Osteopath for Hip, Knee and Foot Pain in Ipswich

Hip, knee and/or foot pain can be common for many of us. This can be caused by many factors, and for those that are active or have a manual job the impact can be even more significant.

Possible causes of hip pain can include:

• Osteoarthritis: this is due to the cartilage in the hip joint to initially ‘wearing down’ and then remodelling in an unfavourable way - leading to pain and stiffness.

• Rheumatoid arthritis: an autoimmune disease causing inflammation of your joints, including the hips - leading to pain and stiffness.

• Bursitis: inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that provide cushioning around the hip joint - causing pain and tenderness.

• Tendonitis: inflammation of the tendons that attach your muscle to your bone, which can lead to pain and stiffness in your hip.

• Sciatica: a condition where the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to the foot, becomes compressed or irritated, leading to pain in the hip and leg.

Possible causes of knee pain can include:

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Bursitis

• Tendonitis

• Meniscus tear: a tear in the cartilage that cushions the knee joint

• Overuse or injury from physical activity

• Poor alignment or biomechanics of the knee joint

• Ligament or cartilage injury

• Runner's knee: a dull, aching pain in the front of your knee, this can be aggravated by walking up or down stairs, kneeling or squatting, or sitting with a bent knee for long periods of time.

• Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome – pain on the outside of your knee.

Possible causes of foot/ankle pain can include:

Injury to any of the ankle bones, ligaments or tendons and several types of arthritis can cause ankle and/or foot pain.

• Achilles tendonitis: this is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon (the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone)

• Plantar fasciitis: inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes (plantar fascia).

• Sprained ankle: an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that help hold your ankle bones together. This is prone to recurrence.

Osteopathic treatment for hip, knee or foot/ankle pain

Firstly, as osteopaths we will assess what is causing your pain. We use a variety of Osteopathy techniques to treat hip, knee and foot or ankle pain, including manipulation of the joints and soft tissues, stretching and massage. We will also provide additional support by way of stretches and exercises you can complete at home to try and maintain optimum joint health.

Our techniques aim to improve mobility and reduce pain and inflammation in your affected area.

We also work in close partnership with Paul from Expert Podiatry to create the most holistic management plan for you.

If you’re experiencing hip, knee and/or foot/ankle pain, book your appointment with our professional Osteopath in Suffolk team today.