Fungal nail infections
The medical term for fungal infection of the nails is onychomycosis. This is primarily caused by microscopic fungi called dermatophytes, but also candida and various yeast infections. In 90 per
Find out moreThe medical term for fungal infection of the nails is onychomycosis. This is primarily caused by microscopic fungi called dermatophytes, but also candida and various yeast infections. In 90 per
Find out moreThe light emitted from a particular type of laser has a therapeutic effect on the tissues of the body. These type of lasers are termed low level or cold lasers
Find out moreWhat causes a verruca? Verruca’s, also known as plantar warts are caused by a common virus (the Human Papillomvirus), of which there are many types. and are frustratingly difficult to
Find out morePain and swelling in the back of the heel and calf muscles are often caused by a repetitive strain injury of the Achilles tendon. Tight calf muscles and faulty foot
Find out morePeople with diabetes can be at risk of developing complications with their feet as a result of having high blood sugar levels. Hyperglycaemia leads to the accumulation of waste products
Find out moreMusculoskeletal (MSK) causes of foot pain: There are many reasons why people develop pain in their feet. Often pain may be caused by a more superficial problem in the layers
Find out more‘Knees are like meteorological, weather forecasting monitors.’ People who suffer with ‘dodgy knees’, often report, that they can tell what the weather is going to do by ‘the state’ of
Find out moreStructure & function of the hip joint The hip joint is the largest and most stable joint in the body. It is a ball and socket joint which is held
Find out moreCorns and calluses are hard, thickened, compacted areas of skin. They develop due to friction and pressure, in areas of the foot that are under repetitive load. Painful corns
Find out moreHeel pain is a condition that I see frequently in the clinic . It can be quite stubborn to resolve, partly because it is difficult to give the weight-bearing surfaces
Find out moreNail surgery under local anaesthetic. The medical term for this condition is onychocryptosis. Ingrowing toenails can be extremely painful. In severe cases, there is nearly always evidence of swelling around
Find out moreMany people find it hard to cut their own nails. As we get older it gets increasingly hard to reach the toes and for people with back pain and mobility
Find out moreDo you experience difficulty carrying out routine activities, like putting your arm into your coat, brushing your hair, or reaching up to put something in a cupboard? Shoulder pain can be
Find out moreElbow Pain Elbow pain is commonly referred to as ‘tennis elbow’. The medical term for this condition is lateral epicondylitis. This is an inflammation of the tendons of the forearm, as
Find out moreI prescribe a range of specialist insoles to help people suffering from foot pain. I can do a full biomechanical assessment to find the most effective treatment for your individual
Find out moreThis is a term used to describe pain emanating from under the area at the front of the foot, known as the metatarsal bones. Sometimes this part of the foot
Find out moreDry needling is used by many osteopaths as another treatment modality and is often combined with osteopathic treatment. It is a form of acupuncture that is mainly used in the
Find out moreThe average human head weighs around 11 pounds; the muscles at the back of your neck have to work pretty hard to support that much weight, especially when your head
Find out moreA pain in the backside: Sciatica is the term that is commonly used to describe the feeling of a ‘trapped nerve’, causing painful symptoms that radiate into the buttock and
Find out moreEveryday, approximately 30,000 people in the U.K. visit an osteopath and many of them seek help because they are suffering from lower back pain. If you are one of many
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