What is it?If you overpronate the inward rotation of the lower leg is exaggerated. This, in turn, increases stresses on the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the foot, lower leg and knee as they try to limit the movement. Overpronation usually causes overuse injuries, especially in runners. This is quite a common problem and can […]
Osteopath
Hand Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative condition involving one or more joints of the thumb and fingers.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is common and charcterised by pain in the heel.
Costochondritis (or ‘a pain in the ribs’)
Costochondritis is a painful condition where there is inflammation of the costochondral junctions (the attachments of the ribs to the breastbone or sternum.) It is diagnosed by symptoms (there is no specific test.)
Coccyx Pain
The coccyx is a triangularshaped bone located at the base of the spine. It is possible to fracture, dislocate or bruise the bone. Coccyx injuries occur more commonly in women because the pelvis is wider (so the coccyx is more exposed).
Hand and Foot pain/stiffness
The most common musculoskeletal problem seen at Angel Yard Osteopaths is low back pain, followed by neck and shoulder pain. However, osteopaths also treat limbs as well as backs.
Peripheral neuropathy or ‘pins and needles’
Peripheral neuropathy (or ‘pins and needles’) is commonly seen in the clinic.
