January 2026

Lumena Osteopathy Clinic

Foot pain and plantar fasciitis – when every step hurts

Foot pain under the arch or heel is often linked to irritation of the plantar fascia, a strong band of tissue that supports the underside of the foot and helps maintain the arch. When this structure is overloaded step after step, every walk, run or even standing still can start to feel uncomfortable or sharp.​ […]

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Tennis elbow without playing tennis – everyday causes of elbow pain

Tennis elbow does not only affect tennis players; it is a common overuse injury of the tendons that attach to the outer part of the elbow, usually caused by repeated gripping, lifting, or twisting movements. Everyday habits such as using a computer mouse for long periods, manual work, and certain sports can gradually irritate these

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Hip pain and lower back pain – why they often come together

Hip pain and lower back pain rarely exist in isolation because the hips and lumbar spine are designed to share movement and load with every step, bend, and twist. When the hips become stiff or weak, the lower back is forced to move and work more to compensate, which can gradually irritate joints, discs, and

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Pelvic pain and sitting discomfort – is it really just the chair?

Pelvic pain when sitting is rarely only about the chair; it usually reflects how your pelvis, hips, and lower back are aligned and how they share load. When the pelvis tilts too far backwards you slump and flatten the lower back, and when it tips too far forwards you over arch and tighten the front

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