What is a concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when the brain experiences a sudden impact or jolt. It commonly occurs as a result of a blow to the head, a fall, or any force that causes the brain to move within the skull. Concussions can also occur without...
What and Who does it Affect?
Lower back pain effects up to 80% of the population at one point in their life. One cause of lower back pain can be due to spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis can be defined as a forward displacement of one vertebra on top of another. This condition affects around one...
What is Plagiocephaly?
Plagiocephaly is a condition where a baby's head is flattened on one side, causing an asymmetrical appearance.
Risk factors of plagiocephaly include prematurity, prolonged labour, unusual birth position, complicated delivery, twins, limited neck position or preference in h...
Keeping mobile is key to keeping your independence and health as you age. Osteopathic care for the elderly helps improve mobility by helping with muscle relaxation, joint flexibility, healthy blood flow and postural balance while reducing bodily pain. Our goal is to help you stay active and independ...
Fibromyalgia is a descriptive term for a condition in which patients complain of widespread muscle and joint pain, stiffness and fatigue.
Causes of Fibromyalgia
The cause of fibromyalgia remains unknown; no pathology has been found in the ‘tender spots’. It has been suggested that this is an abn...
The diaphragm is a dome shaped muscle which separates the thoracic and abdominal compartment. It has three openings consisting of vena cava foramen, oesophageal hiatus and aortic hiatus allowing passage from thorax to the abdomen.
- Oesophagus facilitates the passage of food into the stomach
- Inf...
Gastro-oesophageal reflux refers to involuntary passage of gastric contents into the oesophagus. It is one of the most common causes of gastrointestinal symptoms among infants. At birth, neuromuscular activity and lower oesophageal sphincter peristalsis are underdeveloped resulting in frequent retro...
Traditionally, pain on the outside of the hip was always attributed to a gluteal/trochanteric bursitis. More recently, literature has found that only around 20% of people with lateral hip pain have a bursitis. More commonly, the pain can be caused by a tendinopathy of the gluteus Medius or Minimus....