Shaun Tyler Osteopath & Rehabilitation Colchester

Shaun Tyler Osteopath & Rehabilitation Colchester My clinic is at Abbey Fields, Colchester, Essex. Shaun is a highly qualified and experienced osteopath & personal trainer.

I’m a Registered Osteopath & I work with people of all ages to help them overcome & manage their pain & injuries. He specialises but not exclusively in the Over 50's client, exercise rehabilitation and people in pain. He will design a plan to get you moving and burning calories to work around your injuries, aches and pains. Book Online https://bookings.gettimely.com/shauntyler/bb/book

I've been doing some CPD to help me better understand & manage patients with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). ...
01/02/2026

I've been doing some CPD to help me better understand & manage patients with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).
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Can you imagine going to your doctor or health professional & being told it "was all in your head" or "you don't look like you're ill?" I knew from my current clinical experience that hEDS sufferers were termed "revolving door" patients. Often undiagnosed & moving from health professional to health professional seeking help. I'm always shocked to hear how these patients are gaslit by their health providers. On a discussion last Tuesday with colleagues we spoke at length about this. These were a small sample of comments taken from patients personal accounts on their health care journey.

I read a study from Halverson et al 2023 who coined the phrase "clinician-associated traumatization." Basically it's where repeated gaslighting caused patients to lose faith in health care & their own ability to advocate for themselves. This resulted in anxiety & medical avoidance.

hEDS is a complex, multisystemic condition affecting the connective tissues. It's characterized by complaints of chronic pain & fatigue, along with many neurological, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal issues.(Halverson et. al 2023). You can see that in order to manage hEDS a patient needs to see lots of different professionals. Inadvertent comments really matter as they can lead to medical invalidation.

📖 Read what I've read
Halverson CME, Penwell HL, Francomano CA. Clinician-associated traumatization from difficult medical encounters: Results from a qualitative interview study on the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. SSM Qual Res Health. 2023 Jun;3:100237. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2023.100237. Epub 2023 Feb 9. PMID: 37426705;

A common type of shoulder pain is rotator cuff pain. This refers to pain being caused from the muscles and tendons that...
10/01/2026

A common type of shoulder pain is rotator cuff pain. This refers to pain being caused from the muscles and tendons that support the shoulder joint & scapula.
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It presents as pain in the shoulder & upper arm. Pain can be caused by lifting the arm up to or above shoulder height & can feel like something is "stuck" inside the shoulder. Some patients experience it as a constant dull ache & others as a sharp pain. It can be worse at night & sometimes cause stiffness. It can come on all of a sudden or slowly over a long period of time.
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Causes include:
🔥 Age related degenerative changes to rotator cuff muscles & tendons.
🔥 Over use normally repetitive movements.
🔥 Sudden onset from doing something you're not used too.
🔥 Impingement - narrowing of the sub-acromial space.
🔥 Sudden trauma - like a fall or slipping while getting out of the bath.
🔥 Over head movements like painting the ceiling, DIY, exercise.
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👍Get in touch to see how I could help your shoulder.
☎️Tel: 07900363938
📧Email: info@shauntyler.com
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09/01/2026

👏This is a favourite exercise I use to help warm up 🥰 the shoulders before over head exercises like military press or chin ups 🏋️‍♂️.
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You need a low to medium strength band and a place to anchor ⚓️ it.
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The goal 🥅 is not to work to muscular failure but to challenge the your muscles 💪 to stop ✋ the band from pulling you backwards. This gets all the muscles in the shoulders, rotator cuff and upper back working and fired up 🚀.
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👍Get in touch to see how I could help.
☎️Tel: 07900363938
📧Email: info@shauntyler.com
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Does this sound like the type of therapist / coach you'd like to work with? - If you're sick of trying pointless sexy lo...
08/01/2026

Does this sound like the type of therapist / coach you'd like to work with?
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If you're sick of trying pointless sexy looking exercises and would really like to work on moving away from pain and fear and if my approach resonates with you then get in touch.
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👍Get in touch to see how I could help.
☎️Tel: 07900363938
📧Email: info@shauntyler.com
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07/01/2026

Does your knee give way, lock or catch or give way?
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If so then you might have a meniscal tear.
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This is a self-test you can perform to see if you have any symptoms. Positive signs are:

🔥 Pain along your knee joint line
🔥 Sensation of locking or catching or giving way
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If you do have these symptoms then it’s time to see your osteopath, physio or other health professional for a more thorough examination.
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👍Get in touch to see how I can help
☎️Tel: 07900363938
📧Email: info@shauntyler.com
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Ever wondered what to do if you've just pulled your back? -This list might be a little bit tongue in cheek with what not...
06/01/2026

Ever wondered what to do if you've just pulled your back?
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This list might be a little bit tongue in cheek with what not to do but believe me I've heard these before from patients.

✅ Most back pain isn't serious & will often get better in 6-8weeks.
❌ The majority of the time you will not need a scan.
✅ One of the best things to do is keep your body moving.
❌ If your pain progresses into your legs, pins & needles, changes in your bladder or bowel then you need to see a medical professional straight away.

👍Get in touch to see how I could help.
☎️Tel: 07900363938
📧Email: info@shauntyler.com
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04/01/2026

It can be a minefield 💣 getting back to fitness after a back injury. It takes great care 🙌 in designing a plan for someone with back pain. You have to ensure they can perform the exercises to a good intensity without irritating their back. Often patients are hyper-vigilant in their movements so baby steps with lots of reassurance to build confidence works for me.
Every persons plan is different & will have a different start point, set of exercises depending on their pain profile, quality of movement, fitness level, exercise preference & what time they have available.
Back pain fitness isn't just about stretching & building core stability. It's about building confidence, resilience & over coming a nervous system that is on high alert.
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👍Get in touch to see how I could help.
☎️Tel: 07900363938
📧Email: info@shauntyler.com
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🏃 RUNNER DID YOU KNOW?-⚠️ Your calf muscles are super important for your running performance & injury prevention.-🏃 The ...
03/01/2026

🏃 RUNNER DID YOU KNOW?
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⚠️ Your calf muscles are super important for your running performance & injury prevention.
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🏃 The calf complex is made up of the "triceps-surae" muscle group that attaches onto your Achilles tendon. They are the soleus, gatrocnemius & plantaris muscles.
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👨‍🏫 During running the job of this muscle group is to:

✅ To absorb force which help protect the joints.
✅ To store elastic energy in the stance phase & increase propulsion into the next stride.
✅ Help increase ankle stiffness & foot stability which are important factors in running economy.
✅ Along with the quadriceps, the calf muscle complex is responsible for 70% of mechanical work during the stance phase of gait.
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🎓A study by Komi et al (2012) reported the calf muscles are exposed to forces as high as 12.5 times our bodyweight😲
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💁‍♂‍Do you think your calf muscles are strong enough to absorb this amount of body weight every step of your run?
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Let me know what you think about this in the comments 👉
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👍Get in touch to see how I could help.
☎️Tel: 07900363938
📧Email: info@shauntyler.com

02/01/2026

👏 Congratulations on making the decision to start running in 2026. It's an activity that will not only change your health 🫀 and body 👣 but your mind 🧠 too.
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🧑‍🏫 I've been treating runners & fitness enthusiasts of all abilities in the Colchester area. These are my 4️⃣ top tips to help you enjoy your journey & reduce the risk of burnout or getting injured.

1️⃣ My advice is to begin slowly. It takes your body a while to adapt to running so it's best to start off with alternating bouts of walking & running. You might run 🏃 for 30seconds & then walk 🚶 for 2minutes and repeat 4-5 times. Don't worry if you need longer bouts of walking let the workout meet your body where it is TODAY. Most people push too hard to begin with & get injured.

2️⃣ Schedule rest days 📆. This will give your muscles & joints ample time to recover & adapt so you get fitter 💪. Read any running forum & you'll see runners asking about the best way to rehab ankles, knees & feet. Rest days are your best way of preventing any injuries.

3️⃣ Make sure you have supportive & cushioned trainers 👟. Good shoes will help absorb shock & look after your feet & joints of the lower limb.

4️⃣ If you have time, I would advise 1-2 x 20-30minutes strength sesions 🏋️ per week. You don't need a gym or expensive weights. You can start with squats, lunges & calf raises. Having a bit of extra strength can improve your running performance, reduce injuries, reduce your risk of falls & improve your quality of life.
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👍Get in touch to see how I could help.
☎️Tel: 07900363938
📧Email: info@shauntyler.com
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If you're struggling with low back pain 💥 then I have appointments available from 19th January to help you out. -👍Get in...
02/01/2026

If you're struggling with low back pain 💥 then I have appointments available from 19th January to help you out.
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👍Get in touch to see how I could help.
☎️Tel: 07900363938
📧Email: info@shauntyler.comIf
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💁‍♂️For those unsure, Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of injuries. It works with the structure and function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.
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🙌Osteopathy can be effective in the treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions including:

✅Back pain, disc injuries, sciatica, muscle strains
✅Neck pain, referred pain to the hands arm & shoulders,
✅'Trapped nerves', pins & needles, numbness,
✅ Shoulder pain, unable to lift your arm,
✅Frozen shoulder
✅Sports injuries inc. but not limited to running, golf, gym
✅Stiff and painful joints, management of osteoarthritis
✅Knee and hip pain
✅Foot and ankle pain
✅Wrist and hand pain inc. carpal tunnel syndrome
✅Repetitive strain injuries
✅Some types of headache
✅Postural problems
✅Tendon pain and bursitis
✅Some pregnancy related pain inc. pelvic and lower back pain
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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2026.I'd just like to say a big thank you to all of my patients and those that cont...
31/12/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2026.
I'd just like to say a big thank you to all of my patients and those that continue to recommend me to their friends and families. It really means a great deal to me.
Thanks to all of my colleagues for being good sounding boards, offering wisdom and advice from our discussions.
Finally a big thanks to my lovely Nadine, George and Ava who are the absolute best family ever.
Happy New Year and I hope you all smash amazing goals in 2026!

12/11/2025

If you live in Colchester and have back pain you can get in touch

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I am a Registered Osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council. I graduated from the University College of Osteopathy formely the British School of Osteopathy in London, the oldest osteopathy college in Europe, with a Masters level degree. I completed the part-time pathway over five years. My osteopathic training included the comprehensive study of the human body including anatomy, physiology, neurology and rheumatology.

I believe that no two bodies are the same and appreciate that no two treatments should be the same either. I use a variety of hands on techniques including joint manipulation, neuromuscular and soft tissue techniques. I am a huge believer in self-care and the power of exercise whether it’s gardening or a structured rehabilitation sessions.

I have experienced the power of osteopathy first hand that helped me manage and recover from various knee operations including two knee replacement surgeries.

I’m also highly qualified and experienced personal trainer. I specialise in the Over 50's client, exercise rehabilitation and people in pain. I will design a plan to get you moving and burning calories to work around your injuries, aches and pains.