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21st February 2025

Published by Freya at 21st February 2025

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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

Published by Freya at 7th February 2025

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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

Published by Freya at 17th January 2025

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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

Published by Freya at 6th January 2025

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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

Published by Freya at 18th December 2024

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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 […]

4th November 2024

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Published by Freya at 4th November 2024

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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 […]

22nd August 2023

Published by Freya at 22nd August 2023

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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 […]

22nd July 2023

Published by Freya at 22nd July 2023

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Osteomalacia: A Cause of Bone Pain

An uncommon condition, osteomalacia causes a handful of symptoms that might bring a patient into clinic. They include aches and pains in muscles, joints, and bones, […]

9th February 2022

Published by Freya at 9th February 2022

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Perthes’ Disease

Perthes’ Disease Perthes’ Disease is a rare childhood disease affecting the shape of the hip joint. It eventually burns itself out, but can be a cause […]

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Avin is an osteopath with a very simple and traditional approach whilst treating – “Find it, Fix it, Leave it”. Prevention of problems whilst addressing existing complaints is the key to his treatment plan.

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