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21st February 2025

The IT Band

The Iliotibial Band (IT Band or ITB) is a long tendinous piece of tissue on the outside of the thigh. It runs from the ilium (on […]
7th February 2025
Hip Bursitis

Hip Bursitis

All over the body, there are little fatty cushions that sit between tendons and bones. These are bursae, and when they become irritated, you get bursitis. […]
17th January 2025

Lower Crossed Syndrome

Lower Crossed Syndrome describes a pattern of tension and weakness in muscles around the pelvis. It is associated with a specific posture where the lower back […]
6th January 2025
Piriformis Syndrome: Sciatica

Sciatica in Pregnancy

Pregnancy is comparable to a series of marathons, and for some women, that’s reflected in their associated aches and pains. Sciatica in pregnancy is a common […]
18th December 2024
Knee Cap Positional Issues

Knee Cap Problems: Patellofemoral Pain

The knee is made up of a few different joints. The one in focus today is the one between the patella (knee cap) and femur (thigh […]
1st December 2024
back pain in cold weather

Back Pain in Cold Weather

Do you find that your lower back pain worsens as winter approaches? You’re not alone, as cold weather is something that people associate with their pain. […]
4th November 2024
Compartment Syndrome image of legs with artery, fracture and muscles

Compartment Syndrome

The muscles in the limbs are organised into compartments, each with blood vessels and nerves running through them. Compartment syndrome is when swelling within a compartment […]
16th September 2024
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A Visit to: MSK Osteopath, Uppingham

A Visit to: MSK Osteopath, Uppingham Read how a patient had a positive experience with MSK Osteopath in Uppingham, where the patient sought treatment for chronic […]
22nd August 2023
Pes Planus Pes Cavus

High Arches and Flat Feet

Generally, “normal” has a broad range. The main arch in the foot sits along the inner border. The arch is meant to move, slightly flattening and […]