Colne Osteopathy

Colne Osteopathy Hands on Health in Pendle. Detailed postural and osteopathic assessment, and manual treatment for a range of complaints.

The method involves careful assessment of pelvic rotation and restrictions. Patients are regularly given detailed but down to earth explanations of treatment options and the proposed causes of their symptoms both long and short term. This results in rapidly effective treatment often.

20/04/2026

The place of naturopathic nutrition / Natural hygiene along side MSK is, in my opinion, a self empowering and intriguing area to consider.

On a case by case basis only

One patient 90+ years of age knee in moderate to severe pain at approximately 30degree bend when lying down.

Applied a mineral vitamin wash...

30 SECONDS later ..Zero pain absolutely zero. with a firm orthopaedic test of the knee. Witnessed by the carer whose mouth was literally open wide.

Actually I was more than a little stunned my self!!

This outcome has never been repeated in 12 years. The anecdote does make you wonder if there are unique combinations incorporating nutrition to help MSK.

There is also a flip side...
To stop a symptom you can literally use poison and reduce some pains or symptoms.
Things like mercury, arsenic and others have been used.

20/04/2026

Good Morning,
Its a busy week but there are one or two slots for today, later.

AnnouncementFollowing some highly encouraging feedback at a recent Good Food Project event I am announcing "The Mighty M...
18/04/2026

Announcement

Following some highly encouraging feedback at a recent Good Food Project event I am announcing "The Mighty Mini" treatment for follow ups or regular treatments.

This is not available for new patients - as I must conduct a case history and examination first.

18/04/2026

Good Morning,

During a new patient consultation I try to gauge how much information a patient needs, to meet guidelines in valid consent.

I am acutely aware that attempting to inform patients to allow this sometimes means I miss non verbal information from patients.

I know for some it's overwhelming to hear too much data particularly in this new norm of much more prevalent brain fog.

Therefore I encourage new patients and repeat patients to work with me in this regard.

I have a regular patient and we can go from chatty and informative to them just needing some head space - despite how interesting the data can be.

So this patient works with me and says they need a bit of "HEAD SPACE". I like this term for both clinic encounters and social actually.

It just means for any reason if you need a pause or to stop me chatting (😁) we can find parity. For some patients I work in comfortable silence and for others we chat away.

I hope this helps.

14/04/2026

Good Morning all,

I have just been reading through some reviews on Google - thank you to those who left feed back.
When attempting to explain my perspective to new patients it can sometimes be difficult to get passed a new patient's pre conceived ideas and mis apprehensions.

So I will try here.

1) I Don't CRACK joints for the purpose of "re- alignment" my aim is to adjust the synergy of joints and wider MSK and metabolic function.

2) I Don't press/Palpate any part of a patient's body without having first reminded them that if they disagree/feel too much pain or / just don't feel comfortable that they can stop a technique at ANY time. I am not a surgeon so work with me and I can work better with you.

3) In the last 30 years., I have embeded a lot of pelvic/hip/gluteal trigger points, with specific on going consent from patients.
This is not for everyone all I can do is try to be crystal clear as to why I think the pelvis/neck/mid back are key fulcrums of the whole body functions. But I don't have to work this way I just need to know YOUR preferences so WE can work together.

4) I Don't keep a stock of products to sell for extra profit. I do keep a very limited number of items because some patients don't want to buy online. I actually advise people to go online for their items. (Contrary to one Google reviewers total misapprehension).

5) When offering my opinion to patients I will always try to let them know about potential underlying physiological barriers to recovery- this is much more relevant since SARS2 -COVID19. Eg gut referral to back. I can go through high level anatomy etc but its beyond what most people can cope with.

6) I Do try to explain extremely complicated patterns in easy sounds bytes but is it very challenging at times as there will always be preconceived ideas- I can 't explain 30 years observations in 40-55minutes-it can't be done.

7) I Do encourage patients to "keep me in the loop". When patients look at google or Youtube and add their own exercises/methods they frequently ..er impede my work with out realising it (30 years THOUSANDS of patients gives me a perspective you can't replicate.

I hope that helps

10/04/2026

Hi folks,

For those dipping their toes into natural health and detox beyond the basic minor orthopaedics otherwise known as MSK.
.." It does not matter what detox pathway you decide to use, from quantum energy perspective to breathing, stretching exercise etc. If you do not check to ensure related co factors can support that change you can exhaust or over work your system with out realising it."

Even ether/voltage based methods can fall foul of this (in my opinion).

Furthermore,
Underestimating external and internal environmental factors can be psychological emotional as well as physical barrier to optimal health...experientially I have come a cropper on this latter point believing a combination of strong methods was enough...I am addressing this 40 year error currently...

So as a naturopathic nutritionist and advocate of nature cure in addition to an MSK my approach is unique and highly complex and selective of methods dependant on the individuals's state.

I will work with most things but I will not go along with the idea that I can ease symptoms when I see a clear barrier to recovery. Patients are always welcome with a reasonable expectation of out come..:)

I hope that helps.

David de Andrade

10/04/2026

Good Morning all,

A patient was looking for a cancellation earlier this week. There is a gap at 10:30am today .
Though you would need to call the practice on 01282 702 056. Or 0796703288.

As we have some issue intermittently with the landline.

David de Andrade

07/04/2026

Dear Reader,

I am beginning to consider a two stream patient pathway in a more formalised way. Many patients are seeking a rapid end to pain SYMPTOMS, this can be achieved for many patients though may not have lasting effects beyond a few months.

A second pathway is to attempt to support the over all well being and prevent recurrence of "old injuries". This approach is not possible without real candor from the patient and indeed quite a lot of patience as many suggestions will seem bizaar.

However, I do have quite a few patients who know what we, as a team ,can achieve, and in cases its mind bogglingly effective- but unless you are a keen researcher often it makes no sense and can be emotionally challenging as I report that your Naturopathic Nutrition and body reflex findings suggest a SUB OPTIMAL state.

This means that your "excellent diet" is NOT ticking all the boxes!

The reason for this is that I am encountering patients with an expectation that I can help their "muscle/joint etc pain" whilst they maintain a blatantly pain/inflammatory lifestyle. Its a bit unfair to the practitioner who gives carefully thought through advice every time...

When I give my opinion and the patient does not agree that is absolutely fine, but it does mean that I will have to state that I don't think I can help you. I am sorry if that sounds harsh. In MSK talk the phrase we write in the notes is "Did not respond to treatment.

07/04/2026

Good Morning,

The practice is open again for bookings, though the next available appointments are not until the end of the week.

We are still getting trouble with Tech. and are looking into revamping that when able.

In the mean time if you call and keep getting line busy or other trouble the contact info is:

1) Main line for bookings: - 01282 702 056
2) Primary mobile: -07967032888
3) Email: - colne_osteopathy@yahoo.co.uk

Sorry for the inconvenience.

28/03/2026

PLEASE REMEMBER FOLKS

Bookings is by telephone not facebook messenger.

I will be by attempting to turn OFF messages from fb as there is a technical issue responding that I can't figure out.

Thanks all

Dear Reader, So many patients believe they have a good diet and are hurtling towards a nutrient deficiency or toxin over...
17/03/2026

Dear Reader,

So many patients believe they have a good diet and are hurtling towards a nutrient deficiency or toxin overload that it's deeply unsettling. Here is just one example.

The patient in question is a very healthy seeming person with a food diary that most would consider is "good".

Anything below the blue line suggests a possible insufficiency which may impede digestive and many other functions in the body.
Low Calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, manganese ,selenium iodine, germanium lithium, boron and vanadium.

But notice the red TOXIC build up. They have a build up of mercury.
..There is quite a lot in these two pages that can be unpacked.

So dear reader, when the patient tells a practitioner with great fervour and emotion that brooks no debate- that they have a "GOOD DIET" please understand in the kindest possible way that the practitioner will remain unconvinced. Until something like this mineral review is seen.

I hope that helps.

If you want to know more and dig deeper into supporting nutrition, absorption and elimination contact the practice on Tel:01282 702 056

This is not even all of the factors that plague our community, environment and persistent burdens like mould, and dare I say it parasites are clearly worth serious consideration.

16/03/2026

For those who like to think about nutrition and detox.

One of the hardest things for the practitioner when discussing health and life style is when patient/client asserts "I have an excellent diet" etc etc.

As a body worker of now 30 years
As an Osteopath in practice 20+ years.
As a naturopathic nutritionist.
As a researcher.

I regularly hear in discussion, see in the patients face and movement including breathing, and palpate on the body a myriad of indicators that suggest there is an imbalance.

This will mean that the patient despite their best efforts is missing something or many somethings.

This practitioner sees another practitioner or two because its not always possible to see the barriers to optimum health- depending on the circumstance there can be many.

It's a difficult one. All that can be done is to inform.

For those who want to really soar to health. It has been done ..with full concordance (team work).

I hope that helps.

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