• 22
    Jul
    Skeleton legs diagram highlights issues: "GAIT CHANGES," "JOINT & BONE PAIN," "FRACTURES," "MUSCLE PAIN & WEAKNESS." Labels point to bones, illustrating potential problems in a medical context.

    Osteomalacia: A Cause of Bone Pain

    An uncommon condition, osteomalacia causes a handful of symptoms that might bring a patient into clinic. [...]

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  • 22
    Jun
    A foot held by a hand shows annotations for "Nail & Hair Growth Changes," "Visible Skin Changes," and "Pain, Swelling, Stiffness" to illustrate possible symptoms or conditions.

    CRPS: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

    CRPS is an unusual pain disorder that often develops after surgery or injury. It can be [...]

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  • 22
    May
    Illustration of human pelvic region; gluteus maximus, sacrum, coccyx, and coccygeus & levator ani muscles labeled. Anatomical side view highlights skeletal and muscular structures.

    Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)

    Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) The formal name for the tailbone is the coccyx, so "coccydynia" is a [...]

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  • 8
    Mar
    A metal hip joint implant is illustrated, showing how it fits within the pelvic bone. The smooth, metallic surface contrasts with the beige skeletal structure surrounding it.

    Delays to Joint Replacements

    Delays to Joint Replacements Waiting lists for joint replacements are at an all time high, and [...]

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  • 8
    Mar
    Skeletons depict jaw and neck alignment. Left shows "1. Forward Head Posture" with an arrow; right shows two stages labeled "2. Efficient for Muscles" and "3. Jaw-Closing Reflex" with tension lines. Text: "Tight Muscles." Signature: "© Freya Gilmore 2019."

    The Stomatognathic System

    The Stomatognathic System This complicated name simply refers to the mouth (stoma-) and the jaws (-gnath). [...]

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  • 8
    Mar
    A simplified illustration of an upper body highlights the "Irritated Joint" at the shoulder and a "Symptomatic Area" along the arm in a yellow pathway, indicating a pain location.

    Referred Pain

    Referred Pain Sometimes pain is felt somewhere different to the area that’s caused it. We see [...]

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  • 8
    Mar
    A baby with closed eyes and open mouth, appearing to cry, against a plain white background.

    Colic (Prolonged Infant Crying)

    Colic (Prolonged Infant Crying) Colic is a difficult thing to pin down: it’s not a formal [...]

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  • 23
    Feb
    An anatomical illustration of intestines, bordered by words: "DIARRHOEA," "CONSTIPATION," "CRAMP," and "WIND," highlighting digestive issues.

    IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS is a common condition, but it can be hard to pin [...]

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  • 23
    Feb
    A faceless figure lies on their back, pulling one knee towards the chest, while the other leg remains bent, against a white background.

    Self Management Basics

    Self Management Basics The points made below are non-prescriptive, and intend to give an idea of [...]

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  • 16
    Feb
    A woman wearing a white shirt gently places her hand on a man's bare back, suggesting a soothing or medical action in a neutral setting.

    What is an Osteopath?

    What is an Osteopath? An osteopath is a professional whose title is legally protected. This means [...]

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