Anna Guthrie Osteopathic Clinic

10/02/2026

An osteopath is a healthcare professional who focuses on diagnosing, treating, and helping prevent pain and movement problems by looking at how the muscles, joints, bones, nerves, and overall body systems work together.

What osteopaths typically help with
• Back and neck pain
• Shoulder, hip, and knee problems
• Sports injuries
• Postural strain (desk work, lifting, pregnancy, etc.)
• Headaches linked to muscle/joint tension
• General stiffness and reduced mobility

How they treat

Osteopaths often use hands-on techniques, such as:
• Soft tissue massage
• Joint mobilisation
• Stretching
• Muscle energy techniques
• Advice on exercise, posture, and lifestyle

www.osteopathbenfleet.co.uk

https://anna-guthrie-osteopathic-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

08/02/2026

An osteopath is a healthcare professional who focuses on diagnosing, treating, and helping prevent pain and movement problems by looking at how the muscles, joints, bones, nerves, and overall body systems work together.

What osteopaths typically help with
• Back and neck pain
• Shoulder, hip, and knee problems
• Sports injuries
• Postural strain (desk work, lifting, pregnancy, etc.)
• Headaches linked to muscle/joint tension
• General stiffness and reduced mobility

How they treat

Osteopaths often use hands-on techniques, such as:
• Soft tissue massage
• Joint mobilisation
• Stretching
• Muscle energy techniques
• Advice on exercise, posture, and lifestyle

www.osteopathbenfleet.co.uk

02/02/2026

We can help with your tension caused by stress or injury

We are pain specialists
25 years of experience treating thousands of patients just like you.

Why put up with your aches and pains. Muscle, joint pains are the 2nd most common complaint to be off work with.

Let us help you with your aches and pains

Appointments available next week

Booking Online
https://anna-guthrie-osteopathic-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

31/01/2026

1. Cat–Cow Stretch (Spinal Mobility)
Targets: Entire spine, back muscles
How to do it:

Get on your hands and knees in a tabletop position.

Inhale — arch your back, lifting your head and tailbone toward the ceiling (Cow Pose).

Exhale — round your spine, tucking your chin to your chest (Cat Pose).

Repeat slowly for 8–10 cycles.

2. Child’s Pose
Targets: Lower back, hips, shoulders
How to do it:

Kneel on the floor, big toes touching and knees apart.

Sit back onto your heels and stretch your arms forward, lowering your chest toward the floor.

Hold for 30–60 seconds, breathing deeply.

3. Seated Spinal Twist
Targets: Upper and lower back, spine
How to do it:

Sit cross-legged or with one leg extended.

Cross your right foot over your left thigh.

Place your left elbow outside your right knee and twist gently to the right.

Hold 20–30 seconds, then switch sides.

4. Knees-to-Chest Stretch
Targets: Lower back, hips
How to do it:

Lie on your back.

Hug one or both knees toward your chest.

Gently rock side to side if it feels good.

Hold for 30–60 seconds.

5. Standing Forward Bend
Targets: Hamstrings, lower back
How to do it:

Stand with feet hip-width apart.

Slowly fold forward from your hips, letting your upper body hang.

Keep knees slightly bent.

Hold 30 seconds, then slowly roll back up.

6. Cobra Stretch
Targets: Lower back, spine, abdominals
How to do it:

Lie face down, palms under shoulders.

Press into your hands to lift your chest off the ground.

Keep your hips down and look slightly upward.

Hold 15–30 seconds, repeat 2–3 times.

Always seek advice from your Osteopath. You can book online using this link :
https://anna-guthrie-osteopathic-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

27/01/2026

This is what I get up to on my day off 💪 Keeping strong to treat all my patients

Thank you to my amazing PT simon_darbyPT
Highly recommend 🫶

We are pain specialists
25 years of experience treating thousands of patients just like you.

Why put up with your aches and pains. Muscle, joint pains are the 2nd most common complaint to be off work with.

Let us help you with your aches and pains

Appointments available next week

Booking Online - Now available and the Benefits of Osteopathy Newsletter
https://anna-guthrie-osteopathic-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/29f57811cde4/booking-online-is-now-available

27/01/2026

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21/01/2026

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We are pain specialists
25 years of experience treating thousands of patients just like you.

Why put up with your aches and pains. Muscle, joint pains are the 2nd most common complaint to be off work with.

Let us help you with your aches and pains

Appointments available next week

Booking Online - Now available and the Benefits of Osteopathy Newsletter
https://anna-guthrie-osteopathic-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/29f57811cde4/booking-online-is-now-available