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Do You Need Imaging for Back Pain?
Most uncomplicated episodes of back pain do not need an immediate scan. Imaging is useful when serious pathology is suspected, neurological findings are…
Ben Cohen
Oct 92 min read
Ultrasound for a Lump or Swelling: What Happens Next?
Ultrasound can characterise many superficial lumps and swellings, including whether they appear solid or fluid-filled and how they relate to nearby…
Ben Cohen
Oct 92 min read
What Is MSK Ultrasound and What Can It Assess?
MSK ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to examine selected superficial muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursae, joints and lumps in real time. It does…
Ben Cohen
Oct 72 min read
What Should You Wear to an Osteopathy Appointment?
An osteopathy appointment begins with your history and goals, followed by an examination relevant to the problem. The osteopath should explain findings,…
Ben Cohen
Oct 72 min read
How Many Osteopathy Sessions Might I Need?
An osteopathy appointment begins with your history and goals, followed by an examination relevant to the problem. The osteopath should explain findings,…
Ben Cohen
Oct 62 min read
Is Osteopathy Safe? Understanding Consent, Risks and Alternatives
Osteopathy is generally low risk when a registered practitioner takes an appropriate history, examines safely, obtains informed consent and adapts care. No…
Ben Cohen
Oct 62 min read
Do You Need a GP Referral to See an Osteopath?
An osteopathy appointment begins with your history and goals, followed by an examination relevant to the problem. The osteopath should explain findings,…
Ben Cohen
Oct 52 min read
What Happens at Your First Osteopathy Appointment?
An osteopathy appointment begins with your history and goals, followed by an examination relevant to the problem. The osteopath should explain findings,…
Ben Cohen
Oct 52 min read
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
Oct 12 min read
What Does an Osteopath Do and When Should You See One?
An osteopathy appointment begins with your history and goals, followed by an examination relevant to the problem. The osteopath should explain findings,…
Ben Cohen
Sep 172 min read
What can an MSK ultrasound scan show—and when might you need a different test?
What MSK ultrasound can assess, its limitations and when MRI, X-ray or another test may be more appropriate. Private scans in Epping.
Ben Cohen
Sep 162 min read
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