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Treatment for pain, sports injuries, post-op rehab, infant feeding, tongue-tie, and restless babies.

City Osteopaths has been established for over 20 years and offers professional treatment for all kinds of musculoskeletal pain, such as: joint, nerve & muscle pain, sports injuries, and post-operative rehab. We also offer specialist obstetric and paediatric osteopathy, including cranial osteopathy, for a range of complaints, such as: issues with infant feeding, tongue-tie, restless babies, and symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)/pelvic girdle pain (PGP)
In addition to osteopathy, you can also book sports massage appointments for 30 or 60 minutes and one-to-one clinical Pilates sessions, all with qualified osteopaths. We have male and female practitioners, evening and Saturday appointments, and on-site free car parking.

07/11/2025

💪 New Research Supports Our Proven Approach for Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

A recent clinical trial has confirmed what we’ve seen in our clinic for years — combining dry needling (medical acupuncture) with eccentric exercise (special movements where the muscle is loaded as it lengthens) provides superior results for people suffering from tennis elbow.

The study compared three groups:
• 🧵 Dry needling + eccentric exercise
• 💊 Oral anti-inflammatory medication + eccentric exercise
• 💧 Topical anti-inflammatory gel + eccentric exercise

🔹 Results: All groups improved, but the dry needling + exercise group experienced the greatest pain reduction and improvement in arm function.

🔹 Conclusion: The combination of these treatments is more effective than medication-based approaches for managing lateral epicondylitis.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40629912/

If you’re struggling with persistent elbow pain, we can help you get back to doing what you love.

👉 Book your appointment here: https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/cityosteopaths

31/10/2025

💪 What is a Trap Bar (or Hex Bar) Used For?

The trap bar—sometimes called a hex bar—gets its name either from its trapezoid shape 🔷 or from its use with exercises that strengthen the trapezius (“trap”) muscles 💪.

This versatile piece of equipment allows you to perform movements similar to deadlifts and squats, but with less technical difficulty ⚖️.

Bend your knees more → more like a squat, targeting your quadriceps 🦵
Keep your knees straighter → more like a deadlift, working your glutes 🍑 and hamstrings

One of the main advantages of the trap bar is that it lets you move in a way that feels comfortable and natural for your body 🤸‍♀️.

Unlike a squat, the weight isn’t on your shoulders, and unlike a deadlift, it’s not in front of you — making this a more back-friendly way to lift - and a strong back is a healthy back✅.

If you struggle with pain during exercise or want advice on training safely to recover from or prevent injury, we can help 🙌.

👉 Book an appointment online: https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/cityosteopaths

24/10/2025

How much sport is too much for young athletes? ⚽🏊‍♀️🏀

We see many children in clinic who are passionate about sport — often training intensely with hopes of building a future in it. But we also see the other side: injuries, pain, and uncertainty from parents about how much is too much. It’s common to think that more training means more progress, but research shows that’s not always true.

A large study found that children who train more hours per week than their age are more likely to get injured, especially from overuse.

👉 For example, a 12-year-old shouldn’t do more than 12 hours of structured sport per week.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2325967120922764

The researchers also found that specialising early in one sport and limiting free play increases the risk of overuse injuries — the kind that can keep young athletes out of sport for months.

Encouraging balance, rest, and variety helps children stay active and enjoy sport safely while supporting their long-term development.

If your child is experiencing persistent pain or sports-related injuries, our osteopaths can help with assessment, treatment, and guidance on safe training loads.

📅 Book an appointment with us: https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/cityosteopaths

17/10/2025

Build Stronger Legs Without the Gym!

Leg strengthening is essential for anyone who runs, plays sport, or simply wants to move better in daily life. Strong legs help improve performance and reduce the risk of injury.

Some people find traditional exercises, like squats, uncomfortable on their knees or lower back — but there are great alternatives. One of our favourites is the short-step walking lunge.

✅ You don’t need any equipment (though adding dumbbells will increase the challenge).
✅ Keep your torso upright to focus on your quadriceps (thighs) or lean slightly forward to work your glutes more.
✅ Walk back and forth until you feel your muscles fatigue, rest, and repeat for 4 sets.

You’ll definitely feel the benefit (soreness) the next day!

If you’re dealing with knee, hip, or back discomfort when exercising, our osteopaths can help assess your movement and guide you safely back to strength.

👉 Book an appointment with us via our website: https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/cityosteopaths

10/10/2025

“Why am I still in pain? Has my injury not healed properly?”

It’s a question we hear often — and the answer might surprise you.

Most injuries, whatever they are, tend to heal within 6–12 weeks. That means your body has repaired the damaged tissues — but full recovery doesn’t just depend on healing.

Pain can persist even after tissues have healed. This is explained beautifully in the Twin Peaks model, described by Lorimer Moseley and David Butler in Explain Pain.

🏔️ Before injury: Your pain acts as a protective warning before reaching your tissue’s tolerance limit — helping you avoid damage.

🏔️ After injury: Even though the tissues have healed, their tolerance is lower. Pain now “protects” you sooner, kicking in at a lower threshold.

So, you might feel pain during activities that used to feel fine — not because you’re damaging anything, but because your body is protecting you too early.

The good news? You can retrain this system. Gradually increasing movement and load helps rebuild tissue strength and raise that pain threshold again.

If you’re unsure which movements are safe or how to rebuild strength after injury, we’re here to help.

👉 Book a consultation with us today: https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/cityosteopaths

03/10/2025

📢 Exciting news!
One of Dr Bailey’s published research papers has now been cited more than 100 times.
👉 https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-098742

That means over 100 other researchers have drawn on Dr Bailey’s work to shape their own studies. In fact, this paper sits in the top 5% of all research in its field.

Why does this matter?
This study focused on exercise adherence for pain. If you’ve ever searched online for exercises to ease pain, you’ll know there are endless options. But here’s the catch: exercises only work if you do them consistently — and you’ll only stick with them if they’re the right fit for you.

🔑 The key is finding exercises that suit your condition, your circumstances, and your goals. Without that, they either don’t help, or you stop doing them — and the result is the same.

That’s where expertise makes the difference. If you need help finding the right approach, our team is here for you.

📅 Book an appointment with us today:
https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/cityosteopaths

26/09/2025

🩺 Is Paracetamol Safe? Let’s Clear the Air 🩺

You may have seen recent headlines quoting claims that taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) in pregnancy can cause autism in children—some even attributed them to Donald Trump. It’s completely understandable if this causes concern, especially for expectant parents. But the balance of the evidence and guidance from trusted health authorities tells a different story.
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✅ What the evidence says

• The UK’s Health Regulator (MHRA) has reaffirmed that there is no evidence that paracetamol taken during pregnancy causes autism.
• The Department of Health and Social Care states that paracetamol is still the first-choice pain reliever during pregnancy, when used at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest possible time.
• The European Medicines Agency (EMA) likewise confirms that there is no new evidence requiring a change in current recommendations, and that paracetamol can be used in pregnancy when clinically needed.
• Leading bodies such as the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have likewise endorsed the position: managing pain and fever safely is important, and paracetamol remains a recommended option when used correctly.
• Many of the studies suggesting a link are observational (i.e. they find associations, but can’t prove cause and effect). They may suffer from confounding factors (for example, illness or fever prompting the use of paracetamol, rather than the medication itself being the culprit).
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⚠ Why we should be cautious about sensational claims

• Scientific consensus works by cumulative evidence over time, not by one-off statements.
• Disrupting trust in standard, safe care can cause harm: untreated pain or fever during pregnancy poses real risks to mother and baby.

💡 Our takeaway & what to do

• You do not need to panic or stop established treatments on the basis of these new claims.
• Always follow current medical guidance: use paracetamol (in pregnancy or otherwise) at the lowest dose that works, for as short a duration as possible, and only when needed.
• If you have concerns—especially during pregnancy—consult your doctor, midwife or pharmacist before making changes.
• And importantly, don’t let unfounded claims deter you from seeking help or treating symptoms when appropriate.

• Read more in this about the research here: https://theconversation.com/paracetamol-pregnancy-and-autism-what-the-science-really-shows-265875

19/09/2025

Can’t I Just Have Stem Cells Injected to Fix My Arthritic Knee? 🤔

A new study compared “stem-cell” injections (from your own fat tissue) with simple saline injections for knee arthritis. The results? Both groups improved, but there was no real difference — suggesting both are probably little better than an expensive placebo💸.

https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2025/09/12/micro-fragmented-adipose-tissue-vs-saline-can-stem-cell-injections-help-knee-osteoarthritis/

The most effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis still comes from the basics: strengthening, neuromuscular exercises 🏋️, weight loss ⚖️, and good management advice 💡.

That’s exactly what we provide at City Osteopaths to help you stay active and manage your symptoms effectively 💪.

👉 Book an appointment with us today: https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/cityosteopaths

12/09/2025

🌟 Top Tips for Tummy Time 🌟

Tummy time is an important activity to support your baby’s development. It helps build strength in the neck, shoulders and core, supports coordination, and prepares them for rolling and crawling. It can also help reduce the risk of flat spots on the head.

✅ Start early – From the first few weeks, tummy time can be done on your chest while you are semi-reclined (only when you are fully awake). You can also try the “tiger in the tree” hold, carrying baby tummy-down in your arms.
✅ Floor play – As your baby grows, tummy time on a playmat or firm floor is best. Avoid beds and sofas for safety.
✅ Keep it short & often – Begin with just a couple of minutes a few times a day. A good tip is to add a short tummy time after each nappy change.
✅ Get down with them – Babies love to see your face! Join them on the floor to keep them engaged.
✅ Make it fun – Try a rolled towel under their chest, with their arms resting over the top. This helps keep their arms at head height, making it easier to push up. You can also use a crinkly foil blanket for sound and texture, or place toys just within reach.
✅ Take breaks – If your baby gets upset, pick them up and try again later.

💡 Most importantly: always supervise tummy time and never leave your baby unattended.

At City Osteopaths, our team is here to support you and your little one’s development. If you’d like advice on infant wellbeing or paediatric osteopathy, book an appointment with us today:
👉 https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/cityosteopaths

05/09/2025

Ever wondered what it looks like to test how your body burns energy? 🔥
Here I am mid–space mission (well… not really 🚀) during my Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) assessment at Wolverhampton University. The mask measures how efficiently my body uses oxygen and burns calories at rest.
Why does this matter?
👉 Your RMR makes up the biggest portion of your daily energy expenditure
👉 Knowing it helps you understand how many calories your body needs to function and which energy sources it uses (carbs, fats, protein)
👉 Combined with a body composition scan, it gives a clearer picture of muscle vs fat mass and overall health
For me, it’s part of a health programme to see how I can support my metabolism, make smarter lifestyle choices and monitor my progress more accurately than just overall weight.
Sometimes science looks a little silly – but the insights are powerful! 💡 You can book your own assessments via their website https://www.uowhealthandperformance.com/services

29/08/2025

✨ There is no manual for parenthood—but this new NHS resource comes close ✨

Parenting can feel like stepping into the unknown 🤔—whether you’re expecting your first little one 🤰👶 or supporting a teenager finding their way through growing pains 🧑‍🎓💭.

That’s why In Our Place (created by the Solihull Approach NHS team) is such a reassuring lifeline 💙. It offers online courses that support emotional health and child development across every stage of family life:

🌱 Antenatal & Postnatal – from pregnancy to those early baby months
👧🧒 Childhood & Teens – understanding behaviour, feelings, and mental health
🌍 Inclusive Learning – available in multiple languages & flexible to fit into family life
🧠 Extra Support – from sleep tips to understanding trauma and relationships

📲 The courses are easy to access, broken into manageable sections, and packed with expert guidance—perfect for busy families.

✨ Explore the courses today at 👉 www.inourplace.co.uk

07/08/2025

💪 Is Resistance (Weight) Training Safe for Kids? YES – When Done Right!

There are many myths around children lifting weights, but the truth is: resistance training can be safe, effective, and beneficial for young people – as long as it's done with proper guidance.

✅ Improves strength, coordination and sports performance
✅ Reduces injury risk in sports and daily activity
✅ Supports healthy growth and bone development
✅ Enhances general health and wellbeing

Children as young as 5–7 years old can safely participate when they’re able to follow instructions and are supervised by qualified professionals. It’s about learning technique, building confidence, and moving well – not about lifting heavy weights.

🔍 This infographic breaks down the common myths and facts about youth resistance training, based on the latest research.

📖 The original research is here: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/17/997

With the right approach, resistance training can be a powerful tool to help young people thrive.

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Deansgate, 62-70 Tettenhall Road
Wolverhampton
WV14TZ

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	8:30am - 1:30pm

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+441902332200

Website

http://www.cityosteopaths.com/

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City Osteopaths has been established over since 2002 and offers professional treatment for all kinds of musculo-skeletal complaints such as back pain and sports injuries. We also have an Osteopath who specialises in the treatment of babies and pregnant mums using Cranial Osteopathy. We have male and female practitioners, evening and weekend appointments and on-site free car parking. Please contact us if you would like to claim for your treatment via your insurer or we accept credit and debit cards.