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Straight A’s for Spines – How to Choose the Best Backpack for Your Kids!
As the summer holidays draw to a close and we prepare to wave our scholars off back to school, it's time to consider an unsung hero of the school year: the humble backpack. Ensuring your child carries the right backpack is more than a fashion statement—it's about...
Hands-On Treatment
A conversation with someone recently highlighted to me the value of hands-on care. My ability as an osteopath to feel and assess tissues through touch is perhaps something I have more recently taken for granted. It made me think and reflect on how important it is for...
What is laser therapy? And how does it work?
Maybe you have seen previous newsletters about ‘laser therapy’, you might have heard me speaking about laser as a potential treatment to help you with an ache or an injury you are struggling with. If so, you may have questions such as, “what is laser therapy?”, “how...
Jean’s Positive Experience Of Laser Therapy
“I’m 75 years old and, although I’ve been aware of encroaching arthritis in my fingers over the last couple of years, I’m very fortunate in not having any health concerns which have a detrimental impact on my daily life. At least, that was the case until about 5...
Hearts And Healing: A Valentine’s Day Connection
Here are some ways that osteopathy can help enhance the love this Valentine’s Day! 1. Holistic Connection. Osteopathic treatment doesn’t only nurture your physical health, but your emotional wellbeing too. Improved emotional health will support deeper connections...
Stay Active With Balance Exercises
One essential aspect of fitness that often gets overlooked is balance. Practicing balance exercises can significantly enhance your stability, coordination, and overall health. Here are a few tips to incorporate balance exercises into your routine: 1. **Start Simple**:...
Joint Care In A Colder Climate
Frequently people come and see me in the clinic and tell me they feel their problems have started as a result of the weather changing. This isn’t always necessarily just when it gets colder, but does seem to happen more at this time of year. There is ongoing ambiguity...
What Are The Unexpected Benefits Of Osteopathic Treatment?
Most people see an osteopath with a specific pain or discomfort. Osteopathy will enhance healing and recovery. Obviously the aim is to be pain-free if this is possible. Or to assist in managing any ongoing chronic conditions. In addition to the above. The following...
Osteopathic Treatment: Your Bodies MOT For Optimal Health
As we navigate our busy lives, it’s easy to overlook the importance of regular check-ups for our bodies. Just like a car requires an MOT to ensure it runs smoothly, our bodies can benefit from periodic osteopathic treatment to maintain optimal musculoskeletal health...
Resolve Lower Back Pain Fast
I usually expect an increase in lower back pain episodes following the bank holiday weekend. Frequently, excessive gardening during the holiday tends to be the culprit. However, maybe this rainy weather will make a difference? If you’re engaging in a DIY project as an...