Beechgrove Clinic, Aberdeen
A-Z of Illness
Musculoskeletal dysfunctions (restrictions in movement, pain or
injury to the spine, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments) are reduced
with treatment at the Beechgrove Clinic. The most common complaints
and frequently asked questions are listed below.
Low Back Pain
Neck Pain
Arthritis/Rheumatism
Headaches
Sports Injuries
Frozen Shoulder
Sacroiliac Pain
This is perhaps the most commonly presenting complaint and there are many causes ranging from acute dysfunction (due to inappropriate heavy lifting) to chronic low back ache as a result of poor sitting posture at work and at home.
What is not so well known is that low back ache can arise from
internal problems such as urine infections, constipation,
prostatitis (enlarged prostate) and gynaecological problems such as
ovarian cysts or endometriosis.
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Neck pain and headaches are other common complaints regularly treated
at the clinic. Poor posture, road traffic accidents, whiplash
injuries and migraines are usually successfully treated and
resolved. Neck pain is often accompanied by severe neurological
(nerve) pain in the shoulders and arms.
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Many sufferers of these conditions believe that nothing can be done
to help their pain. This in general need not be true and many
patients are given treatment and exercise therapy to greatly improve
their levels.
Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are regularly confused
by patients. OA means wear and tear to a joint usually as a result
of overuse or following a traumatic injury to a joint. RA is a
generally more severe systemic condition requiring treatment which
will likely include some dietary and naturopathic intervension.
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All types of sports injuries from many sports are treated at the
clinic. We have practitioners qualified to produce biomechanical
foot inserts to alleviate conditions such as shin splints, plantar
fasciitis, bunions, knee and hip pain. These inserts are custom made
from Carbon Kevlar and can be used to correct the gait
abnormalities which can cause many sports injuries.
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Many cases of shoulder pain are seen at the clinic. Pain may be due
to injuries such as a fractured collarbone or due to general overuse
syndromes. One of the most common problems is rotator cuff
tendonitis where the patient often has difficulty lifting a kettle
or putting an arm into a coat sleeve for example. Prolonged lack of
shoulder movement may lead the joint to eventually “freeze”.
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This type of pain is common during and following pregnancy due to
pelvic ligaments relaxing from hormonal changes. Sacroiliac pain can
also be associated with asymmetrical postural positioning such as
sitting cross-legged, or with traumatic sports injury to the joint from
activities like triple jump, for example. Pain often radiates into the
buttock and groin on the affected side.
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