Bearsted Osteopathic Clinic

30/10/2025

🦇Dry Cupping – Not Blood Sucking!🧛‍♂️

✨Those circular marks might look a bit spooky, but they’re not from bloodletting. There’s no release of blood involved during dry cupping.

✨This traditional therapy, dating back from ancient Egyptian times, uses gentle suction to lift the skin and underlying tissue layers.

✨The cups create negative pressure via suction, leading to several suspected natural responses in the body:

🌱Microvascular response:
Small blood vessels dilate, and mild, short-term inflammation can occur, triggering a local healing response to the tissues.

🤸‍♀️Mechanical stretch:
The skin, fascia, and superficial muscle layers are lifted slightly, which can change local tissue tension and promote a feeling of flexibility and mobility in the area.

🧠Nervous system response:
The gentle pull activates sensory nerves, which may contribute to feelings of relaxation or reduced tightness.

The temporary marks show where circulation has been stimulated, they’re not technically bruises as there is no sudden trauma involved and usually fade within a few days. In some cases, there is no marking at all.

❕Its also important to note that markings are not the aim of the game & do not correlate with how beneficial the technique may be.

~ So, no vampires here, just a centuries-old technique still used to support relaxation and wellbeing in our osteopathic techniques.

✨ Curious about how cupping feels?

✅Book a consultation or ask us more about how dry cupping can be safely incorporated into your osteopathy sessions.

29/10/2025

🎃 Trick or Treatment? 👻

No spooky surprises here, just treatments that truly treat you right!

✨ Whether it’s easing tension with a sports massage, improving performance with running gait analysis, or relieving pain through osteopathy, we’ve got your back (literally!).

💀 Our osteopathic treatments can also include dry cupping, kinesiology taping, and dry needling!

📅 Book your appointment and treat yourself, no tricks required.

28/10/2025

🎃 In the spirit of Halloween… BONE-CHILLING MYTHS, BUSTED! 💀

✨ Let's set the record straight! ✨

🦴 “Bones are solid and unchanging.”
Bones are alive! They’re constantly breaking down and rebuilding — a process called remodelling. Every 10 years or so, you’ve got a whole new skeleton. 👻

🦴 “If my bones ache, it’s definitely arthritis.”
No! Pain can come from muscles, joints, nerves, tendons, and so much more. Your skeleton isn’t haunted; it might just need some TLC.

🦴“Cracking your knuckles damages your joints.”
That pop is just a gas bubble in the joint fluid, not bone-on-bone! There’s no link between knuckle cracking and arthritis.

🦴“Skeletons all look the same, like the ones in the shops.”
Real human skeletons are far more fascinating! Every skeleton is unique in size, shape, and proportion. Men’s and women’s pelvises are different: women’s are wider and rounder for childbirth, men’s are narrower. Bones are slightly off-white, porous, and alive, full of marrow and blood vessels, not pure white and rigid like Halloween decorations.

🎃 Keep your skeleton healthy with movement, care, and a little osteopathic TLC. No tricks required. 👻

24/10/2025

✨We’re Keira & Morgan. Your team of osteopath’s. Both registered with the GOsC and insured with the iO👩🏻‍⚕️

If you’ve been thinking, “I should probably get that checked out…” take this as the your sign to book 😉

Let’s get you moving better, feeling stronger, and back to doing what you love.

📅 Book your appointment. Your body will thank you!

☎️ 01622 735568
📧 bearstedosteo@gmail.com
👩🏻‍💻bearstedosteopathicclinic.co.uk

23/10/2025

🧘🏼‍♀️Healing doesn’t always look like big changes overnight it’s can come in subtle shifts we notice as your osteopaths before you do.

👇🏻Here are a few signs of progress we look for:

✨ Muscles activating more evenly
✨ Improved posture and balance
✨ Reduced palpable inflammation or tension
✨ Smoother movement patterns
✨ Reduced sensitivity to touch or pressure
✨ Reduced guarding on movements

Progress isn’t always visible at first glance, but it’s happening. Trust the process. We see it, and we’ll help you see it too. 🤞🏻

21/10/2025

🏃‍♀️ Meet Liz Weeks – Your Running & Recovery Specialist!

Available Wednesdays at Bearsted Osteopathic Clinic

Whether you’re a keen runner, recovering from injury, or simply want to move and feel better, Liz is here to help!

As a Sports Massage Therapist and Certified Running Coach, Liz is passionate about helping people move better, feel better, and perform at their best.

✨ Services include:

💆‍♀️ Sports Massage (with optional Dry Cupping)
👣 Running Gait Analysis
🏅 1-2-1 Running Coaching

🕒 Price List:
• 90 min Sports Massage – £75
• 60 min Sports Massage – £50
• 45 min Sports Massage – £40
• 60 min Gait Analysis – £75
• 60 min Running Coaching – £50

📅 Appointments available every Wednesday
📍 Bearsted Osteopathic Clinic

📞 Call: 07786 731555
📧 Email: hello@lizweeks-running.co.uk

🌐 Book online: www.lizweeks-running.co.uk

➡️ Book now and take the next step toward better movement and performance!

16/10/2025

Feeling stiff or sore? Start small! ✨🤞🏻

You don’t need to run marathons or lift heavy weights. Whether it’s a gentle walk, stretching at your desk, or a few minutes of movement at home, your body will thank you.

☝🏻Remember: Movement is medicine! 🌿

15/10/2025

🩵 K-Tape Aftercare Tips ✂️

✨Your K-Tape is doing its job helping support your muscles, reduce pain, and aid recovery!

✅ To make sure it stays effective and comfortable, follow these simple aftercare tips:

✨ Keep it dry for the first 12-24 hours after application so it sticks properly.

🚿 Showering is fine! Just pat the area dry. don’t rub.

☀️ Avoid heat sources like sun beds, saunas, or hair dryers — heat can reactivate the adhesive unevenly, causing it to stick more aggressively in spots.

🧴 Skip lotions and oils on or near the tape, they can cause it to peel.

✂️ If the edges start to lift, trim them carefully with scissors (don’t pull).

🚫 Don’t rip it off! When it’s time to remove the tape, gently peel it back in the direction of hair growth. Applying a little baby oil or warm soapy water helps loosen the adhesive and protect your skin.

A little care goes a long way, your tape will stay secure, comfortable, and keep supporting you for days! 🤞🏻

10/10/2025

✨From November 1st, there will be a small change to our pricing. We haven’t reviewed our fees for over two years, but with rising costs, this update will help us continue providing the high standard of care you know and trust.

• New patient consultations (60 minutes) – £58

• Follow-up appointments (45 minutes) – £50

• 24 Cancellation fee / No show fee – £25

🫶🏼We’ve kept these changes as small as possible and continue to ensure our fees remain competitive with other clinics in the local area.

🙏🏻 Thank you for your understanding and for choosing us. We truly value your trust and support.

09/10/2025

🤕Pain isn’t just physical — it’s multifactorial.

Emotions, stress, movement, and lifestyle all play a role. At Bearsted Osteopathic Clinic, we look beyond symptoms to treat the whole person. 🌿

📅 Book your personalised pain assessment today and start your journey to long-term relief.

08/10/2025

✨APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY✨

Our New osteopath Morgan has opened up her availability tomorrow afternoon / evening. Perfect for after school or after work appointments.

👩🏻‍💻Please do contact us or click the link to book online - https://bearsted-osteopathic-clinic.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings

Refer a friend discounts still apply if seeing Morgan 🤞🏻☺️

Save time and book your appointments online with Bearsted Osteopathic Clinic 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

08/10/2025

✨Curious what your posture might be saying?

Book an assessment and let’s decode the clues together.

📍Mote House - Mote park, Bearsted
📲01622 735568 or Visit our website for online booking.