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Rib Pain: Muscular, Joint or Something Requiring Medical Review?
Rib pain can arise from muscles, joints, cartilage or a minor injury, but chest, lung, heart, abdominal and bone conditions can present similarly.…
Ben Cohen
4 days ago2 min read
Jaw Pain and TMJ Problems: Can Osteopathy Help?
Osteopathy may help selected jaw problems by addressing movement, muscle sensitivity, neck contribution and habits, but dental, joint and medical causes…
Ben Cohen
5 days ago2 min read
Headaches and Neck Tension: Could They Be Connected?
Some headaches are influenced by neck joints, muscles and sustained loading, but headache has many causes. A careful history and neurological screen are…
Ben Cohen
5 days ago2 min read
Hip Pain: When Could It Be Coming From the Back?
Pain felt around the buttock or outer hip can sometimes be referred from the lumbar spine or nerves. The location alone cannot identify the source; hip and…
Ben Cohen
Sep 242 min read
What Causes Pain Between the Shoulder Blades?
Pain between the shoulder blades often relates to the upper back, ribs, neck, muscles or sustained activity, but chest and abdominal conditions can refer…
Ben Cohen
Sep 202 min read
Why Do I Wake Up With Neck Pain?
A stiff or painful neck often reflects irritated joints, muscles or load sensitivity and usually does not mean the neck is damaged or 'out of place'. Sleep…
Ben Cohen
Sep 192 min read
Can an Osteopath Help a Stiff or Painful Neck?
A stiff or painful neck often reflects irritated joints, muscles or load sensitivity and usually does not mean the neck is damaged or 'out of place'. Sleep…
Ben Cohen
Sep 192 min read
What Causes Sciatica and How Is It Assessed?
Sciatica describes pain and/or neurological symptoms from irritation of a nerve root in the lower back. It commonly affects one leg and may include…
Ben Cohen
Sep 182 min read
Why Does My Back Hurt When I Sit?
Most lower back pain is not caused by serious disease and often improves with time, movement and graded activity. Sitting may aggravate symptoms because of…
Ben Cohen
Sep 182 min read
Can Osteopathy Help Lower Back Pain?
Most lower back pain is not caused by serious disease and often improves with time, movement and graded activity. Sitting may aggravate symptoms because of…
Ben Cohen
Sep 172 min read
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