FRANÇAIS

Jeannine van Vliet, D.O.

Tendinitis of the Knee (Pes Anserinus Tendinitis)

Tendinitis is a common problem treated by osteopaths. When this pathology is located in the knee, it can involve several tendons, namely:
– The patellar tendon
– The Iliotibial band
– The pes anserine (inner hamstring) muscles

Cranial Osteopathy: Migraines and Headaches

Cranial techniques are widely used by osteopaths, particularly to help patients suffering from headaches. Let’s begin with a differential diagnosis of both migraines and headaches.

Herniated Lumbar Disc

Herniated discs can be treated effectively by an osteopath. In addition to the lower back pain, which can be combined with pain along the path of the sciatic nerve, patients can feel virtually immobilized, with their back typically locked in a bending position, at times with a lateral deviation of the pelvis. These signs show that a structure has shifted inside the spinal column.

Plantar Fasciitis

If you have this injury, you feel pain under your heel when you place your foot on the ground. The pain is worse when you get up in the morning Plantar Fasciitis

Visceral Osteopathy

Pain in the spinal column that leads a patient to consult an osteopath can be related to an issue involving an internal organ. This type of pain, which can be Visceral Osteopathy

Osteopathy and Posture

Neck and back pain can often stem from a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting for long periods can be harmful to both your back and your neck. Here are a few tips to improve your posture while sitting. Don’t notice any improvement? An osteopath can help you by stimulating the mobility of different parts of your spine.