Common Complaints

Neck Arthritis - Chronic Neck Pain – Cervical Spondylosis

“For people with acute and subacute neck pain, Spinal Manipulation was more effective than medication in both the short and long term” Annals of Internal Medicine, Jan 2012 Cervical spondylosis is an age-related degeneration (‘wear and tear’) of the bones (vertebrae) and discs in the neck. As we get older the discs become thinner and the vertebrae move closer together. Further degeneration due to poor posture, trauma and inappropriate exercise will cause mechanical loading (compression) of one vertebra (neck bone) on another vertebrae which will increase the rate of joint damage.

Thoracic outlet syndrome

By Dr Guy Ashburner in common complaints

April 19, 2018

“Recent studies have shown that, in general, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is more common in women than men, particularly among those with poor muscular development, poor posture or both.” Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when there is compression, injury, or irritation of the nerves (brachial plexus) and/or blood vessels (subclavian artery or vein) as they pass from the neck toward the armpit or upper arm through a space in the upper chest between the collar bone (clavicle) and the first rib.

Hip Osteoarthritis

By Dr Guy Ashburner in common complaints

April 18, 2018

Research shows that manual therapy such as osteopathy can relievepain, increase flexibility and improve quality of life for peoplewith osteoarthritis As a weight bearing joint the hip is also commonly affected by hiposteoarthritis. Symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip include localpain and stiffness (particularly in the morning) that may refer tothe groin, thigh, buttocks, or knee. Pain is worse with activityand better with rest. The hip becomes more inflamed and mobility inthe joint is lost.

Unlocking the body's ability to heal itself

By Dr Guy Ashburner in common complaints

August 1, 2017

Every parent wants a healthy child, and a functioning immune system is one of the keys to a healthy child who will resist infections, allergies, and chronic illnesses. A healthy immune system is resilient to disease and infection. Some children may be repetitively affected by infections, colds, flu, ear infections and respiratory infections. When the immune system is weakened or compromised, disease and infection are given a chance to manifest themselves.

Osteopathy Treats Groin Strain/Injury

By Dr Guy Ashburner in common complaints

May 19, 2017

“Good osteopathy is not only receiving treatment. An osteopath will also give you good advice on avoiding the condition for which you are being treated and can often detect the signs of impending trouble. Good coaches and athletes should have the arrows of osteopathy in their quiver of medical backup - it can lessen the need for far more drastic treatment later.” Lord Sebastian Coe, CH KBE - Double Olympic Gold Medallist - The Mechanics of Sports Injuries.

Osteopathy Treats Constipation

By Dr Guy Ashburner in common complaints

April 19, 2017

Constipation refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass. So passing stools less than usual could be a sign of constipation. Other symptoms of constipation may include stomach ache and cramps, feeling bloated, feeling sick, loss of appetite and lack of energy. Constipation has many possible causes. Constipation most commonly occurs when waste or stool moves too slowly through the digestive tract or cannot be eliminated effectively, which may cause the stool to become hard and dry.

Osteopathy Treats Hip Bursitis

By Dr Guy Ashburner in common complaints

April 19, 2017

Hip bursitis symptoms most often include a deep aching pain that concentrates on the outside of the hip joint at the top of the outer thigh. This sometimes includes buttock pain which may extend down the outside of the leg towards the knee. The pain is usually intense and sharp in the early stages of the condition and may develop into a dull ache over time. Normal activities such as walking, climbing stairs, running, sitting cross-legged, getting up from a chair or prolonged standing often aggravate the symptoms.

Osteopathy Treats Hip Pain

By Dr Guy Ashburner in common complaints

April 19, 2017

Osteopathy Treats Hip Pain. The hip joint is vital to the movement and essential for weight bearing capabilities because it acts as the connection between the legs and torso. As a integral component of the pelvis, the hip joint is strong and stable. However hip pain can be brought on by certain conditions. These include the following: 1) arthritis, which is caused by excessive weight through the hip joint 2) Trochanteric bursitis, when there is inflammation of the bursa over the outside of the hip joint brought on by increased activity; 3) Tendonitis 4) Snapping Hip Syndrome, caused when muscles or ligaments are imbalanced and 5) Hip fractures.

Osteopathy Treats Plantar Fasciitis

By Dr Guy Ashburner in common complaints

April 19, 2017

The arch of the foot functions like a bow (as in a bow and arrow), and the plantar fascia is like the string of the bow. The tension in the “bow string” holds the shape of the arch. But every time you step, the “bow string” stretches. and when stretched too hard and too often, it gets irritated, and then it’s like a bow shooting you in the foot!” Anon

Wall Sits: Good or Bad? Do wall sits do anything?

By Dr Guy Ashburner in common complaints

November 17, 2016

“The mechanical principles on which Osteopathy is based are as old as the universe.” Philosophy of Osteopathy A ‘wall-sit” is where you lean your back against the wall and hold thighs parallel to the ground in a squat position, or you have a ball against the wall and you move into said wall position. The ‘wall-sit” is a very common exercise used by athletes, coaches, exercise instructors and fitness enthusiasts.

Neck Arthritis - Chronic Neck Pain – Cervical Spondylosis

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Hip Osteoarthritis

Unlocking the body's ability to heal itself

Osteopathy Treats Groin Strain/Injury

Osteopathy Treats Constipation

Osteopathy Treats Hip Bursitis

Osteopathy Treats Hip Pain

Osteopathy Treats Plantar Fasciitis

Wall Sits: Good or Bad? Do wall sits do anything?

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