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

Sciatica is a very common low back condition occurring in a huge amount of the population. It can happen at any age in adult life, but is more common with increasing age. In general there are many predisposing risk factors of sciatica which we will cover below. How does sciatica happen? The sciatic nerves are the largest nerves in the body, passing down from the exiting nerve roots from the spinal cord in the lumbar spine - through the buttocks, down the back of each leg, to

Mr Adam Whatley, of Dynamic Osteopaths is a specialist in the revolutionary treatment in regenerative medicine that is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). This is a treatment that is used to help stimulate and facilitate the healing and repair of a sports injuries for individuals who our suffering with chronic injury and are looking for improved recovery with a minimally invasive treatment. PRP is a simple treatment, that is performed by taking a small amount of the patient's own bl

Whether you’re an elite athlete or just like to partake in sports at a beginners level there is always a risk of becoming injured. Here at Dynamic Osteopaths we operate a Sports Injury Clinic providing specialist Sports Injury Treatment in Solihull and Edgbaston Birmingham. Below, we would like to run through some of the most common sporting injuries along with sports injuries treatment. TWO COMMON FORMS OF SPORTS INJURIES: Acute traumatic injuries Other than acute pitch-side

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

Here at Dynamic Osteopaths in Bromsgrove and Solihull we are providing ongoing treatments in back pain, back pain and sports injuries. Here we are providing a list below on everyday conditions we see, diagnose and treat: - chronic low back pain - acute back pain - sacroiliac joint pain - injury related back pain - sciatica and trapped nerve - neck pain and whiplash - shoulder tendinitis / rotator cuff damage - bursitis - tennis elbow/golfers elbow - chronic sports injury ( E.

Here at Dynamic Osteopaths in Bromsgrove and Solihull we are going to briefly cover the importance of injury prevention for shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries. Shoulder pain and so the range is extremely common and most often is associated with Rotator Cuff injuries. The rotator cuff is made up of a group of small muscles that surround the shoulder joint. The muscles help primarily to stabilise the joint during dynamic shoulder movement. When these muscles contract, they

People with hyper-mobility syndrome often experience pain in their joints and muscles. This is expected after injury, but also the pain can occur with mild strenuous exercise or without any apparent cause. With hyper-mobility joints are less stable than normal and as result are more prone to injury especially when there is associated muscle weakness. Sprains and subluxations of joints can be common and can result from over-stretching joint ligaments. This can then often lead

This is a neuro-compression disorder of the nerve roots that leave the spine. It is most commonly associated to the lower part of the neck C7. Possible causes: 1) in younger patients: Disc herniation, acute injury causing impingement of the nerve, sports related injuries i.e. forced extension or side bending. 2) older patient: Degenerative changes and bone spurring which is causing impingement on the nerve. Over 40 years of age this reduces the chances of disk herniation beca

Osteopathy is a recognised form of primary musculoskeletal treatment aimed at reducing pain and restoring joint function. Osteopaths are registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and carry out continuation of registration each year to ensure that the best quality of care is being held and maintained. Here at Dynamic Osteopaths our registered Osteopaths practice out of Solihull, Birmingham and Bromsgrove, providing you with the best form of osteopathic care for ba

Here, we take a look into how you can 'injury proof' and look after your joints to help with the prevention of injury. Spine and lower back can be found here article specifically looks at your knees and shoulders. PREHAB FOR THE KNEE The second most common complaint is the knee because so much force passes through. The hip and the knee are both to be considered during 'pre-hab', due to the closely linked function they both have. Therefore, knee rehab will focus mainly on hip

We spend every day dealing with a wide variety of injuries. It is for this reason that we maintain our philosophy around the importance of joint preservation as part of wider injury prevention. This is done via pre-habilitation or ‘pre-hab’ - acting before an injury occurs. Below we cover the basic ‘pre-hab’ guidelines commonly used in sports injury and performance medicine, with particular focus on the lower back in this article. SO WHY PREHAB, I FEEL FINE? A normal healthy

Suffering from sore and tired muscles? Maybe you need to improve your mobility or practice your injury prevention. Maybe foam rolling may just be the answer to your problems. You may be familiar with the piece of equipment that is the foam roller. Perhaps you’ve given it a go but not too sure how to use it. Here we are going to talk more about the benefits of foam rolling and why it’s a popular piece of equpitment with runners, gym-goers and athletes alike. WHAT IS FOAM ROLLI

BASIC BACK STRETCHES 1. LYING KNEE HUGS Gentle pull single knee up to chest and rock for 30 second. Do a couple of times per day, especially in the morning. If very acute pain, build up tolerance gradually. 2. GLUTE STRETCHES Cross your leg over your opposite ankle and pull knee towards your chest slowly until mild stretch is felt in the buttock and hold for 15 seconds. Repeat x 3. Couple of time per day. 3. SEATED SPAINL ROTATION STRETCHES Maintaining good flexibility throug

INJURY PREVENTION HOW TO PREVENT SHIN SPLINTS Whether you're an experienced runner or just getting started, you could be at risk of developing shin splints. Here we are going to give you 6 quick preventative stretches to help with shin splints. We will go through some options on how to prevent the likelihood of developing shin splints, and discuss an understanding on what shin splints is, whether you are likely to develop it and how to strengthen specific areas of your body t

​POSTURE 5 QUICK AND EASY STRETCHES TO HELP IMPROVE YOU POSTURE ​ Does sitting and being sedentary all day give you back ache other niggles? Often people in this case can find it very difficult to get comfortable, which can be extremely frustrating!  This article with give you 5 quick and easy to perform stretches to help improve your posture and banish those aches and niggles associated with posture and sedentary lifestyles. ​ Poor posture is very common and is often a cause

Facet joints are little joints either side of your spine that facilitate movement. A common cause of neck pain often involves irritation of these facet joints. Irritation or damage to these joints can often cause head, neck or up or shoulder pain. Causes 1) Neck injury 2) Whiplash 3) Arthritis/degeneration 4) Repetitive stress or trauma 5) Poor posture Often this would show a dull, achy pain although there may be sharp during acute episodes, headaches and reduced range of

Here at Dynamic Osteopaths in Birmingham and Solihull we spend 80% of our working day treating back pain and sciatica. In this post we would like to provide you with some basic advice on how to look after your back pain. 1) Keep a healthy weight Maintaining a good level of fitness is imperative for avoiding back pain, along with a healthy diet filled with good nutrients and low on processed foods. 2) Keep your back muscles strong it is true that the majority of back pain and

Here at www.dynamicosteopaths.com The main two things we primarily treat are back pain and arthritis. Here we are going to discuss some simple techniques to help ease arthritis and joint pain. Individuals often think that if they are suffering with knee pain or arthritis they should stop and using the knee. In fact, this is wrong and the joint should be kept moving but in a specific fashion. Exercise can often reduce pain, increase flexibility, promote normal function. Belo

Osteopathy Clinic Solihull by Dynamic Osteopaths Specailist Back Pain Treatment Osteopathic Treatment is commonly known for its treatment of back pain using Spinal Manipulation. Here st Dynamic Osteopath we treat every musculoskeletal concern from back pain and sciatica to headaches, it just so happens that back pain and sciatica is the most commonly seen complaint. As mentioned in one of our previous arthicles there are also many different types of Spinal Manipulations