The Bredon Hill Osteopath

22/05/2025

With over 20 years experience, Jo is a highly qualified and conscientious Osteopath, dedicated to providing the very best HANDS ON physical therapy has to offer with Advanced Osteopathic Techniques, Remedial and Sports Massage, Medical Acupuncture and Cutting Edge HANDS OFF Rehabilitation and Exercise Therapy. Jo treats patients of all ages, building long term relationships while working together to achieve and maintain a pain free body that moves well.
Why Choose The Bredon Hill Osteopath?
- Treatment available quickly
- I find and treat the root cause of your problem, not just symptoms
- I aim to help you effectively with minimal sessions
- I provide comprehensive after care, including an email with findings, advice and exercises
- I specialise in cutting edge ELDOA spinal decompression exercises, aimed at postural dysfunction, scoliosis, disc issues, sciatica, osteoarthritis, sports injury and sports and general fitness, used by elite athletes internationally.
- Direct referrals for MRI and X-ray and results interpretation
I treat & rehab: . BACK and NECK PAIN . SCIATICA and TRAPPED NERVES . HERNIATED DISCS . SCOLIOSIS . SHOULDER, ELBOW and WRIST PAIN . HIP, KNEE and ANKLE PAIN . FROZEN SHOULDER . TENNIS and GOLFERS ELBOW . PLANTAR FASCIITIS . MUSCLE SPASMS . ATHRITIS . HEAD ACHES . MIGRAINES . SPORTS INJURIES . POSTURAL ISSUES . WHIPLASH. INJURY PREVENTION
The Bredon Hill Osteopath is located in Ashton under Hill on the edge of the Cotswolds easily accessible from Evesham, Broadway Cheltenham and Worcester. Serving Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and beyond.
Free and convenient parking is available at all times.
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT or DISCUSS YOUR CONDITION CALL Jo on 0796720901

13/12/2023

I have only a few Osteopathic musculoskeletal appointments left next week and then breaking until the new year. I will be available for emergency appointments over the Xmas period in Ashton under Hill.
Hope you all have a lovely festive time, from Jo, The Bredon Hill Osteopath 🎄

06/10/2023

ELDOA the cutting edge spinal decompression and alignment technique is spreading far and wide across the globe. It is taught now throughout Europe, the States and now the Middle East. I was lucky to start my training 6 years ago with it’s creator Osteopath, physiotherapist and elite trainer Dr. Guy Voyer and Peter Bodi pictured here. This is the best exercise out there to address scoliosis, spondylosis/OA, sciatica, stenosis, general back and neck pain, postural issues and maintain back health. There are a growing number of practitioners in the UK and I feel fortunate to be one of them.

22/06/2023

With 20 years experience, Jo is highly qualified, conscientious and dedicated to providing the very best HANDS ON physical therapy has to offer with Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, Remedial and Sports Massage, Medical Acupuncture and Cutting Edge HANDS OFF Rehabilitation and Exercise Therapy. Jo treats patients of all ages, building long term relationships while working together to achieve and maintain a pain free body that moves well.

Why Choose The Bredon Hill Osteopath?
- Treatment available quickly
- We find and treat the root cause of your problem, not just symptoms
- We aim to help you effectively with minimal sessions
- We provide comprehensive care, including an email with findings, advice and exercises
- We specialise in cutting edge ELDOA spinal decompression exercises, aimed at postural dysfunction, scoliosis, disc issues, sciatica, osteoarthritis, sports injury and sports and general fitness.

We treat & rehab: . BACK and NECK PAIN . SCIATICA and TRAPPED NERVES . HERNIATED/SLIPPED DISCS . SCOLIOSIS . SHOULDER, ELBOW and WRIST PAIN . HIP, KNEE and ANKLE PAIN . FOZEN SHOULDER . TENNIS and GOLFERS ELBOW . PLANTAR FASCIITIS . MUSCLE SPASMS . ATHRITIS . HEAD ACHES . MIGRAINES . SPORTS INJURIES . POSTURAL ISSUES . WHIPLASH

The Bredon Hill Osteopath is located in Ashton under Hill on the edge of the Cotswolds easily accessible from Evesham, Broadway Cheltenham and Worcester. Serving Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and beyond.
Free and convenient parking is available at all times.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT or DISCUSS YOUR CONDITION CALL 07967209019

15/05/2023

RESEARCH SHOWS HANDS ON AND HANDS OFF TREATMENT IS THE BEST APPROACH TO MUSCULOSKELETAL ISSUES

The Bredon Hill Osteopath – Providing high quality tailored HANDS ON AND HANDS OFF treatment for your joint, muscle and postural issues from head to toe with supportive physical therapist and musculoskeletal and exercise specialist, Joanna Pinches.

Jo is experienced, well qualified, conscientious and dedicated to providing the very best HANDS ON Physical Therapy has to offer from Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, Remedial and Sports Massage, Medical Acupuncture and Cutting Edge HANDS OFF Rehabilitation and Exercise Therapy – treating patients of all ages, building long term relationships and working together to achieve and maintain a pain free body that moves well.

I treat & rehab: . BACK and NECK PAIN . SCIATICA and TRAPPED NERVES . HERNIATED/SLIPPED DISCS . SCOLIOSIS . SHOULDER, ELBOW and WRIST PAIN . HIP, KNEE and ANKLE PAIN . FOZEN SHOULDER . TENNIS and GOLFERS ELBOW . PLANTAR FASCIITIS . MUSCLE SPASMS . ATHRITIS . HEAD ACHES . MIGRAINES . SPORTS INJURIES . POSTURAL ISSUES . WHIPLASH

Location
The Bredon Hill Osteopath is located in Ashton under Hill on the edge of the Cotswolds easily accessible from Evesham, Broadway Cheltenham and Worcester. Serving Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and beyond.
Free and convenient parking is available at all times.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT or DISCUSS YOUR CONDITION CALL 07967209019

10/05/2023

‘Little evidence medication treatment for chronic pain works,' says review
Medication should be the last resort. I have seen over and over again in clinic that hands on treatment, effective exercise, but crucially psychological belief/intervention can really help. The problem is often money, this approach is more expensive than medication. Harnessing the brains power to over come and maybe even accept a degree of pain is important. Techniques involving CBT, NLP, visualisation, meditation if used correctly and regularly can be really useful and crucially less harmful than medication.

Researchers say ‘studies not good enough’ to know whether medications work or not for pain

08/05/2023

BACK HEALTH WITH SPINAL SPECIALIST Joanna Pinches.
I use ELDOA, cutting edge spinal decompression exercises with the majority of my patients, in order to help re-align, decompress and strengthen the spine. ELDOA is quite simply the very best spinal exercise there is for scoliosis, disc issues, general back pain and as a preventative and spinal health tool. Alongside my treatments which include ELDOA, I'm offering standalone ELDOA sessions for those not wanting treatment, but exercises only. There are specific ELDOA exercises for particular sports and professions. I will create a bespoke set of ELDOA to suit your spinal needs, lifestyle, sport and profession. I also offer ELDOA in the workplace for your employees. I have a new website shortly, in the meantime please contact me for more details. 07967209019

13/04/2023

FOAM ROLLING MASTERCLASS
I don’t recommend foam rolling generally, because in most cases it does not respect the fascial orientations and compresses it. Fascia needs hydration, ie. lots of water to fulfil one of its functions of being slippery, to allow muscles to slip and slide over one another. Compressing fascia might feel good, but it prevents gliding movements between structures. The method here I’m told respects fibre orientation, give it a go…I’d love feed back.

23/03/2023

Feet are our much neglected foundation, the function of which can affect our entire body…from back problems to jaw problems.

For foot health, which will benefit your entire body…walk bare foot as often as possible... make a point of it at home and in the garden. If you experience discomfort doing this, then try short periods, regularly. If this is uncomfortable, try when sitting…working at a desk or in front of the TV, slipping shoes off, rolling them on a small ball (tennis, golf, bouncy), picking up a tea towel or small items such as marbles with your toes, spreading them, wiggling, basically move them lots! Just keep those shoes off as much as possible.

The use of orthotics is a controversial issue. Used long term, the foot muscles don’t have to work as hard, meaning they can sometimes exacerbate the problem. Foot, ankle, lower leg and glute strengthening exercises are the best treatment, with mobilisation and pumping of the foot ankle and pelvis and if necessary, orthotic use.

Call The Bredon Hill Osteopath 07967208019 for advice, treatment and exercise prescription for lower limb and foot issues.

Here’s to happy feet!

Always a pleasure posting this one from our mates over .physiotherapy 🦶🙏
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Expose yourself to natural terrain ✔️
Most human-made surfaces are flat, smooth, hard, and unnatural. Many of us spend most of our waking hours on these artificial surfaces, often while wearing footwear as well.
🔑 Exposing yourself to natural, uneven, rough, varied terrain is a great way to stimulate your body and can provide a lot of benefits:
🦶 Start with taking your shoes off and going outside. On grass, a beach, a trail, on rocks etc.
You will notice that it is uncomfortable, and that you have to pay way more attention to how and where you are stepping.
✅ A few things this will do:
- Toughen your feet up (and you up).
- desensitize your feet
- challenge your balance and stability more
- make you more aware of how you are moving
- force you to buffer impact better, naturally react to changes in the surface below etc.
- mobilize your feet and ankles more, and naturally massage your feet.
Start to introduce natural terrain into your life...It feels very good once you get used to it.
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21/03/2023

I would urge you all to do this, particularly if you wear women’s pointed shoes and generally most standard foot wear that draws your toes together.
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13/03/2023

Spring is in the air...honest! This is a great time to check in with ourselves and press reset. This week we're looking at hydration.

Please call 07967209019 for advice, treatment and exercise therapy for your musculoskeletal issues.

HYDRATION - I notice winter dehydration in the body tissues of lots of my patients at this time of year. Many of us just don't drink enough water in the winter, it accounts for 50-70% of our body weight. Water, particularly 'free' water that the body can use straight away without having to process, is vital for every cell, tissue and organ in your body. Musculoskeletally, it keeps our intervertebral discs nice and plump, lubricates and cushions joints and the nervous system and our fascia, which covers our muscles, allowing them to slip and slide nicely over one another freely.

HOW MUCH WATER?
We often hear we should be drinking 2 litres of water day, however there is no evidence base for this. The optimum amount is actually unclear, although the most recent research from The University of Aberdeen who have collaborated with scientists across the world is currently the best advice to follow. However it also depends on your age, activity levels, time of year, climate, type of diet, health issues and medications.

- Current UK recommendations according to The British Nutritiion Foundation are of 6-8 glasses or 1.2-2 litres of fluid per day, including water, coffee, tea, squash, milks.

- The European Food Safety Authority recommends (assuming 20% from food, 80% fluids
- Adult and adolescent females 14yrs plus need 2 litres
- Adult and adolescent males 14yrs plus need 2.5 litres
- Pregnant women 2.3 litres
- Lactating women 2.7 litres

- The International Olympic Committee recommends 1.2 - 1.5 litres of fluid are consumed for each kilo of body weight lost during sports or exercise session to restore losses. Electrolytes Sodium and Potassium and Carbohydrate are also needed if exercise lasts longer than 1 hr.

- Most up to date recommendations from University of Aberdeen recommend the average person will need 3.6 litres, of fluid more than half of which will come from food, which means the amount needed to drink is 1.3 - 1.8 litres per day. Older people will require less, while in hot climes, being pregnant or breastfeeding and greater physical activity will increase it.

In my experience approximately 60% of my patients barely drink enough fluid and so I recommend introducing another large glass of just water in the morning and afternoon. Despite the recommendations of pretty much any fluid apart from alcohol counting, it seems sensible to try and include a good amount 'free' water, that will be immediately available to cells. Hot water is a good way of doing this in the winter. Avoiding sugary drinks is key, they are linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, dental caries and increased BMI in children.

Happy Hydrating, The Bredon Hill Osteopath.

03/01/2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM The Bredon Hill Osteopath

The days are getting longer again, the festive frenzie is over, it’s time to check in with ourselves and plan the year a head. An opportunity to address our diets, psychological and musculoskeletal health. Osteopathic assessment, treatment, myofascial stretching and cutting edge ELDOA exercises are a great way of looking after our bodies, for specific issues and as a healthy preventative measure to maintain pain free mobility.

Call 07967209019 to make an appointment or discuss your musculoskeletal issues directly with Jo.

Here’s to a healthy and positive new year.