Hands on Care Osteopathic Practice

04/03/2026

Happiness comes in the small things we do regularly

For me,
🐾 Getting outside for a dog walk
👭 Spending proper time with friends
📖 Reading a chapter of a book each day

Recently, I decided I needed to be doing something creative so I’ve started learning to crochet! I’m trying to practise a little each day.

What are your daily or weekly habits that bring you happiness?

Can you write down three things that make you happy?

When scheduling in your 'Happiness Habits'

If you often feel like you don’t have enough hours in your day to get things done that truly matter to you, it might help to schedule specific things into your day.

For example:
👉🏾For 10 minutes after work, between 5 and 5:10, I will dedicate some non-negotiable time to journalling
👉🏾Every Monday morning, I will dance in the kitchen for 5 minutes to start off the week with high energy!

Maybe simply scheduling your time could be the key to feeling more purpose and meaning in your daily life. Remember, this isn’t about perfection; a little more intentional scheduling each day will start to make a big difference.

Let me know if you give this strategy a try, I’d love to know if it helps you!

12/02/2026

If you’ve been pleased with your treatment and the care you’ve received, we’d be so grateful if you would tell your friends and family about your experience.

Many people live with aches, stiffness, headaches or persistent pain without realising how much better they could feel with the right support. Personal recommendations really do help others feel confident about taking that first step.

If you have a moment, leaving a review or sharing our page or website with someone who you think may benefit makes a real difference. Your support helps our small clinic continue to grow and care for more people in the community.

Thank you — it truly is appreciated.

07/02/2026

Are your knees letting you down? 🦵
We know how frustrating knee pain can be – making walking, climbing stairs, or even standing for long periods a struggle.

We’re here to help you keep moving comfortably.
If your knees have been bothering you lately, why not book an appointment and we can work with you to ease discomfort, improve mobility, and help you stay active in your everyday life.

07/02/2026

As osteopaths, we like to share trusted local resources that support health and wellbeing.

Did you know that New Milton Leisure Centre, along with other Freedom Leisure centres, offers the Active Lifestyle Programme?

This activity referral programme is designed for people who are more sedentary or have recognised medical conditions. Referred participants receive a full health assessment and an individual exercise programme, created and supported by fully qualified advisors, to help them become more active safely and effectively.

Two Riversmeet, Christchurch also offers a similar program called Active 4 Health.

If you are a patient and would like to be referred please get in touch with us.

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

26/01/2026

Are you looking for a quiet and tranquil space to run your talking therapy business from? 🌿

Our calm, welcoming clinic offers a peaceful environment that’s ideal for counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, and other talking therapies. The space is designed to help both you and your clients feel relaxed, comfortable, and supported from the moment they arrive.

26/01/2026

Are you unsure about moving with an injury?
Worried about falling or making things worse?
Want to improve your fitness but not sure where to start?

We can help.
As osteopaths, we assess how your body is moving, explain what’s going on in clear, simple terms, and guide you with safe, practical exercises tailored to you. The aim is to build strength, improve balance, and restore confidence in your body — at your pace.

25/01/2026

We’ve had a few cancellations, which means we now have some last-minute availability in New Milton for tomorrow, as well as Tuesday and Thursday this week.

If you’ve got a ni**le, stiffness, or an ache that’s been hanging around and starting to interfere with your day, now’s a great time to get on top of it.

Whether it’s back pain, a grumpy neck, sore shoulders, or something that just doesn’t feel quite right, we’re here to help get things moving more comfortably again.

📩 book in now to grab one of these slots – https://hands-on-care-osteopathic-practice.au1.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id[]=19056&business_id[]=96573

19/01/2026

A common concern we hear is people worrying that they may need a hip replacement. In many cases, this is not the situation, particularly when the pain is not felt in the groin.

As osteopaths, we take a detailed case history to fully understand your symptoms, followed by a thorough examination. This allows us to assess different structures and determine whether your pain is coming from the hip joint itself or from another area, such as the lower back, pelvis, or the surrounding muscles and soft tissues.

Using this information, we can tailor a treatment plan specifically for you. Clear explanation and education are a vital first step, helping you understand your pain and confidently work towards getting back to movement, fitness, and everyday activities.

16/01/2026

🎧 A podcast worth your time if you struggle with aches, pains, energy or weight

I’ve just listened to this excellent podcast from Dr Rangan Chatterjee featuring Dr David Unwin, and it really resonates with what we see every day in clinic:

Many people come to see us for help with aches and pains, but don’t always realise how much diet and lifestyle can be contributing. We often see people who are in a constant battle with their weight, feel low in energy, experience brain fog, or just don’t feel quite right in their bodies.

Both personally and professionally, I’ve noticed that when we clean up our diets, people often feel brighter, move more freely, and those everyday aches and pains can start to ease. Inflammation reduces, joints are happier, and the body copes better with day-to-day stresses.

While we do our best to explain this in clinic, this podcast does a brilliant job of clearly and simply explaining the link between what we eat, metabolic health, aches and pains, and longer-term concerns like type 2 diabetes. It also gives practical, realistic ideas about how small changes can make a big difference to health.

If you’re dealing with persistent pain, low energy, or struggling with weight, this is well worth a listen. Small changes really can add up 💚

If you have ever struggled with your weight, low energy, pre-diabetes or even type 2 diabetes, this is a conversation that could change your life.

13/01/2026

✨New Year, New You✨

The cold winter months are the perfect time to pause, reset and give your body a much-needed tune-up. As we head into a new year, it’s a great opportunity to look after any aches, pains or ni**les you may have been putting off — and to feel motivated and ready for the year ahead.

If you’ve been worrying about an issue, now is the time to make a positive change. Understanding why something is happening is the first step forward, and we’re here to help guide you through that journey.

As osteopaths, we treat you as a whole person, not just the symptom. We take time to look at how your body works together, identify the root cause of the problem, and create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. This includes hands-on treatment to improve movement and reduce discomfort, alongside clear advice and simple exercises to support your recovery and help you feel your best.

Start the year feeling stronger, more comfortable, and more confident in your body.

04/11/2025

Last minute availability at Christchurch tomorrow at 6.15. Please use the link below to book if you are interested.

26/10/2025

🚧 Christchurch Roadworks – Please Allow Extra Travel Time 🚧

Many of you may already be aware that there are ongoing roadworks around Christchurch, which could cause some traffic disruption over the coming weeks.

If you’re coming in for an appointment, please allow a bit of extra time for your journey — especially if you’re travelling from Christchurch towards New Milton. Arriving stressed isn’t conducive to a good treatment session!

If it looks as though the roadworks will make your travel too tricky or unpredictable, please just get in touch — we’ll happily help you reschedule your appointment.

🤞 Fingers crossed the disruption won’t be too bad!

For my part, I’ll be travelling in by train from New Milton to Christchurch on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but I believe most of my Christchurch patients are local, so hopefully it won’t affect too many of you.