Category: Chronic Pain
Linea Alba Hernia and Neck Pain
A Linea Alba Hernia (AKA Epigastric Hernia) is a protrusion on the midline between the tummy button (Umbilicus) and the bottom of the rib cage. (Xiphoid Process) They are common in ‘tubby’ men between the age of 20-50. They don’t …
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
I’m often approached by people who’ve had failed treatment for pain in the sacroiliac region with other osteopaths or physiotherapists. This is not just becasue it’s an area of work I specialise in. Chronic sacroiliac pain can be difficult to …
Treating Mind & Body – A Simple Biological Explanation
These days I find most of my clients are very open to discussing the mind & body connection which is central to my osteopathic work. I like to work with my clients to expand this idea with some thoughts about …
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Treating Mind & Body
As an Osteopath I treat mind and body, but I find it hard to think about the mind and body as separate entities. They are essential and interwoven elements of the person. I treat people. Think about how we use …
Number 1 Posture Tip to Avoid Back Pain
Most people with back pain get this wrong. Most people who’ve never had significant back pain get it right without realisisng it. All children get it right. It’s the opposite of what many profesionals have been saying for many years.
Case Study – Female with Lateral hip Pain
This anonymised case study is an example of what I do with real patients. It is published with permission, but the name has been changed. The Client Lucy is 44 year old primary school teacher. She is generally fit and …
Is chronic pain due to damage or sensitivity?
In many cases of chronic pain, I prefer to use the word ‘sensitivity’ instead of ‘pain.’ People associate pain with damage but chronic pain is often due to issues with the nervous system making it too sensitive rather than physical …
Sat Nav for Pain – Chronic Pain Movement Strategies.
A few years ago, on a wet miserable winter night somewhere in North Yorkshire I was driving home, and the road ahead was blocked. I didn’t have Sat Nav, a map or any local knowledge and there were no other …
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