Feel Better Osteopathy

15/05/2024

Anyone can join up! You get a free blood pressure and cholesterol check. And more importantly you will be contributing to a huge research project to help early detection and treatment of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke Sign up link in comments

09/02/2024

Some great tips here for self-management of lower back pain.

Back injuries are extremely common, yet often misunderstood. Here are the simple steps you can take to avoid discomfort, from exercising your core to getting a good night’s sleep

12/10/2023

This programme looks AMAZING for anyone suffering from joint pain, be it from any type of arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia or any other type of persistent pain. It includes workshops on exercise, improving sleep, mental health, nutrition and also free gym access!

Join our free programme to help relieve joint pain and live a more independent life.

27/09/2023

I'm constantly advising people to get up and move more to prevent neck and back pain. This programme makes the case even more compelling, linking prolonged sitting to increased risk of diabetes and poor cardiovascular and mental health. FUN FACT: standing uses 20% more energy than sitting and pottering around uses 90% more!

James Gallagher visits the lab to explore how much sitting is too much.

12/01/2023

Are you or anyone you know living with Parkinson's? Exercise is so important in managing this chronic condition which is why Everyone Active Gyms are offering free membership to people living with Parkinson's and their carers/companion. Everyone Active has gyms in Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford.

We are offering a complimentary membership for people living with Parkinson’s. Free membership will also be given to carers to provide support if needed. Parkinson’s MembershipFrequently Asked Questions What’s included in your membership? Access to the gym, swimming pool (where applicable) and...

20/10/2022

Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture.

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile, so that they break easily – even as a result of a minor fall, a bump, a sneeze, or a sudden movement.

Fractures caused by osteoporosis can be life-threatening and a major cause of pain and long-term disability.

Here are a few things you can do to help prevent Osteoporosis:

1️⃣ EXERCISE
Exercise regularly - keep your bones and muscles moving. Weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening and balance-training exercises are best.

2️⃣ NUTRITION
Ensure your diet is rich in bone-healthy nutrients.
Calcium, vitamin D and protein are the most important for bone health. Safe exposure to sunshine will help you get enough vitamin D.

3️⃣ LIFESTYLE
Avoid negative lifestyle habits.
Maintain a healthy body weight, avoid smoking and excessive drinking.

4️⃣ RISK FACTORS
Find out whether you have risk factors.
Bring these to your doctor’s attention, especially if you’ve had a previous fracture, have a family history of osteoporosis, or take specific medications that affect bone health

5️⃣ TESTING & TREATMENT
Get tested and treated if needed.
If you’re at high risk you will likely need medication and lifestyle changes to help protect yourself against fractures.

06/04/2022

I successfully treat many women with pelvic girdle pain both during and after pregnancy - using a combination of hands on manual therapy, exercise and lifestyle advice. You can find me on Pelvic Partnership's list of Recommended Practitioners 🙌

23/02/2022

𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙪𝙢𝙖?
Emma Holly, one of UK’s leading scar therapy teachers is running some FREE scar clinic sessions in Leamington Spa on 6th and 7th April.

Treatments will be delivered by qualified professionals completing their training in scar tissue treatment, overseen by Emma Holly.

Scar therapy can help reduce pain and irritation, improve sensitivity and appearance around new or old scar tissue. Necrotic tissue and damage from radiotherapy may also be reduced.

More info here: https://scarwork.com/free-scar-therapy/
Sign up for a session here: https://restoret123.wufoo.com/forms/r1r18nf90x81l4u/

Members of the public are always needed to have FREE scar treatment in supervised training clinics. Register your details for clinic notifications.

15/07/2021

From Monday 19th July, nothing much will change for us. We will continue with current infection control processes in line with Public Health England guidance.

All patients are still required to:

🔸 Wear a face mask & use sanitiser
🔸 Fill in a short symptom screen sent by text the day before your appointment
🔸 Arrive promptly but not early to appointments to allow time for cleaning and ventilation

We really appreciate your ongoing co-operation and support.

23/04/2021

How useful are supplements for osteoarthritis?

This article gives a good overview of different options. In summary the more well known and widely promoted glucosamine / chondroitin are not recommended, while there is weak evidence to support turmeric, pycnogenol (pine bark extract) and Boswellia serrata extract. There is much better evidence for the positive effects of moderate exercise and weight loss if needed to help with osteoarthritis management - and these are free!

I've reached the age in my life where my joints have started making odd noises – all of a sudden my knees sound like Rice Krispies, which WebMD reassures me is clearly imminent osteoarthritis. At le

19/02/2021