The information on this page is intended as an overview of what a patient might reasonably expect their osteopath to consider as part of their consultation. It should not be used for the purpose of self diagnosis and management. Readers are advised to seek medical advice if they are experiencing one of the problems described here.
Osteopath
Lower limb problems
Patello-femoral pain syndrome |
Pain with running felt around the front of the knee(Patellofemoral pain syndrome)
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Patellar tendinitis |
Pain at the front of the knee just below the knee cap(Patellar tendinitis)
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Achilles tendinitis |
Recurrent calf
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Plantar fasciitis |
Deep pain under the heel(Plantar fasciitis)
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Sever's disease |
Adolescent heel pain associated with running and jumping(Sever’s disease)
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General conditions
Osteoarthritis |
Degeneration of the joints causing pain(Osteoarthritis)
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Rheumatoid arthritis |
Destructive autoimmune arthritis(Rheumatoid arthritis)
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Head
Headache |
Types: headache, cervicogenic headache, migraine(Headache)
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Jaw pain / (TMJ) dysfunction |
Pain and locking in the mandibular joint(Jaw pain)
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Vertigo |
Dizziness and balance difficulties(Vertigo)
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Neck Problems
Simple neck pain |
Pain from the joints and muscles of the cervical spine(Simple neck pain)
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Whiplash |
Sudden throwing back and forth of the head(Whiplash)
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Wry neck / torticolis |
Severe neck pain that is stuck bent in one direction(Wry neck/torticolis)
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Back Problems
Simple back pain |
SPONDYLITIS / SPONDYLOSIS, DISC DISEASE & POSTURAL SYNDROME(Simple back pain)
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Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction |
Pain in the back of the hip area, usually one sided(SIJ dysfunction)
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Nerve Problems
Carpal tunnel syndrome |
Achy hand with numbness or weakness(Carpal tunnel syndrome)
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Sciatica |
Shooting pain in the back of the leg(Sciatica)
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Pinched nerves |
Nerve roots or major nerves compressed by local tissues(Pinched nerves)
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Double crush syndrome |
Nerve symptoms is unclear, two partial compressions found(Double crush syndrome)
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Radiculopathy |
Nerve compression leading to pain & loss of nerve function(Radiculopathy)
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Sports / Acute Injuries
Muscle strain / tear |
Damaged muscle from over-exertion(Muscle strain)
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Ligament sprain / rupture |
Damaged ligament from excess force(Ligament sprain)
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Subluxations and dislocations |
Injuries causing joint separation(Subluxations and dislocations)
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Fractures |
Water safe resin casting and braces(Fractures)
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Contusions / cork |
Muscle injury from direct impact(Contusions/cork)
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Common upper limb problems
Tennis elbow / lateral elbow pain |
Chronic strain of the elbow muscles(Lateral epicondylitis)
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Frozen shoulder |
Adhesive capsulitis causing limited shoulder movement(Frozen sholder)
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Subacromial impingement syndrome |
Tendonitis/bursitis of the shoulder(Shoulder tendonitis & bursitis)
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