Osteopath hits the post

Around 1 week I experienced severe pain into my lower back, to maintain my training I started to cycle as this is one of few activities that actually didn't hurt, unfortunatly while out yesterday I clipped a bush on a decline and bend, what I didn't see was the post hidden which sent me over the top to eat dirt as I hit the deck with my face then my knees on the bike frame, other than a busted lip grazed knees, hands and some neck pain I'm ok.
So it goes like this ; start running as i can't do judo due to knee injury, can't run due to lowerback pain and now off the mountain bike! this great north run is getting harder by the day.

hope your training is going well
francis connor
manchester osteopath

osteopath in training

Francis Connor has entered the great north run for charity, its always good to have a goal!
If you have any good tips they would be greatly appreciated.
I have started with 3x 3mile run per week with a view to increase the weekend run by a mile each week, there are 9 weeks to get fit the for the run.

keep well
francis

Whats the crack or pop with a osteopathic manipulation

This is a common question from people attending the clinic and often there is the misconception its the actual bones cracking and popping, the following is a simple description-

The spine consists of vertebras seperated by discs and enclosed in a membrane that contains fluid, when a manipulation is performed by an osteopath there is a mobilising of the joint creating a cavitation, the gases within the joint change with the pressure which gives a popping sound relieving some of pressure in the joint and restoring its movement.

Restoring movement and function is the aim of your osteopath and the to help you keep your body moving looking at your lifestyle including posture and rehabilitation.

If you have any other questions call your osteopath

Francis Connor
www.manchester-osteopaths.co.uk

Knee injury through judo- meniscii tear

One of the largest problems with injury is the fact you are not exercising, with exercise you get many benefits such as feeling better, improved fitness and a positive social interaction, If you are forced to stop, not only are you in pain but you loose out mentally and physically with the possibility of experiencng despair and depression, a fast and safe return is a high priority with a specific plan and graded exercise programm to get back to your activities.

The injury I recieved to my knee had 3 possibilities, these were meniscii (cartilage)tear, collateral ligament and cruciate ligament damage, the main symptom being pain medially (on the inside), instability with a giving way sensation on weight bearing, some of the assessments carried out were:

Draw test

Valgus/Varus Stress test

McMurray

Compression with rotation onto a flexed knee

Palpation

If you want any information on these please email.

Finally an MRI

I personally thought I had a meniscii tear and collateral ligament damage.

The image results indicated a tear to the medial meniscii with soft tissue injury to the surrounding joint tissue, though they was in tact with no major tear requiring surgical re-contruction.

The diagnosis is the best outcome for myself as surgery would have meant 4-6wks off work and a rehabilitation recovery of 9 to 12 months to get back on the judo mat.

The meniscii has settled and if rehabilitation goes well to strengthen the knee without complication from the meniscii full judo participation is planned 3-6 months.

My recovery is well on the way and knowing exactly what is wrong in itself has helped enormously, so with a structured treatment program, rehabilitation and some patience things are looking good.

If you have an injury get it checked out as you want the best recovery as possible.

Francis Connor
www.manchester-osteopaths.co.uk

manchester osteopath in pain through laughing!

Check out how not to jump of a water fall edge!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DifrEfXFe2c
Seriously funny and I can honestly say I did it in style.

Francis Connor at Manchester Osteopaths

Manchester Osteopath taking the plunge

The easy way to jump correctly?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D2Ol-xUnxM

Francis Connor Ghyll scrambling in Wales, incredible fun

Manchester Osteopaths wishin you a happy new year

All at Manchester Osteopaths wish you a "HAPPY NEW YEAR" hoping it is as fulfilling as it is enjoyable.
All the best Francis Connor