Other conditions treated by Osteopaths

Osteopathic treatment of sinus problems

As you may already know, your four air-filled chambers called sinuses are found in the frontal bones above your eyes, behind the upper nose, in the sphenoid bones behind your eyes and in your cheekbones.
Their function is to humidify the air as it journeys to the lungs and trap bacteria in the mucus produced by the lymphatic membranes. This bacteria can then be removed from the sinuses by swallowing the mucus or pushing it out of the naval cavity.

Do I have joint hypermobility?

Joint hypermobility, or being ‘double jointed’, is when a person has a greater than normal range of movement in one or more…

Repetitive Strain injuries

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) affects as many 1 worker in every 50 in the UK. Affecting the upper body mostly – the hands,…

Stress and Osteopathy

Many of know what stress is and know that it is detrimental to our health. It raises blood pressure, weakens the immune system…

Hypermobility and Osteopathy

Hypermobility refers to the overmobility of the joints of the spine and usually affects other joints of the body. It can be…

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a relatively common condition of unknown cause which affects middle aged women in particular and results in…

Stress management and Osteopathy

We all get stressed at some, or many, points in our lives. Have a look at these 20 tips for managing stress when it hits: Be…

Osteoporosis – the silent disease

Currently costing the NHS approximately £1.75 million per year and affecting 1 in 3 women and 1 in 12 men over 50, osteoporosis…

Osteopathy and asthma

Asthma is a common and debilitating respiratory condition which can affect people of all ages. Sufferers experience difficulties…

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