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Costa Med Osteopaths,Relief from back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headache, knee pain, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, stress, anxiety & tiredness, Get the help you need, professional back pain specialists. +20 years experience in physical therapy. Full disabled access, English, Espanol, Deutsch, Nederlands spoken.
5 mins from La Zenia Boulevard
On the outside of Villamartin Plaza opposite Villamartin Golf course.

08/11/2025

🌸 Gentle, Effective Support After Breast Cancer Treatment

After surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy, many women struggle to regain movement in their arms and shoulders. Even simple daily actions — brushing your hair, reaching overhead, or fastening a bra — can feel difficult or painful.

For many, swelling or lymphoedema can also develop after lymph nodes are removed, causing heaviness, tightness, or discomfort in the arm. Unfortunately, support options are often limited to compression garments — but there is more that can be done to help.

At Costa Med Osteopaths, Sonja offers a specialised treatment using TECAR + IONS Resonance Therapy — a gentle, non-invasive therapy that helps:
💗 Reduce inflammation, stiffness, and swelling
💗 Improve circulation and lymphatic flow
💗 Support tissue healing and recovery
💗 Restore mobility and range of motion
💗 Ease discomfort and promote relaxation

In Sonja’s expert hands, this treatment provides a safe and soothing way to accelerate recovery — helping you rebuild confidence and reconnect with your body after the challenges of breast cancer treatment.

✨ Many of Sonja’s patients describe it as a game-changer — the moment they start feeling “like themselves” again.

If you or someone you care about is finding it hard to regain arm and shoulder movement, or is struggling with swelling or lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery or therapy, please share this post. The sooner recovery begins, the faster morale, confidence, and well-being can bloom again. 🌷

Contact Sonja for more information or to book your session:
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📲 WhatsApp: +34 722 68 04 84
📞 Call: +34 865 770 779
📧 Email: [costamedclinics@gmail.com](mailto:costamedclinics@gmail.com)
🌐 Book online: [https://costamedosteopaths.setmore.com/](https://costamedosteopaths.setmore.com/)

15/10/2025

💪Feel Stronger from the Inside Out💪

Let’s talk honestly — many women quietly live with a weak pelvic floor.
Those little leaks when you laugh, cough, or exercise… that feeling of pressure or dryness… the worry about always needing a pad “just in case.”

TV ads might tell you that hygiene pads are the answer — but they’re not a solution, they’re a cover-up. Your body deserves better than that.

At Costa Med Osteopaths, we offer a gentle, non-invasive way to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles naturally: the HIFEM Pelvic Floor Therapy Chair.

Just sit back, fully clothed and let focused electromagnetic energy do the work for you.
Each session stimulates deep muscle contractions that rebuild tone, control and confidence — doing the equivalent of thousands of perfect Kegels in 30 minutes, without effort or embarrassment.

It’s not about managing the problem anymore.
It’s about restoring your strength, reclaiming your confidence and feeling like yourself again — free, active and comfortable in your body.

Because you deserve to live without worry — and with a strong, confident foundation for everything you love to do.

🪑 Learn more: costamedosteopaths.com/h-i-f-e-m-pelvic-floor-therapy

Book here now!
English 🇬🇧 Dutch 🇳🇱 Spanish 🇪🇸 French 🇫🇷 German 🇩🇪 😃
📲 WhatsApp: +34 722 68 04 84
📞 Call: +34 865 770 779
📧 Email: costamedclinics@gmail.com

Book online:
🌐 https://costamedosteopaths.setmore.com/

22/09/2025

Make Next-Day Carbs Kinder to Your Blood Sugar...And gentler on your gut too!

If you love rice, pasta and potatoes, you may already know that these foods can really spike your blood sugar levels after eating them, so they've become the bad guys if you're trying to control your blood sugar levels for health reasons, BUT... you maybe be delighted to read the latest science and research about how you can make these foods a little more body-friendly JUST by cooking them, cooling them and eating them next day! 😋

Here's the plan:
Cook your rice, potatoes, or pasta → cool in the fridge → eat cold or reheat gently the next day.

Why?
Cooking and COOLING your starches before eating them changes part of the carbohydrates into resistant starch (RS3), which acts more like fibre. Many people see smaller blood-sugar spikes and happier digestion with this simple hack!

Why is this good?

✅ Slower sugar release: Some of the starch becomes “resistant starch,” so your body digests it more slowly, so less blood sugar spiking.

✅ Gut-friendly: Resistant starch feeds good gut bacteria. In return, they make butyrate — a short-chain fatty acid that fuels your gut lining, calms inflammation and supports healthy digestion.

✅ Works with real foods you already eat: rice, potatoes, pasta—served cold (salads/bowls) or reheated.

How to try it (safe + simple)

1. Cook your rice, pasta or potatoes as usual.
2. Cool quickly: spread in a shallow container and refrigerate within 1 hour. Keep 12–24 h.
3. Enjoy cold (salad/bowl) or reheat once until steaming throughout. Don’t reheat more than once.

Safety first (important for rice & pasta)

👍🏻Refrigerate as quickly as possible after cooking; don’t leave starchy foods at room temp. This prevents Bacillus cereus overgrowth (“fried rice syndrome”).
👍🏻Eat within 1–3 days, or freeze portions. Reheat thoroughly.

Easy meal ideas

🌾 Rice: next-day basmati rice bowl with veggies, herbs, olive oil, lemon.
🥔 Potatoes: chilled potato salad with olive oil + a splash of vinegar (vinegar can further blunt the sugar spike).
🍝 Pasta: cook al dente, chill overnight, then reheat with tomato sauce—or serve as a cold pasta salad.

Good to know:
Not every study finds big changes every time (variety, cooking style and your biology matter). But overall, cooling (and cool→reheat) is a low-effort tweak many people find helpful.

Bonus tip: 🚶 A 10–15 minute quick walk after eating is still one of the most evidence-backed, immediate, effective and reliable ways to blunt a blood sugar spike because your muscles soak up glucose while you move!

Medical note:
If you use insulin or sulfonylureas, any change that lowers your post-meal glucose can affect dosing. Check your levels and speak with your clinician.

Key references:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9684673/ - Frontiers in Nutrition (2022 review, RS3 + reheating OK

29/08/2025

Bloating, constipation, diarrhoea or tummy pain? You don’t have to struggle alone.

It’s not unusual for people to suffer for months with ongoing bloating and digestive discomfort. Many try everything — from private doctors to the national health service — yet still find no answers, no relief and no real guidance.

At Costa Med Osteopaths, things are different. 🌿

🔎 Sonja’s advanced body scanning system helps uncover what’s triggering problems and where your gut may be out of balance.
🥦 Russell’s nutritional expertise provides clear, personalised steps to support digestion, reduce inflammation and rebalance the whole system.

👉 If you’ve been living with bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, or unexplained abdominal pain, don’t give up hope. There is a way forward.

📞 Call or WhatsApp us today — and start your positive path back to comfort and well-being.

Costa Med Osteopaths speaks your language!
English 🇬🇧 Dutch 🇳🇱 Spanish 🇪🇸 French 🇫🇷 German 🇩🇪 😃
📲 WhatsApp: +34 722 68 04 84
📞 Call: +34 865 770 779
📧 Email: costamedclinics@gmail.com

Book online:
🌐 https://costamedosteopaths.setmore.com/

More info on conditions we treat:
https://costamedosteopaths.com/conditions-we-treat/

24/08/2025

When it’s hot, we all know hydration is important. But did you know that hydration isn’t just about water? Your body also needs the right balance of electrolytes — minerals like potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium — to keep your muscles, nerves and cells working at their best.

Why potassium matters in the heat:
Potassium is essential for muscle function, heart rhythm and fluid balance. Without enough, you may feel tired, get muscle cramps (especially at night), or struggle to recover from activity.

Here’s why you can "leaf" your fatigue behind with these Salad Leaf Superheroes!
Not all leafy greens are equal in potassium content. Take a look at the charts we created comparing the potassium content in different salad leaves available in Spain.
If you swap out the usual iceberg lettuce for Little Gem-style cogollos, lamb’s lettuce (canónigos), rocket (rúcula), spinach (espinacas), or watercress (berros), you’ll be giving your body a lot more of the good stuff to balance electrolytes naturally — while still enjoying that fresh summer crunch.

At Costa Med Osteopaths, both Russell and Sonja are all about helping you to live intelligently well, so here’s a quick tip: if you’re eating salad for the crunch, make it work harder and do more for you!

Here's a quick list showing you the 💚 Leafy Green Potassium Power – per 100g:
🌱 Spinach – raw (espinacas) — 558 mg
🌱 Spinach – cooked (espinacas) — 466 mg
🌱 Lamb’s lettuce (canónigos) — 459 mg
🌿 Rocket (rúcula) — 369 mg
🥬 Watercress (berros) — 330 mg
🥗 Little Gem / Romaine Hearts (cogollos) — 247 mg
🥬 English lettuce — 194 mg
🥬 Curly lettuce (lechuga rizada/crespa) — 187 mg
❄️ Iceberg lettuce — 141 mg

➡️ See the difference? Swap iceberg for watercress or spinach and you’ll double — even triple — the potassium in your salad.

And if salad isn’t your thing, have no fear — the kiwi and banana are here! 🍌🥝

Other Easy-to-Find Potassium Heroes – per 100g
🥑 Avocado — 485 mg
💛 Portobello mushrooms – raw — 437 mg
🧡 Lentils – cooked — 369 mg
🍌 Banana — 358 mg
🍠 Sweet potato – cooked — 337 mg
🥝 Kiwi — 312 mg
💜 Beetroot – cooked — 305 mg
🍈 Cantaloupe melon — 267 mg
🥥 Coconut water — 250 mg per cup (240 ml)
🍅 Tomato — 237 mg
❤️ Pomegranate — 236 mg

Russell and Sonja’s tip: Potassium works hand-in-hand with magnesium, so pairing these foods with nuts or seeds gives your body even better balance.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and keep your electrolytes happy — your muscles and energy will thank you!

Not sure about what supplements or foods are right for you?
Let us help you make the right choices:
https://costamedosteopaths.com/picking-the-right-supplements/

Costa Med Osteopaths speaks your language! English 🇬🇧, Dutch 🇳🇱, Spanish 🇪🇸, French 🇫🇷 and 🇩🇪 German too! 😃

08/08/2025

When pain becomes your ‘normal’... it starts stealing more than just your comfort.
It takes your energy.
Your sleep.
Your mood.
Your spark.
Your LIFE!

At Costa Med Osteopaths, we see people every day who’ve been living with chronic discomfort — often for months or years — not realising there is a gentle, hands-on way forward.

The problem is that pain slowly becomes background noise. The brain adapts — because it’s weirdly good at normalising discomfort, especially if it’s not screaming pain. So people just carry on thinking that "it's their age" or that "it'll get better by itself"!

Well...How's that working out for you? 😆🧐

We're here to tell you that you don’t have to ‘just live with it.’

Whether it’s niggling back pain, neck tension, pelvic issues, joint stiffness or just zero energy, our team is here to help you feel like you again.

So let’s talk. Let’s start now.
Book with Russell or Sonja today:
📲 WhatsApp: +34 722 68 04 84
📞 Call: +34 865 770 779
📧 Email: costamedclinics@gmail.com

Book online:
🌐 https://costamedosteopaths.setmore.com/

More info on conditions we treat:
https://costamedosteopaths.com/conditions-we-treat/

31/07/2025

Say goodbye to the discomfort and frustration of leaks, prolapse, vaginal dryness or prostate issues — and reclaim your confidence with HIFEM Pelvic Floor Therapy.

At Costa Med Osteopaths, we understand how sensitive — and often silent — pelvic floor problems can be. That’s why we’re proud to offer a non-invasive solution that restores strength and function from deep within.

Our therapy chair uses focused electromagnetic pulses to activate and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles while you remain fully clothed and comfortably seated. In just 20–30 minutes, it delivers the equivalent of thousands of powerful contractions — something no gym workout can ever match.

Our HIFEM Pelvic Floor Therapy chair helps with:
✅ Urinary incontinence
✅ Vaginal dryness
✅ Pelvic organ prolapse
✅ Postpartum weakness
✅ Prostate-related concerns
✅ Sexual function & core strength

Gentle, effective and discreet — this therapy can be life-changing. If you're ready to stop managing symptoms and start feeling stronger from the inside out, we’re here to help.

You can find our more info on our webpage here:
https://costamedosteopaths.com/h-i-f-e-m-pelvic-floor-therapy/

Costa Med Osteopaths, Villamartin, Orihuela Costa
Connect with Russell or Sonja on
📲 WhatsApp: +34 722 68 04 84
📞 Call: +34 865 770 779
📧 Email: costamedclinics@gmail.com

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19/07/2025

Lower Leg Pain Slowing You Down? 🦵☀️

Summer’s here — and with it, that spark to get moving again! But if your plans to start running, walking more, or simply getting fit have left you hobbling in pain… you’re not alone.

Tendonitis, muscle tears, shin splints, or a sore Achilles — these types of lower leg pain are incredibly common, especially after a sudden burst of activity.

At Costa Med Osteopaths, we specialise in fast, effective relief that gets you back on your feet and doing what you love — without the long recovery time or invasive treatments.

✅ TECAR + IONS Resonance Therapy
This is the world’s No.1 medical-grade rehab treatment — trusted by pro athletes, now available to you. It works deep within your tissues to:
• 🔹 Reduce inflammation and pain
• 🔹 Accelerate healing
• 🔹 Support long-term recovery
• 🔹 Help you walk, move and feel better, fast!

Sonja van Kommer (BSc Hons) and Russell Dougall (BSc Hons), our experienced osteopaths, have helped countless clients — especially men who tend to "tough it out" — get real, lasting relief from ankle, calf and lower leg pain.

This therapy is a gamechanger. No surgery. No downtime. Just results.

📅 Appointments with Russell or Sonja available now
📲 WhatsApp: +34 722 68 04 84
📞 Call: +34 865 770 779
🌐 https://costamedosteopaths.setmore.com/
📧 Email: costamedclinics@gmail.com

Costa Med Osteopaths — Helping You Feel Stronger, One Step at a Time.

Dirección

Avenida Brisas 6, Bajo 8, Villamartin Plaza
Alicante
03189

Horario de Apertura

Lunes	09:00 - 17:00
Martes	09:00 - 17:00
Miércoles	09:00 - 17:00
Jueves	09:00 - 17:00
Viernes	09:00 - 17:00

Teléfono

+34865770779

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https://costamedosteopaths.com/

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