Osteopathy Archives - Page 4 of 8 - Avin Patel Osteopathy & Medical Acupuncture Leicester, Wigston, Uppingham, Thurmaston

27th May 2021

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Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Often mistaken for osteoarthritis, osteoporosis is a condition of reduced bone density. Its less severe sibling is osteopenia. Both are diagnosed by special […]

20th May 2021

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Bursitis

Bursitis Bursitis means “inflamed bursa”. Bursae are little fatty sacs called found all over the body. Each bursa sits between tissues, often a tendon and a […]

13th May 2021

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Snapping Hip Syndrome

Snapping Hip Syndrome Painless “snapping” in the hip, whether heard too or just felt, can be worrying. Most of the time it’s just a muscle flicking […]

6th May 2021

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Shin Splints

Shin Splints Avin has a special interest in sports injuries, of which shin splints are a common example. Symptoms of Shin Splints Also known as Medial Tibial […]

22nd April 2021

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Red Flags for Lower Back Pain

Red Flags for Lower Back Pain Red flags are indicators that something needs urgent intervention. We keep an eye out for them in every treatment, but […]

15th April 2021

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Hypermobility

Hypermobility Hypermobility refers to joints that are more flexible than average. Some people are generally quite “bendy”, whereas for others it can be a sign of […]

8th April 2021

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Costochondritis

Costochondritis Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage in the chest where the ribs meet the sternum (breastbone). With chest pain, we need to rule out problems […]

1st April 2021

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Trigger Points

Trigger Points Everyone has experienced a “knotted” muscle at some point- but what happens if it doesn’t untangle itself? Longer lasting knots can become trigger points […]

25th March 2021

Published by Freya at 25th March 2021

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Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain Chronic Pain is defined as pain lasting over three months. This may be due to a constant stimulus, such as an arthritic joint, or […]

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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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