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Luisa Whitlock Osteopath & Naturopath

Fully registered with 25 years of treating babies, pregnancy, sports injuries, back/neck pain, msk I may also use cranial osteopathy or acupuncture.

Osteopathy is a manual therapy focused on optimizing the body's function by keeping it's structure stable and balanced. Osteopaths are trained to diagnose and treat musculo-skeletal conditions. I look at treating the whole body to find the cause of the problem and not just treating the symptoms. Treatment can include soft tissue massage, joint mobilisations, stretching techniques and manipulation to promote healing of the joints, muscles, ligaments and enhance the blood and nerve supply to an area.

24/02/2026

Osteopathy is for the whole family, from young babies to the most mature 😉

Here are some of the problems I’ve been helping with in the last couple of weeks:

🌟 a tense and very unhappy baby following a traumatic birth
🌟 post-pregnancy pelvic pain
🌟 arthritic knee pain
🌟 neck tension causing headaches
🌟 shoulder impingement from poor lifting technique in the gym
🌟 low back pain after abdominal surgery
🌟 wrist pain from computer work

If you or a member of your family are struggling with a pain or restriction, get in touch and let’s get you feeling good again 😊 🤸🏽‍♀️

10/02/2026

This month’s newsletter should be on its way to your inbox if you are a subscriber. You can also read it here 👇
February Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/jy4B2w

04/02/2026

Poor posture doesn’t just affect your spine, it can lead to :

- stiff knees and ankles
- weak hips
- tendonitis in elbows and wrists
- neck pressure and tension
- headaches
- slows gut movement
- decreases diaphragm and lung expansion
- reduces circulation
- contributes to poor pelvic floor tone

If you need help changing your sitting or everyday posture, get in touch and see how osteopathy can help 🤸

28/01/2026

⚡️Back pain making you miserable?

You need an osteopath! We are highly trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of back issues such as:

✅ muscle strains and spasms
✅ sports injuries
✅ postural problems
✅ arthritic and degenerative pain
✅ sciatica and trapped nerves
✅ disc injuries
✅ pre/post/during pregnancy

Don’t let pain rule your day, book in today 😊

20/01/2026

🎯 how are your January goals going?

Usually people give up quickly when they make too many unrealistic goals, so take a step back and really look at what you want to achieve.

Start small:

🍌 want to eat more fruit and veg? Have a banana with your coffee or add one extra veg portion with dinner
💧 want to drink more water? Have a glass of water while waiting for the kettle to boil
🏃🏻‍♀️ want to exercise more? Find one class and attend regularly
😴 want to sleep more? Go to bed 15mins earlier than you normally do
🧠 want to reduce stress? Get outside everyday, whatever the weather

It’s much easier to make small changes and build from there, and if you don’t achieve it today, there is always tomorrow 😉

If an ache or pain is stopping you achieving your goals, get in touch today 📞

📸: Harrold Odell Country park

13/01/2026

😴 Having trouble sleeping?

I often get asked what is the best pillow, but the answer depends on :
🛌 what position you sleep in
🛌 how good your mattress is
🛌 how warm/cold you get
🛌 and if you are in any pain

Pain, pregnancy or post-surgery can mean you are not able to sleep in your usual position, so using pillows can help to support you while your body heals.

If you are not sleeping well, get in touch and see if I can help get you a good night sleep 😴

05/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year to all

💭 Now the festivities are over, you might be thinking that it's time to start looking after your health.

This could be:
🏋 trying to lose weight,
🧘🏻‍♀️ increase stretching or exercise,
🌳 finding ways to reduce/manage stress ,
👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 spending time with family,
🫖 reducing alcohol
💊 finding the right supplements
😴 getting more sleep
🤸🏽‍♀️or just changing your priorities.

🤓 Whatever your health goals look like, I'm here to help. I can offer advice on exercise, stretching, stress management and nutrition that is completely unique to you, your needs and your current health and physical well-being.

🗓️ I’m back to work today so get in touch and let me help get your health on track in 2026 😊

22/12/2025

🌟 And that is me done for this year 🎉

🌟 Thank you all for your loyalty and support, it’s been a busy one so time to put my feet up for a while! I will be back in clinic on Monday 5th January 2026.

🌟 So from my family to yours, wishing you a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful start to the New Year 🎄🎁

09/12/2025

🎄 Just a few appointments left before Christmas so don’t delay if you need an MOT before the New Year 📅 📞

03/12/2025

🎄December is here and it’s the time for putting up decorations 🙌

📦 It’s also easy to injure yourself when moving boxes, over reaching, wiggling into awkward places and doing lots of bending and lifting.
So here’s some hints to prevent unnecessary pain:

🌟 use your knees to bend and lift
🌟 watch out for tripping over wires
🌟 use a stool or ladder and move it regularly to prevent over reaching
🌟 take your time, little and often so it’s not too repetitive
🌟 remember it’s supposed to be fun!

❌ If you do find you’ve pulled or strained something and it’s not getting better, get in touch and let me work some magic ✨ 🪄

(Remember my last working day is Monday 22nd December)

25/11/2025

How can osteopathy help my baby? 👶

🤰Birth may be a natural process but it’s not always easy. The stresses and strains that the baby is put through, especially during traumatic deliveries, can lead to tension and pressure especially around the head and neck area.
Babies can show these problems in the way they find it difficult to move, feed, sleep or digest properly and can make them very unhappy ☹️

🙌 Cranial osteopathy is a gentle approach to treating babies and young children. It works on pressure points and areas of tension in the body that are causing discomfort and allowing them to move, feed, sleep and digest more easily 💆

If you’d like more information on how osteopathy could help your baby, please get in touch 📞

18/11/2025

It’s definitely feeling colder outside 🥶 I always get busy when the temperature drops so here is a reminder to:

✔️ do up your coat
✔️ put on your gloves
✔️ wrap your scarf tightly
✔️ put your hat on
BEFORE YOU GO OUTSIDE!!!

this is so that you trap the warm air against your body.
If you wait until you get outside then you trap the cold air against you which means not only do all your muscles tense up, but your body has to use up energy to warm you.

So listen to your Mum and do your coat up! 😆

📸 : Gullfoss Falls, Iceland 🇮🇸

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Bedford
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