

Ever felt a sudden rush of pain down the front of your shoulder? You could be suffering from biceps tendinopathy.

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Headache treatment in Rainham and Maidstone
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Headaches!

Whether you are stressed, dehydrated, ate an ice-cream way too quickly or are a chronic sufferer, it’s safe to say we’ve all experienced a headache or two in our day. But if you’re finding that your ‘once in a blue moon’ headache is becoming a regular visitor, it’s time to seek professional help. Osteopathy can help those suffering from chronic headaches by determining the underlying cause and treating the body as a whole. Let’s take a quick look and see how we can help you to feel your best!

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SIJ Pain and back pain
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Sacroiliac joint pain: We can help!

Many of us have experienced lower back pain at some point in our lives. Whether that is after a fall, running or simply sitting down for too long most days. SIJ is short for ‘sacroiliac joint’, and SIJ pain contributes to around 15-30% of back pain. But most of us don’t know much about it, so today we are delving into SIJ pain and how we can help!

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Osteopathy and the nervous system
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The Nervous System

Have you ever wondered what makes our bodies do what they do? Why we move, talk, breathe and everything in between? Well, there is one system of the body that is primarily responsible for driving all those things… your nervous system.

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Get exercise advice from your Osteopath if you are in pain.
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Tips For Your Home Workout

Are you exercising from home more now? If so, great! See how your osteopath can help you if something is wrong.

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