Most of us don’t pay much attention to our voice until something goes wrong. Your voice is more than just sound; it is a vital part of your identity and how you connect with others. Whether you are a professional speaker, teacher, or performer, or just gen pop being able to express yourself clearly is […]
Category Archives: Pain
Subtle Signs Your Voice Is Under Strain
We often think of voice issues as something that only affects performers, singers, or public speakers. But the truth is, problems like hoarseness or even complete voice loss can happen to anyone. Vocal strain often builds up gradually, and the early warning signs are easy to miss.
The Link Between the Voice and Nervous System Health
The voice and the nervous system are often thought of as separate, but they are deeply connected. If you have ever felt your voice shake with anxiety or struggled to speak clearly under pressure, you have already experienced this connection.
Gout, explained
Gout is an excruciatingly painful condition caused when uric acid levels build up in the body. It’s a complex form of arthritis and the most common inflammatory arthritis. Approximately 2.5% of adults in the UK will get Gout, with men being more susceptible than women.
Coccyx pain explained
The tailbone, or coccyx, sits at the very bottom of your spine, just below the sacrum. It’s a small, triangular bone that looks like a tiny tail. The coccyx is made up of 3 to 5 small bones, called coccygeal vertebrae, which are held together by ligaments.
Reasons to seek out osteopathic treatment
Following on from a previous post (osteopathic treatment is different) here are 5 more reasons the osteopathic approach to healthcare and wellbeing is different.
Teeth grinding and jaw clenching.
Nearly 30% of people experience teeth grinding and jaw clenching which is medically called bruxism. Almost 10% of those that grind do it so severely that their teeth are reduced to small stumps. Bruxism affects all ages groups, children to adults, causing severe tooth damage, jaw disorders, and headaches.
Osteopathic treatment is different, here’s why
On an almost daily basis, I get asked to explain what I do, not my occupation but what do osteopaths actually do? I suspect if I took a public survey the reply would be one of the following: “They crack peoples backs, don’t they? ” Or with a shrug of shoulders, “I’ve never heard of one of […]
Pelvic organ prolaspe, are you at risk?
Vaginal prolapse is a common condition where the bladder, uterus and or bowel protrudes into the vagina. This can cause symptoms such as a sensation of a vaginal lump, constipation, difficulty emptying the bowel or bladder or problems with sexual intercourse.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (*) is a painful condition caused by compression of the Median nerve, which passes through a tunnel formed by the carpal bones of the wrist. This compression can occur due to repetitive hand movements or fluid retention.