Your Osteopath on Northcote Road – Laura Tilson Osteopathy
What We Treat
We love what we do because we get to spend time discovering the root cause of your symptoms. Pain killers, sprays and gels may help you carry on with your life but Osteopathy helps to get to what is giving you the symptoms. It may help you resolve these issues for good. To book an appointment please CLICK HERE or call 0207 206 2625.What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a system of assessing, diagnosing, treating and preventing a wide range of health problems.
Osteopaths are commonly known for treating back pain. This includes changes due to pregnancy, caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and minor sports injuries.
Patients have also found osteopathy helpful for conditions such as digestive issues, circulatory problems. Also neuralgia and problems sleeping.
Osteopathic patients include the young, older people, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women, children and sports people.
If you want to find out more, any registered osteopath will be happy to talk to you about your health and how you may benefit from osteopathic treatment.
Osteopaths are trained to check for signs of serious conditions they cannot treat. In these circumstances, they should inform you of what they believe is the problem and refer you to see your GP or hospital for further investigations.
How Your Osteopath on Northcote Road Treats Knee Pain
The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is a major weight-bearing joint and is one of the most frequently injured joints in the human body.
Knee pain can have a number of different causes and can be painful and debilitating. Although some conditions may require surgery many can be helped with the right advice, exercise and treatment.
The knee joint lies between the femur and tibia and at the front is the patella or kneecap. It is made up of a number of structures including ligaments, muscles, capsule, synovial membrane. Two ‘c’ shaped pieces of cartilage sit between the femur and tibia known as the menisci.
Damage, strain or sprain to the structures of the knee can give rise to symptoms. It can be the result of a sudden injury as often seen in sports injuries or by repeatedly placing strain on an area of the knee. Poor alignment of the knee or kneecap and altered joint mechanics in relation to other joints such as the hips and knees are often significant. Osteoarthritis or wear and tear is a common condition that affects the knee.
Common symptoms in the knee include pain, stiffness, aching, pain, locking, swelling, limping and difficulty fully straightening or bending the knee.
X-rays, scans and other tests are sometimes required to make a diagnosis. Your osteopath may refer to your GP or a specialist for any additional investigations or treatment.
To book an appointment please CLICK HERE or call 0207 206 2625