Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This tissue can affect the ovaries, bladder, bowel, pelvic ligaments, and other areas within the pelvis. Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 9 Australian women and can present very differently from person to person. Unfortunately, many women…
TMJ, TMJ syndrome, disorder, dysfunction… These are some of the terms you might hear for jaw pain but what do they all mean? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that forms your jaw. It is made up of the temporal bone of your skull and your mandible (your jaw bone) with a cushioning disc…
Electronic devices are now part of everyday life for many children and teenagers, whether for learning, social connection, or entertainment. With increased screen time, we are also seeing more young people experiencing discomfort related to postural strain and prolonged device use. Common complaints our Osteopaths see in children due to prolonged device use include:• Headaches•…
Pinching pain in the hip caused by femoroacetabular impingement Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition of the hip in which extra bone grows along either one of both bones that make up the hip (the femur/leg bone or acetabulum/pelvic bone). This gives the bones an irregular shape and can causes friction and ‘impingement’ of the…
Is watching the tennis reminding you about the sore elbow that is still bothering you? As discussed in our last blog you don’t need to play tennis to suffer from “tennis elbow”. If you have tennis elbow, one of the most effective ways to help manage it is through strengthening exercises….
Our Osteopaths discuss the causes, symptoms and best course of management for osteoarthritis of the hip The hip is made up of 2 bones; the femur (thigh bone) and the acetabulum (part of the pelvic bone). These bones make up a ‘ball and socket’ joint which is covered with a smooth, slippery substance known as…
