JJB Osteopath

01/12/2025

Get • Wes Streeting marks World AIDS Day with visit

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, commemorated World AIDS Day with a visit to the Royal Free Hospital, where he met colleagues from across the Royal Free London and partner organisations.

Sky News attended to cover the government’s testing announcement and was also joined by content creator and HIV campaigner Andrew Donaldson-Wheatcroft to learn about our services.

Since 2022, our emergency-department opt-out Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing programme has delivered:

📍 270,000+ tests
📍 1,200+ people access to the care they need
📍 1,030 new diagnoses identified
📍 197 previously diagnosed people reconnected into care

Wes Streeting reflected on what remains one of the most critical challenges, saying to Sky News during the visit:

“The closer we get to 2030, the harder it becomes if the stigma is still there. If we still have people who think ignorance is bliss or ‘this couldn’t happen to me’, and therefore go undiagnosed, that will be one of the biggest blocking factors.”

Our colleagues echoed this directly. Dr Tristan Barber said:

“Early diagnosis is vital – it opens the door to effective treatment and ensures people can access wraparound support from the moment they receive their test results.”

This year also marks a major milestone for the Ian Charleson Day Centre (ICDC) — 35 years of pioneering HIV care.

From the beginning, the centre combined antiviral treatment with psychological, peer and practical support — and today continues to care for around 3,000 patients, while leading clinical trials and social science research.

Our recent pledge to become an HIV Confident organisation reinforces our commitment to normalising testing, tackling stigma, and ensuring equitable access to care for both patients and staff – ensuring that across our trust everyone can access care or come to work with confidence and without fear of discrimination.

Read the full story on our website, link in bio.

13/11/2025

30/10/2025

Ease Your Back Pain Today with Personalised Osteopathy in Angel, London.

Struggling with back pain, stiffness, or discomfort that just won’t go away? At JJB Osteopath, I provide personalised osteopathic treatments designed to target the root cause of your pain — not just the symptoms. Whether it’s from long hours at a desk, poor posture, or an old injury, we’ll work together to restore movement, reduce tension, and help your body feel balanced again.

Treating in Islington on a Monday and just 5 minutes from Angel Tube Station, my calm, beautiful treatment space in Islington offers expert care in a comfortable environment. With years of clinical experience and a background in education at the University College of Osteopathy, you’ll receive knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective treatment tailored to your needs.

Take the first step towards feeling better — book your appointment today and experience gentle, professional osteopathic care that truly makes a difference. Appointments are also available at Osteopath West in Ealing. Please use the links above to book.

25/10/2025

Somehow managed to achieve a personal best and run my fastest 5k today at the Gunnersbury Park Runs 14th birthday. 29m 29s. I’ll take that! 💥

24/10/2025

How lucky am I? 🌸
Just six weeks into the winter term, and I’ve been gifted these beautiful flowers by my amazing students! 💐

I tutor at the Royal Free Hospital – Ian Charleson Clinic on Fridays, mentoring final-year students of osteopathy.

Feeling so grateful :) Thanks all! 🙏✨

21/10/2025

New blog alert! Please use the links in my bio to read more or to book an appointment! DOMS or injury? How to tell the difference after a tough workout 💪

You smashed that new gym class, went for your first run in ages, or finally tackled that garden project. The next day… your thighs feel like concrete and your shoulders complain with every reach. Is it just normal soreness — or have you actually injured something?

This is where DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) comes in. DOMS is your body adapting to new demands — totally normal, even healthy. It usually:
✨ Starts 12–24 hours after exercise
✨ Peaks at 24–72 hours
✨ Fades over 3–7 days

It feels like a dull, general ache that eases with gentle movement. Both sides might ache (hello, sore quads after squats!), but things improve day by day. Keep moving lightly, stay hydrated, and don’t panic — it’s part of getting stronger.

An injury, though, tells a different story:
⚡ Sharp, sudden pain during activity
⚡ Swelling or bruising soon after
⚡ Pain that doesn’t improve or even worsens with rest
⚡ Trouble lifting, walking, or bearing weight

If that sounds familiar, your body needs more than rest — it needs assessment and a recovery plan.

As a GOsC-registered osteopath at JJB Osteopath in Angel and Osteopath West in Ealing, I help people figure out which is which every week. Osteopathy can ease soreness, improve mobility, and guide safe return to training — whether you’re dealing with DOMS or a strain.

👉 Gentle movement, sleep, hydration, and smart training habits = your best recovery tools.
👉 Sharp, escalating, or localised pain? Time to get it checked.

Need help telling the difference or getting back to pain-free movement?
Book an appointment at jjbosteopath.co.uk — let’s get you moving comfortably again.

18/10/2025

Thank you for the lovely review! ….it made me chuckle!.
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16/10/2025

New blog alert! Head over to my website (link in my bio) to book your appointment and to learn more! Training for a half-marathon? Don’t forget your bodywork taper! 👐

It’s easy to obsess over miles and pace—but what you do with recovery in the final weeks can make or break race day. Wondering “Should I get a massage the week before?” or “When’s best to see an osteopath?” This one’s for you.

Just like you reduce training load, you should also taper your hands-on therapy. Go too deep or too late, and you might end up with soreness or fatigue that lingers into race day. The goal: arrive feeling fresh, not prodded.

✨ Tapering bodywork helps you:
• Reduce residual soreness and fatigue
• Keep smooth, efficient movement without over-loosening tissues
• Calm your nervous system so you’re ready to perform
• Spot and settle ni**les before they become race-week problems

👣 A smart timeline:
• 3–4 weeks out: deeper, corrective work if needed — tackle those recurring ni**les (calf, hip, IT band).
• 2 weeks out: moderate tune-up and mobility check.
• 7–10 days out: light, supportive work only.
• 3–5 days out: gentle maintenance, prioritise sleep and hydration.
• 48–72 hrs before: mainly self-care — save deep tissue for after the race.

🌀 How osteopathy can help:
It’s hands-on care designed to help you move better, not just “get cracked.” Jeremy, a GOsC-registered osteopath at Cura Rooms in Angel and Osteopath West in Ealing, blends gentle manual therapy with practical advice—so you know exactly what to do between sessions.

Common race-week issues? Tight calves and hamstrings, lower and upper back ache, sciatica-type twinges, neck and hip tension. The right treatment, at the right time, can keep these under control and your confidence high.

Remember: your taper is a time to sharpen, not to overhaul. Adjust intensity, stay consistent, and keep calm.

If you’re feeling a ni**le or want a bodywork plan that respects your race date, book with Jeremy (Osteopath in Angel and Ealing in London) at 👉 jjbosteopath.co.uk.

You’ve done the training — now let your recovery catch up. 🏁

16/10/2025

09/10/2025

🏃‍♂️ The 7 World Marathon Majors — ranked from easiest to hardest! 🌍….see photo #2!

If you’re training for one of these iconic races — or any marathon — it’s worth knowing that not all courses are created equal. From the flat streets of Tokyo (just 6m of elevation gain!) to the rolling challenge of Sydney, your body will be tested in different ways.

As someone who’s run London twice, I know just how much preparation and recovery matter. Whether it’s managing ni**les, preventing injury, or improving mobility, osteopathy can make a real difference to your performance and how you feel post-race.

💆‍♂️ I’m currently taking bookings at:
📍 JJB Osteopath, Angel
📍 Osteopath West, Ealing Broadway

Use the links in my bio to book an appointment — let’s keep you running strong and injury-free! 💪

08/10/2025

🦴 New blog post alert!

Osteoarthritis: Why Movement (not rest) is your best friend 💪

If you’ve been told to “take it easy” because of joint pain, this one’s for you. In my latest blog, I explain why gentle, consistent movement is one of the most powerful tools for managing osteoarthritis — helping you stay stronger, more mobile, and more confident in daily life.

👉 Head over to my website to have a read: jjbosteopath.co.uk

📍Appointments available at JJB Osteopath, Angel (London) and Osteopath West, Ealing.
You can book directly via the links in my bio.