Can osteopathy help shoulder instability?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post When we speak of shoulder instability, we are referring to the ball-in socket – the glenohumeral – joint of the shoulder. In shoulder instability, the head of the humerus is not maintained in the centre of the glenoid fossa. This can be […]
Can Osteopathy Help my Rotator Cuff Injury?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Fortunately, rotator cuff problems can be successfully treated with osteopathy, and exercises (avoiding overhead activities) advised by an osteopath or physiotherapist. Occasionally, steroid injections or surgery is required. What […]
Can Osteopathy Help Frozen Shoulder?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a shoulder condition characterized by restricted movement, stiffness, and pain. It is slightly more common in women and usually affects people over the age of 50. Frozen shoulder does eventually resolve without treatment, but it takes a […]
Can Osteopathy Help Labral Tear?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post The labrum is a fibrous cartilaginous ring that attaches to the socket of the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder. In a labral tear, the labrum is torn as a result of trauma to the shoulder or overuse. Often, there is also a […]
Can osteopathy help AC joint sprain? How to deal with acromioclavicular joint pain
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the articulation between the acromion of the scapula and the collarbone (clavicle). Together with the glenohumeral, sternoclavicular and scapulothoracic joints, the AC joint is enables shoulder movement. The acromioclavicular ligaments support the AC joint. What causes acromioclavicular […]
Can osteopathy help biceps tendinopathy?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post Biceps brachii is a digastric muscle, meaning it has two bellies – a long head and a short head. In biceps tendinopathy, the tendon of the long head of biceps becomes inflamed. Biceps tendinopathy is a very common cause of anterior shoulder […]
Can osteopathy help subscapularis tendinopathy?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post Subscapularis tendinopathy is a very painful condition usually caused by overuse or traumatic injury to the subscapularis tendon. The subscapularis muscle is one of the rotator cuff muscles and, as such, plays an important role in stabilizing the ball-in-socket joint of the […]
Can Osteopathy Help Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) describes compression of the nerves and blood vessels as they pass from the neck and thoracic outlet into the shoulder and arm. TOS has a very broad list of symptoms, ranging from pins and needles or numbness in […]
Can Osteopathy Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment in the body, with as many as 3 in 10 women affected at some point during their lifetime. Its debilitating nature is due to the many associated symptoms, ranging from persistent […]
Can Osteopathy Help Carpal Instability?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post Carpal instability is due to disruption of the ligamentous support of the carpal bones and radius. Because carpals belong to one of the most complicated regions of musculoskeletal anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment is very fine-tuned. As a result, many patients with carpal […]