by Rob Amato | Apr 13, 2023 | Blog, Neck pain, osteopathy
A stiff neck or (Acute wry neck), also known as acute torticollis. It is a painful condition that affects the neck muscles and causes the head to tilt to one side. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as sleeping in an awkward position, an injury, or a...
by Rob Amato | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, osteopathy, rehab
What Is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is painful weakening of the tendons that join your forearm muscles to your bones. It happens when you work your elbow too much by repeating certain motions. You might hear your doctor call it lateral epicondylitis. Despite the...
by Rob Amato | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Injury, osteopathy, rehab, shoulder pain
Frozen shoulder is a common and complex musculoskeletal condition. It has a few other names including: adhesive capsulitis, scapulo-humeral periarthritis, periarthritis, pericapsulitis, stiff shoulder and obliterative bursitis. Don’t worry, they are all very...
by B&HC | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog, osteopathy, shoulder pain
written by Dr. Belle Picco What is the condition? Osteopath Docklands can help Subacromial impingement. Which refers to inflammation and irritation to the rotator cuff as they pass through the subacromial space. The subacromial space houses the rotator cuff (comprised...
by B&HC | Jul 16, 2019 | Blog, home-news, Latest News, osteopathy
ingWhat is Tennis Elbow? Lateral Epicondylitis (more commonly known as Tennis Elbow) is a chronic condition where the tendon of the extensor muscles in the forearm becomes inflamed due to overuse. Pain is felt on the outside part of the elbow, where the tendon...
by B&HC | Jul 8, 2019 | Blog, Exercise, home-news, Latest News, osteopathy, rehab
Using a spikey ball on a regular basis is a great way to maintain flexibility, ease muscle tension and optimise performance. Spikey balls are particularly effective at releasing tightness due to myofascial trigger points. These are the tight bands and contractions...
