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5 ways osteopathy helps gardeners

Gardening is a great way to stay active, but don’t underestimate the physical demands. By consulting with your osteopath, you can better prepare your body for a full gardening season, prevent injuries, and enjoy gardening with ease, pain-free.

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Body MOT

Why book your Body MOT?

During your Body MOT you will receive specific guidance on how to start new activity – and how to continue to ensure long-term success.

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spine pain

How we treat osteoporosis

Did you know that 1 in 2 women aged over 50 and 1 in 5 men will break bones due to osteoporosis? The right level and type of exercise can help prevent and treat this condition.

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heel spur

Treating heel spurs – a success story

What are heel spurs? A calcaneal spur, more commonly known as a heel spur, arises when a bony outgrowth forms on the heel bone. Calcaneal spurs can form at the back of the heel (dorsal heel spur) or under the sole (plantar heel spur). Spurs are a secondary effect of a tendon attachment injury; dorsal

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balance

How good balance can save your life

Maintaining balance is crucial in preventing falls and life-changing injuries. In fact, physical trauma from falls is implicated in early mortality for individuals over 65. Falls are a significant risk in this age group, with alarming statistics highlighting their impact. For example, research shows that a fall resulting in a fracture—particularly a hip fracture—is associated

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Jill’s recovery from acute and disabling hip pain

Jill is a vibrant and active grandmother in her late 60’s, who visited the clinic in 2023 suffering from acute pain over her right hip.  The pain was getting in the way of playing with her grandchildren, gardening and walking the dog; activities which she loved.  She was very frustrated and anxious that things were

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