Why do Osteopath’s crack bones?

The general public often like to use the expression ‘crack bones’ but we like to say ‘click joints’.  Time and time again I hear from a patient “it’s just muscular” and time and time again the reason why the area in question is sore is because the spinal mechanics (the joints) are not moving how […]

Putting the cart before the horse

I saw a 62-year-old male patient this morning who came looking for a steroid injection for his foot. He had pain on and off for 2 years and recently paid privately to see an orthopaedic consultant. An x-ray and MRI of the foot revealed nothing unordinary other than mild degeneration and the consultant recommended a […]

How to beat NHS waiting lists

How to beat NHS waiting lists NHS waiting lists are growing by the day.  And anyone who’s experienced pain in their body knows that this waiting time is not only conducive to recovery, it can also impact every aspect of your life.  I’ve had numerous patients who’ve gone down the NHS route only to find […]

Joy Lane Clinic Whitstable - Treatment for Tennis Elbow

Whitstable Joy Lane Clinic can help with Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded, usually by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. Despite its name, athletes aren’t the only people who develop Tennis Elbow. People whose jobs feature the types of motions that can lead to Tennis Elbow include […]

Joy Lane Clinic Whitstable - Treatment for Shoulder Impingement

Whitstable Joy Lane Clinic can help with Shoulder Impingement

Shoulder Impingement At Joy Lane Clinic, Whitstable our Osteopaths and Physicians see patients with shoulder complaints almost on a daily basis. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder. Subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS) […]

Joy Lane Clinic Whitstable - Treatment for Runner's Knee

Joy Lane Clinic Whitstable can help with ‘Runner’s Knee’

Runner’s Knee There is no question that knee pain is a common complaint amongst all of us at some point in our lives, but particularly the very active who are often at risk of overuse or even injury. Our Joy Lane Clinic in Whitstable of Osteopaths, Physio Therapists and Personal Trainers work with patients frequently […]

Sciatica; What is it? How we can help?

Sciatica; What is it? How we can help…

Sciatica is a common type of pain affecting the sciatic nerve, resulting in symptoms referring from your lower back down the back of each leg and in some cases, feet. Sciatica Explainer Animation: Due to the wide variety of symptoms and possible causes, it is imperative that you seek medical advice/attention. At Joy Lane Clinic, […]

Identifying Cauda Equina Syndrome - Joy Lane Clinic Whitstable

Identifying Cauda Equina Syndrome and acting early

Cauda Equina Syndrome At Joy Lane Osteopathic Clinic, Whitstable we always look out for ‘red flag’ indicators that something much more concerning is occurring instead of the typical or expected back pain that we usually witness from back injuries. Recently a patient sent me their MRI report with a central disc bulge at the base […]