Welcome To Farah Khan Osteopath

Pregnancy produces the largest postural change that a woman’s body will ever undergo. As the baby grows in the womb and extra weight is gained, the centre of gravity alters resulting in postural changes from week to week. This may lead to a variety of aches and pains. This can be particularly challenging if you already have a child in the family, especially when carrying them and lifting them into car seats and cots. You may be experiencing backache, sciatica, pain in your pelvis, ribs or hips, and you may also find that simple things like walking, sitting, or turning over in bed are now uncomfortable, or even painful. Problems like these are so common in pregnancy that they are often considered normal. This should not mean that you need to suffer! Pain or discomfort is a sign that your body is struggling to adapt to its new shape and needs help. Osteopathy can help to provide relief from numerous pregnancy related aches and pains, as well as more specific conditions such as pelvic and groin pain. It can also be helpful in offering relief from pregnancy related issues such as digestive problems and sciatica. Any imbalance within the pelvis and pelvic ligaments may affect the position of the baby. Osteopaths use gentle non-invasive techniques to correct this and also advise on appropriate posture and positions antenatally and for the birth. This will encourage the baby into a good position to help improve the chances of a straight forward birth. If you find yourself going past your due date, osteopathy can be successful in gently and naturally starting labour. This may be a much more pleasant alternative to a sweep or induction! Our objective is to help improve your quality of life, allowing you to enjoy your pregnancy. The safety of mother and baby is our primary concern, and osteopaths are highly trained to deal with antenatal issues. Osteopathy are well trained to recognise contra-indications and treatment is perfectly safe at all stages of pregnancy. A post-natal check after your baby arrives can also help you to recover from the birth. Treatment is aimed at gently easing sore and tired muscles, and rebalancing the pelvis. It can also help to ease back pain from breast feeding and lifting your baby. If you have any questions about osteopathy in pregnancy, or how we can help you, then please get in touch and call us to arrange an appointment or a free telephone consultation today.

Do you suffer pain while moving your shoulder, limited circular mobility in your shoulder joint or an acute pinching sensation when moving your arm? Then osteopathy can provide several means of remedy. Farah commonly sees patients with shoulder injuries related to sports, issues around osteoarthritis, joint impingement causing discomfort and frozen shoulder condition. The intricacy of the shoulder joint requires a careful examination to establish the root cause of the pain before commencing treatment specifically designed for your shoulder pain which can include:

• Massaging the area where the patient experiences pain
• Joint articulation and stretching methods 
• Exercises designed to increase shoulder mobility, reduce tension and guidance on lifestyle adaptations

There are apparent signs of hip issues such as tenderness and stiffness, but discomfort around the inner thigh, groin, lower back, or buttock can be less likely attributable to hip issues. Sports injuries and general wear and tear through walking or other outdoor pursuits can cause hip discomfort that settles down with rest. Farah has a wealth of experience treating patients with osteoarthritis, bursitis, and common sports injuries such as 'Dancer's Hip' with techniques such as:

• Soft tissue massage and manipulation
• Joint articulation
• Back, knee and ankle manipulation to reduce pain
• Guidance on specific exercises and posture recommendations to reduce muscle tension

All patients receive treatment guided by their age, lifestyle, and source of their pain to provide the best care.

Neck pain is a common issue among people with sedentary jobs, such as office workers, where incorrect posture and straining to look at screens can result in neck strain. Another typical cause of neck pain is sleeping positions or whiplash caused by injury. Osteopathic treatments can help relax the neck muscles to reduce tension, increase mobility, and even realign the curvature of the neck from a condition known as cervical kyphosis. Farah is vastly experienced in treating neck injuries and providing unique patient care by employing techniques such as:

• Soft tissue massage
• Manipulation of the neck area

The knee is the body's largest and most complex joint, and it undergoes a lot of strain leading to knee pain being a prevalent musculoskeletal issue. Some typical knee pain, such as osteoarthritis, bursitis, or ligament damage, can be easier to determine a course of therapy. However, nerve irritation in the lower back or muscles across the leg can cause what is known as referred pain in the knee takes more time to locate. Therefore, a thorough examination by an osteopath is essential before any treatment can begin. Farah provides a range of treatments suited to the individual patient designed to ease knee pain, stiffness and swelling, which include:

• Joint articulation
• Stretching
• Soft tissue massages