+ Why does my knee hurt when I run?

There are many causes of knee pain, some which can feel worse when running. Knee pain can be felt in all the different areas of the knee as it is a very complex joint. Issues can often arise when we increase our running mileage or try to increase our speed. It can often be caused by imbalances in our running style, poor footwear or previous injuries our body may be compensating for. Your Osteopath will assess your running style to identify the cause of the knee pain and give you appropriate treatment and self-care to get you back running pain free.

+ Should I stretch or not?

There are many different views on whether stretching is good for us. For many, stretching before and after exercise can improve form and reduce post-exercise muscle soreness. Often, certain muscle groups can be tight and restrict the way a joint moves. Stretching the muscle can take our joints through its full range of motion, to help keep us mobile and moving comfortably. At Osteocure, we will assess you as an individual and advise you if stretching is right for you!

+ Why does my neck hurt when I go swimming?

Swimming is a great way to exercise and keep our joints mobile, however feeling sore afterwards can make us question if it is “worth it”. Many swimming strokes such as breast stroke require our necks to be in an extended position, which can irritate the small joints. Neck pain during swimming can also be due to poor swimming technique, or restriction in other joints that our neck has to compensate for. Your Osteopath will identify the cause of your neck pain as well as provide you with advice on how to exercise comfortably.

+ Why does yoga/pilates make my pain worse?

Yoga and pilates are generally great ways to help us feel relaxed, keep our joints mobile and release any tightness through our bodies. However, some poses and positions can put our joints in positions that they do not like, such as back extension (cobra or bridge). Furthermore, if we do not have good abdominal muscle strength, other parts of our body will try to support us, leading to compensation and commonly pain. Often it is only a few poses that cause pain and your Osteopath will help identify which poses these are so you can continue your yoga/pilates practice pain free.