Head & Neck Archives - Avin Patel Osteopathy & Medical Acupuncture Leicester, Wigston, Uppingham, Thurmaston

8th March 2023

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The Stomatognathic System

The Stomatognathic System This complicated name simply refers to the mouth (stoma-) and the jaws (-gnath). Osteopaths look at the stomatognathic system with particular interest in […]

19th January 2022

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Sometimes patients will mention that they have a family history of arthritis, but they’re not sure if it’s rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or osteoarthritis. Full […]

22nd December 2021

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Tongue Tie

Tongue Tie Getting started with breastfeeding can be difficult for any mum and baby, but a range of challenges arise when the baby has a tongue […]

8th December 2021

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Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly Young babies’ heads are relatively soft and can become misshapen. Plagiocephaly is the term for a flat spot on the head. To be more precise, […]

1st December 2021

Published by Freya at 1st December 2021

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Infant Torticollis

Infant Torticollis Torticollis, in adults and babies, is a condition involving neck tightness and reduced movement. This article will focus on torticollis among infants, but some […]

24th June 2021

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Cranial Osteopathy and Celebrity Parents

Cranial Osteopathy and Celebrity Parents Cranial osteopathy for babies is no stranger to celebrities. Kate Lawler of Virgin Radio is one of the latest to seek […]

10th December 2020

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Clicky Jaw: The TMJ

Clicky Jaw: The TMJ When you find yourself with a clicky jaw, it can be hard to know how to address it. Is it a job […]

1st October 2020

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Preventing Migraines

Preventing Migraines Migraines are not just headaches: they can come with a number of additional symptoms. Symptoms of Migraine Not every migraine will include every symptom, […]

17th September 2020

Published by Freya at 17th September 2020

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Neuralgia

Neuralgia Neuralgia literally just means “nerve pain”, but it is used to mean something more specific. The basics Technically any pain, like a mild trapped nerve, […]

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