Category: Osteopathy

Back Pain: 15 Things You Need To Know

Back Pain: Myths Versus Facts This is an interesting article on back pain that was originally featured in the Irish Independent. Back pain is so prevalent that it costs the country more than cancer and diabetes treatment combined. However, there are many myths circulating about the condition. We asked some of Ireland’s leading experts to shed some light on the common ailment Managing back pain costs the State more than cancer and diabetes combined. Most of […]

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Painkillers and NSAIDs versus Osteopathy

Painkillers and NSAIDs versus Osteopathy? This is an area of great debate. Painkillers (such as paracetamol) and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such ibuprofen) are two of the most common pharmaceutical drugs used to treat musculoskeletal (mechanical) pain. However, recent evidence has shown that these types of drugs are very often ineffective, if not inappropriate, in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Here Osteopath Tim Goullet sheds some light as to why traditional forms of physical therapy […]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway of ligaments and bones at the base of the hand/wrist, which houses the median nerve and tendons. Sometimes, thickening from irritated tendons or other swelling narrows the tunnel and causes the median nerve to be compressed leading to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).

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Osteopathy in Perspective

Are Your Problems Connected?

It is not uncommon to have more than one problem in the body simultaneously. This surprises many people but as osteopaths, this is actually something we see very often. This is good news for patients, who may find resolution to several persistent problems. However, the key is finding the primary problem.

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Cranial osteopathy for treating colic in babies

CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY AND BABIES

Did you know that cranial osteopathy for treating colic in babies can be an effective treatment? As well as this, it can be used in a number of other conditions. This article by Liz Neale, originally published on the Daily Mail Online in June 2011, highlights some of the benefits of cranial osteopathy.

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