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Adam Whatley
- May 21, 2020
- 3 min
Chronic Back Pain Treatment Birmingham
Low back pain is a very common problem and a significant cause of morbidity and socioeconomic loss. It is the second leading cause of disability and poor activity. It imposes a considerable amount of pressure on society and the NHS, and is the most expensive musculoskeletal disorders. Low back pain can also be associated with leg pain, many factors contribute to this process. These include disc degeneration or herniation, spinal facet joint degeneration, ligament inflammation
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Adam Whatley
- Feb 2, 2020
- 2 min
Treatment for frozen shoulder Birmingham
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), occurs when the capsule of the shoulder joint becomes inflammed. It is thought to have an autoimmune connection in which the body overreacts to a minimal injury and then cells in the joint release inflammatory chemicals that cause pain. Following a period of inflammation, scar tissue develops which produces a very stiff and painful shoulder. Symptoms of a frozen shoulder include stiffness that worsens at first, but gradually begins to i
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Adam Whatley
- Jan 16, 2020
- 2 min
What are the different types of back pain?
The intensity and manageability of different types of back pain are very different for every person. For example, one person with a disc herniation, will feel different symptoms than somebody with a ligament injury or a muscle strain. Your back has to deal with many various strong forces throughout the day, such as bending, over compression, twisting, jolts, or poor posture. Any of your spinal structures are capable of becoming irritated or injured - producing back pain. Com
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Adam Whatley
- Dec 23, 2019
- 2 min
Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc
This article follows on from the article previous – what are the signs of a herniated disc? For lower back and neck herniated discs, conservative treatments can usually be applied for around 2-6 weeks to help reduce pain and promote functional mobility. Not one single treatment option works for every single patient, It is therefore important to find the correct treatment for the individual patient. also, patients may need a combination of different treatment options to promot
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Adam Whatley
- Dec 23, 2019
- 3 min
What are the signs of a Disc Herniation?
Herniated discs can cause a variety of different symptoms, and these can vary depending on where the disc herniation is. Herniated Discs in the neck: Herniated discs in the neck are less common than in the lower back because there is less disc material and much less compression force. This being said you can increase the pressure on your cervical spine (neck) when you’re hunched over in poor postures, like looking at your phone. But ultimately, it’s your lumbar spine (lower b
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Adam Whatley
- Dec 2, 2019
- 3 min
WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS?
Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot condition with heel pain. The plantar fascia is a strong band of fibrous tissue which is found at the bottom of the foot, with the purpose to provide support for the arch of the foot and to enable foot control and shock-absorption. The plantar fascia has the functional role of maintaining the foot arch foot stability and promotes functional biomechanics. At rest the plantar fascia is shortened, when standing and the foot weighted, the p
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Adam Whatley
- Nov 1, 2019
- 3 min
Who should I see for Back Pain Treatment? Osteopath, Chiropractor or Physio? Birmingham
Back pain and/or sciatica is a very common complaint within musculoskeletal practice, and can cause huge difficulties with normal daily activities, let alone sport and exercise. What we do know is that fortunately back pain and sciatica can be effectively treated in most cases with the right diagnoses and corrective treatment. One question we get asked a lot is 'who is the best professional to see for my back pack, an osteopath, chiropractor or a physiotherapist?' The simple
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Adam Whatley
- Oct 6, 2019
- 2 min
Biological Treatments within the Musculoskeletal Community
Biologics or orthobiologics are used in treatment to enhance tissue healing by stimulating the recovery processes for restoration of local tissue in addition to improving symptoms related to many conditions within orthopaedic and musculoskeletal health care. The most popular biological treatment modalities currently used in clinical practice include hyaluronic acid, growth factors therapy (PRF), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and bone marrow aspirate concentrate. These treatment
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Adam Whatley
- Aug 9, 2019
- 3 min
Are You Suffering With Muscle Pain? Have you considered injection treatment for pain relief?
Whether you are suffering with ongoing muscular pain due to joint injury or joint arthritis, aggressive muscular trigger points, or chronic conditions like fibromyalgia – these can be treated with injection therapy for considerable pain relief. Trigger Point Injection for Muscle Pain Relief Trigger point injection treatment may be a good option for treating muscle aches and pains in many patients. Trigger point injections treatment is can be used to treat painful achy muscles
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Adam Whatley
- Jun 25, 2019
- 4 min
Osteopathy and Back Pain Treatment Birmingham
Osteopathy is a system of the diagnoses and treatment of medical condition s that focuses on the musculoskeletal system - otherwise the structure and function of the whole body. Osteopathy is based up on the wellbeing and the function of your bones, muscles and joints. Back pain is one of the main conditions for which people seek help from an osteopath. Osteopaths commonly use manual techniques like articulation, mobilisation and manipulation with the aim of reducing your pai
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Adam Whatley
- Jun 20, 2019
- 3 min
PRP Injection Treatment For Pain Relief Birmingham
PRP (Platelet rich plasma) injections are a relatively new treatment for then general public that is used to relieve pain by promoting long lasting tissue repair and healing of a wide range of musculoskeletal injury and/or pain conditions. PRP treatment is now a rapidly emerging therapeutic treatment that is showing exciting potential with conditions like osteoarthritis of the knee, shoulder, hip and spine, rotator cuff tears, plantar fasciitis, knee ligament (ACL) or Cartil
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Adam Whatley
- Jun 7, 2019
- 2 min
Are You Suffering With Neck Pain?
THE NECK CAN BE A VULNERABLE AREA THAT CAN HAVE EFFECTS ON THE ENTIRE BODY. Neck pain or injury can often lead to prolonged stiffness or chronic pain, and can have a huge impact on your mobility and quality of life. At Dynamic Osteopaths, we look to identify exactly what met be causing or predisposing to your neck pain or discomfort, so we can tackle the issue and provide long-lasting pain relief. SYMPTOMS OF NECK PAIN The neck is hugely reliant on mobility, and is vastly inf
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Adam Whatley
- May 29, 2019
- 2 min
Alvechurch Osteopaths. Joint & Back Pain Treatment
Are you suffering with back pain? Back pain is a huge problem with increased ongoing concern. In addition, there are many different causes of back pain and variations. Here at Dynamic Osteopaths in Alvechurch we see many different variations of back pain, all of which are treated in different ways to reduce pain and to restore functional mobility. What is causing my back pain? As mentioned above, there are many different kinds and causes of back pain. Most common mentioned be
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Adam Whatley
- May 24, 2019
- 3 min
Suffering with Foot/Ankle Pain?
THE FOOT AND ANKLE ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED, BUT THEY PROVIDE SUPPORT, SHOCK ABSORPTION AND BALANCE. YOUR FEET AND ANKLES ARE TWO AREAS THAT WORK EXTREMELY HARD. When you suffer from foot or ankle injuries, the pain can be debilitating, and can often prevent you from doing what you want. There are many different reasons why foot and ankle pain occur, but when they do - at Dynamic Osteopaths & Regenerative Medicine we can help you diagnose the cause of the pain, and treat it as q
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Adam Whatley
- May 15, 2019
- 2 min
Back Pain Treatment: Osteopath, Chiropractor or Physio?
Back pain: Subtle differences of medical professionals to help with pain in back and lower back pain. Back pain and sciatica is a very common complaint, which many people experience at some point in their lives. But what is the right treatment option - how do you know if you should see a chiropractor, osteopath or physiotherapist? There are many different forms of treatment that can help treat your back pain but knowing which options are available to you, and distinguishing b
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Adam Whatley
- May 9, 2019
- 3 min
Suffering With Chronic Shoulder Pain?
SHOULDER PAIN AND INJURY IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT AND IN MANY CAN OFTEN BECOME CHRONIC. SHOULDER PAIN IS COMMON AMONG ATHLETES AND ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS, DUE TO THE SHOULDER JOINT BEING ESSENTIAL FOR MANY SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES. Here at Dynamic Osteopaths in Solihull and Birmingham we are seeing many different types of shoulder pain conditions ranging from early onset arthritis to activity related injury. Our aim is to preserve shoulder joint health and slow the progression of
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Adam Whatley
- Apr 29, 2019
- 2 min
5 tips for coping with Sciatica. Dynamic Osteopaths Birmingham
Sciatica and extremely common form of back and leg pain, and yet poorly understood. It can affect as much as 40% of people during their life, greatly affecting quality of life. Sciatica is more complicated than just a simple case of back pain. Sciatica originates from irritation of the sciatic nerve and can often go away by it self after a couple of days. However, some attacks can come and go for months. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do to prevent sciatica, as well as re
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Adam Whatley
- Apr 23, 2019
- 2 min
Suffering With Chronic Knee Pain?
OTHER THAN BACK PAIN, KNEE PAIN IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON ISSUES WE SEE AT DYNAMIC OSTEOPATHS & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE. We are seeing many different types of knee pain conditions ranging from early onset arthritis to activity related injury. Our aim is to preserve joint health and slow the progression of degenerative disease. Thus, using a combination of conservative management and regenerative medicine. SYMPTOMS OF KNEE PAIN The symptoms associated with knee pain will vary de
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Adam Whatley
- Apr 12, 2019
- 2 min
Back Pain Treatment Edgbaston Birmingham. Dynamic Osteopaths
What is causing my back pain? There are many different variations of back pain and many back pain can be caused in many different ways. Here at Dynamic Osteopaths in Edgbaston we see many different variations of back pain, all of which are treated in different ways to reduce pain and to restore optimal function. 1) non-specific low back pain Often as a result of poor posture or bad habits. 2) spine arthritis This as a result of age related degenerative chnages. This is ofte
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