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 […]
Can Osteopathy help wrist sprain?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post In a wrist sprain, the ligaments around the wrist are stretched or torn. As is the case with all ligament injuries, the severity is graded from I-III. Osteopathy possesses a number of techniques that are very effective in the treatment of wrist […]
Can osteopathy help De Quervain’s tenosynovitis?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (DQT) is inflammation of the tendons and tendon sheaths of two thumb muscles. De Quervain’s is also known as ‘new mum’s thumb’ because hormonal fluctuations affecting the tendons, combined with hand positions used to support the weight of a […]
Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling: Which Is Right for You?
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post Are dry needling and acupuncture the same thing? If you were to compare dry needling and acupuncture merely based on a visual, distinguishing between the two might pose a challenge. Both therapies utilize thin, stainless steel needles and involve inserting them into […]
The Holistic Healing Power of Osteopathy: Integrating Mind, Body, and Mental Health
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post Mental health is an increasingly important issue, both globally and in the UK, where millions of people are affected by conditions such as anxiety and depression. In recent years, awareness around mental health has grown, but many still face challenges accessing comprehensive […]
How Osteopathy Heals Rotator Cuff Shoulder Injuries
HEALTH ADVICE By Laurie Melrose-Doering, Osteopath & Applied Kinesiologist TOPICS IN THE POST Recent Post Dealing with a rotator cuff injury can be daunting, but with the right approach and support, full recovery is attainable. Ensuring sufficient rest is crucial when managing rotator cuff injuries; thus, taking breaks from activities that may worsen the condition is […]