The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). The Achilles tendon is commonly injured in sport but injury...
The neck has to put up with a lot of different stresses and strains over the course of our day to day lives. This can lead to pain and injury
The neck has to put up with a lot of different stresses and strains over the course of our day to day lives. This can lead to pain and injury
Muscular / Postural imbalances – Muscular imbalances result in poor posture due to stresses and strains on the spinal column. This is often caused by things y...
Facet Joint Jamming – occurs when the joints in the spine become stuck, stiff or inflamed, which causes back pain and prevents spinal movement. Pain from this c...
This is the degeneration (wear and tear) of the joints between the bones of the spine. There may be narrowing of the joint space and/or formation of osteophytes...
Treatment of spinal pain depends on the complete assessment of all structures that could be involved, as described above. Rehabilitation of spinal pain can include...
All the nerves that supply the lower body including the legs come from the spinal cord. They leave the spinal cord between the vertebrae and then each nerve ...
The disc is the jelly like sac between each of the bones of the spine which acts as a shock absorber. As we get older, the discs become harder and the outer...
How we move is a result of learned movement patterns, our injury history, medical history and our state of mind and emotions. During a movement analysis and...
The SIJ is located where the bottom of the spine meets the pelvis. As it bears the weight and stress of the upper body, it is susceptible to injury. You may...
The sciatic nerve is the nerve that supplies the back of the leg. Piriformis is a muscle deep in the gluteal area. The sciatic nerve runs through or just below...
The main function of the hamstring is to bend our knee. It also helps the glutes in extending the hip. True hamstring tears from an over stretch (e.g. sliding...
The calf muscle group consists of two groups of muscles responsible for moving the ankle and foot. Sudden pain that occurs in the calf during activity may be...
The demands of modern living put particular pressures on women and their physical bodies. Osteopathy is a wonderful asset to pregnant mums, as it helps easing...
The calf muscle group consists of two groups of muscles responsible for moving the ankle and foot. Tight calf muscles can result from not stretching properly...
Acupuncture is one of the oldest recorded forms of medicine having been used in China for over 3,000 years. The Chinese believe that the body is a self-healing...
Symptoms include discomfort and swelling, pain, tenderness, and repeated turning of the ankle. Treatment includes exercises to strengthen the ankle, improve...
An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments surrounding the ankle, which may result in inflammation, swelling, pain and a decreased movement. Sprains are usually...
This is a condition where you get acute inflammatory swelling and pain into joints. The base of the first toe is the most common place to see it. It can however...
Are a deformity present at the 1st metatarsal joint at the big toe. Usually caused by repeated pressure on the outside of the big toe. This causes the deviation...
This is a benign neuroma that occurs usually on the plantar nerve between the 2nd and 3rd toes. Symptoms can include pain after a short period on your feet and...
This is a common injury among runners or those who spend a lot of time walking/on their feet. It presents as pain into the sole of the foot on activity and can...
These are a bony growth of the bone in the heel – the calcaneus. These can manifest as Achilles pain of pain radiating into the sole of the foot. They can r...
The most common cause of shin splints is frequent and intense exercise, especially if your body is not accustomed to this exercise and if it is carried out on...
A Baker's cyst (also known as a popliteal cyst) is a pocket of fluid that forms a lump in the space at the back of the knee. This often causes a bulge and tight...
The patella tendon attaches our knee cap to our shin bone. Irritation of this tendon, commonly through repetitive strain, causes irritation and inflammation...
Meniscal injuries are a common knee injury that can result from an acute twisting incidence such as during sport or repetitive stress on the knee joint due to...
The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) acts to stabilise the outside of the knee. It runs from the outer surface of the bottom of our thigh bone to the head of...
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) acts to stabilise the medial portion of the knee. It runs from the inner surface of the bottom of our thigh bone to inside...
The PCL is one of four main ligaments of the knee. The PCL forms a cross shape with the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (hence their ‘cruciform’ labels) connecting the...
The ACL is one of four main ligaments of the knee. The ACL forms a cross shape with the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (hence their ‘cruciform’ labels) connecting the...
A common cause of anterior knee pain is irritation of the back of the knee cap. Known as patellofomoral syndrome, daily irritations may include deep squatting,...
The IT Band is a group of fibers that run from the outside of your hip along your leg to the shin bone. Muscles of the hip joint attach to it and it helps with...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of the Median Nerve where is enters the wrist through a small ‘tunnel’ for...
A Colles Fracture is a very common fracture that is usually sustained as a result of a fall on to an outstretched hand. The force causes the distal radius (the...
A bursa is a fluid filled sac purposeful located between tissues of the body to reduce friction and irritation between tissues. Repetitive pressure on a bursa...
Nutritional Therapy is the application of nutritional science in the promotion of health, peak performance and individual care. Nutritional Therapy practically...
A Groin strain happens when you overstretch or tear an Adductor muscle that attaches near the groin. This injury is common in athletes and can result from running,...
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Femero Acetabular Impingement (hip impingement syndrome) occurs when either the ball or the socket of the ball and socket (hip) joint is slightly misshapen....
The shoulder has one of the biggest ranges of motion of all the joints in the body. As a result it can be susceptible to a number of different injuries and painful...
The acetabular labrum is the ring of cartilage that lines the hip joint. It deepens the joint socket which helps give the joint stability. The labrum can get...
If you have any concerns about niggling hip pain, why not contact the clinic and speak to one of our therapists or our GP / Sports Physician. Knowledge is power...
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SPD is a condition in which there is excessive motion in a part of the pelvis and is most commonly associated with pregnancy and childbirth. SPD is associated...
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Whether you are an elite athlete looking to improve performance, a club athlete looking to prevent injury, or are taking up running for the first time and would...
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Many expecting mothers may experience back pain because the ligaments supporting the pelvis and lower back become more lax and surrounding muscles weaken
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a.k.a. spastic colon or mucus colitis, is a motility disorder involving the small intestine and large bowel associated with variable...
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Cupping is a massage modality that finds its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. The practice uses glass cups to create a vacuum seal on areas of the body....
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Prenatal massage is therapeutic bodywork that focuses on the special needs of the pregnant woman as her body goes through the dramatic changes of pregnancy....
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The human body is an amazing piece of machinery which is designed to move in multiple planes and directions. The efficiency of this machine can be compromised...
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Soft tissue release is a manual therapy technique that can be used to identify and treat the body’s soft tissues. This can help to address issues such as muscle p...
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) is characterized by pain over the outer side of the elbow, while Golfers Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis is a condition where...
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) is characterized by pain over the outer side of the elbow, while Golfers Elbow or Medial Epicondylitis is a condition where...
Nerve pain – the upper limb is served by 3 main nerves. These supply feeling, muscle strength and control of the whole upper limb. If these nerves become stressed o...
Due to the large amount of movement available at the shoulder it requires a number of different muscles all working together to keep it functioning well and...
Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) - Sitting on top of the shoulder this joint is often the first point of contact with a fall or trauma to the shoulder joint. Rugby...
With many bones as part of their structures the shoulder/elbow/ankle and foot are susceptible to bone fractures. Age and other medical conditions can increase t...
The shoulder has one of the biggest ranges of motion of all the joints in the body. As a result it can be susceptible to a number of different injuries and painful...
The shoulder has one of the biggest ranges of motion of all the joints in the body. As a result it can be susceptible to a number of different injuries and painful...
The shoulder has one of the biggest ranges of motion of all the joints in the body. As a result it can be susceptible to a number of different injuries and painful...
The shoulder has one of the biggest ranges of motion of all the joints in the body. As a result it can be susceptible to a number of different injuries and painful...
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) – Otherwise known as the jaw, TMD affects the muscles responsible for chewing and may be referred as "myofascial pain disorder". T...
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy
Throbbing in nature and moderate to severe in intensity, often initially one-sided, and worse with exertion. Migraines may also be associated with nausea, vomiting,...
Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the sensory nucleus of the trigeminal nerve producing bouts of severe, seconds-long, lancinating pain along one or more...
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy.
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is currently used in the Ireland to describe a disabling and poorly understood multi-system illness. This syndrome, also called...
The symptoms of this condition can be positively influenced by our team specialising in Acupuncture and K.O.R.E therapy
