Sarah Boughtwood Osteopath

Sarah Boughtwood Osteopath Structural, holistic Osteopath, treating a range of aches and pains. Specialising in Back pain & Pre

What Osteopaths treat
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Muscle aches
- Back pain
- Occupational injuries
- Joint problems
- Knee pain
- Breathing issues
- Frozen shoulder
- Ankle sprains
- Pregnancy related aches & pains
- Sciatica
- Sinus & ear infections
- Ligament sprains
- Tennis & Golfers elbow
- Shoulder pain
- Running injuries
- Hip pain
- Sporting injuries
- Postural issues
- Pelvic pain
- Restricted mobility
- Jaw pain

Struggling to roll over at night? Try this!As your bump grows, rolling from side to side can feel nearly impossible โ€” an...
19/11/2025

Struggling to roll over at night? Try this!

As your bump grows, rolling from side to side can feel nearly impossible โ€” and often painful.

Here are two simple techniques that can make night-time movements much easier:
โœจ ๐Ÿญ. ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜
Instead of twisting your pelvis while lying down, gently roll onto your hands and knees, then lower yourself down onto your opposite side. This keeps your pelvis more supported and reduces strain.

โœจ ๐Ÿฎ. ๐—ข๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ
Pop yourself up to sitting, then lie back down on the other side. It might feel like an extra step, but it can be much more comfortable for your hips, pelvis and p***c joint.

Small adjustments like these can make a big difference to your comfort (and your sleep!).

If youโ€™re still struggling with pain at night, Iโ€™m here to help โ€” you can always ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ for gentle, pregnancy-safe osteopathic support.

Pregnancy hip pain keeping you up at night? ๐Ÿคฐ Youโ€™re not alone โ€” as your body grows and relaxes in preparation for birth...
17/11/2025

Pregnancy hip pain keeping you up at night? ๐Ÿคฐ

Youโ€™re not alone โ€” as your body grows and relaxes in preparation for birth, the hips often take on extra load. This can lead to deep, aching pain, sharp twinges when turning in bed, or that constant โ€œcanโ€™t get comfyโ€ feeling at night.

โœจ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ:
Osteopathic treatment gently reduces tension around the hips, pelvis, and lower back, helping your body move more comfortably.
By improving alignment, easing tight muscles, and supporting the ligaments under strain, many mums-to-be find:
โœ”๏ธ Less hip pain
โœ”๏ธ Easier movement
โœ”๏ธ Better support at night
โœ”๏ธ And most importantlyโ€ฆ a better nightโ€™s sleep ๐Ÿ˜ดโœจ

You donโ€™t have to struggle through broken sleep and painful nights. With calm, gentle treatment tailored to pregnancy, relief is possible.
If your hips are keeping you awake, Iโ€™d love to help you feel more comfortable again. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“… ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ to get a better nights sleep, pain free!

Cots can be so difficult to navigate...Avoid the Ache: How to Lift Baby Without Injury ๐Ÿ‘ถ Lifting your baby in and out of...
16/11/2025

Cots can be so difficult to navigate...Avoid the Ache: How to Lift Baby Without Injury ๐Ÿ‘ถ

Lifting your baby in and out of the cot can be one of the biggest strain-makers for new mums โ€” especially when you're tired, sore, or recovering from birth.

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ:
โœจ Stand close to the cot โ€“ keep your feet hip-width apart and avoid leaning from too far away.
โœจ Soften your knees โ€“ a small bend takes pressure off your lower back.
โœจ Engage your core + exhale as you lift โ€“ this supports your spine and reduces strain.
โœจ Lift with your legs, not your back โ€“ rise by pushing through your feet rather than rounding forward.
โœจ Bring baby close to your body before lifting โ€“ the closer the weight, the safer the movement.
โœจ Lower them down the same way โ€“ controlled, slow, and close to you.

Your body is doing a lot in the postpartum period โ€” be kind to yourself and move mindfully.

If you're in pain or struggling with lifting, feeding positions, or day-to-day movements, ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ and Iโ€™d love to help you feel more comfortable again. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ’— Supporting Your Breastfeeding Journey with Osteopathic Care ๐Ÿ’—Breastfeeding can be such a special bonding experience โ€” ...
16/11/2025

๐Ÿ’— Supporting Your Breastfeeding Journey with Osteopathic Care ๐Ÿ’—

Breastfeeding can be such a special bonding experience โ€” but itโ€™s not always easy on your body. Many new mums experience upper back, neck, or shoulder tension from long hours of feeding, holding, and settling their little one. ๐Ÿคฑ

๐—ข๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—น๐˜† ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—ฏ๐˜†:
โœจ Releasing tightness through the neck, shoulders, ribs, and upper back
โœจ Improving posture and circulation for more comfortable feeding
โœจ Easing chest and rib restrictions that can affect milk flow or contribute to blocked ducts
โœจ Helping you feel more relaxed and balanced overall ๐ŸŒฟ

When your body feels freer and more comfortable, feeding becomes easier and more enjoyable โ€” for both you and your baby. ๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿ“… ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ to help your breast feeding journey

๐Ÿ’— Be Kind to Yourself, Mama ๐Ÿ’—Thereโ€™s so much pressure on mums โ€” how you gave birth, how you feed your baby, what parenti...
15/11/2025

๐Ÿ’— Be Kind to Yourself, Mama ๐Ÿ’—

Thereโ€™s so much pressure on mums โ€” how you gave birth, how you feed your baby, what parenting approach you chooseโ€ฆ but hereโ€™s the truth: youโ€™re doing your best, and that is enough. ๐ŸŒธ

Whether you had a vaginal birth or a C-section, are breastfeeding or using formula, started with baby-led weaning or purรฉes โ€” none of it defines how wonderful a mum you are.

At the end of the day, all children grow, learn, and thrive with love, safety, and connection. ๐Ÿ’•

So please, take a breath and give yourself grace. Your journey is yours โ€” unique, beautiful, and just right for you and your baby. ๐ŸŒฟ

Youโ€™re doing an amazing job, even on the days it doesnโ€™t feel like it. ๐Ÿค

๐ŸŒธ Osteopathic Care After a C-Section ๐ŸŒธRecovering from a C-section is a big journey โ€” itโ€™s major abdominal surgery, and y...
14/11/2025

๐ŸŒธ Osteopathic Care After a C-Section ๐ŸŒธ

Recovering from a C-section is a big journey โ€” itโ€™s major abdominal surgery, and your body deserves gentle care and support as it heals. ๐Ÿ’•
๐—ข๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฏ๐˜†:
โœจ Releasing tension around the scar, abdomen, and pelvis
โœจ Improving circulation and lymphatic drainage to aid healing
โœจ Supporting back, rib, and hip comfort as your posture changes postpartum
โœจ Helping you feel more comfortable, mobile, and aligned again

Even months after a C-section, you may notice tightness, pulling, or discomfort โ€” osteopathic treatment can still make a big difference. ๐ŸŒฟ

Taking time for your recovery is just as important as caring for your baby. You deserve to feel your best, mama. ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ“… ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ

๐ŸŒŠ The Magic of Swimming in Pregnancy ๐ŸŒŠOne of the most beneficial (and enjoyable!) ways to move your body during pregnanc...
13/11/2025

๐ŸŒŠ The Magic of Swimming in Pregnancy ๐ŸŒŠ

One of the most beneficial (and enjoyable!) ways to move your body during pregnancy is swimming. Whether thats in a pool or the ocean ๐Ÿฉต

The feeling of floating in the water helps take the weight off your joints, giving your back, hips, and pelvis a much-needed break. Itโ€™s gentle, soothing, and can help relieve aches, swelling, and general tension.

โœจ ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐˜€๐˜„๐—ถ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜€๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—บ๐˜€-๐˜๐—ผ-๐—ฏ๐—ฒ:
๐ŸŠโ€ The buoyancy supports your growing bump and eases pressure on your spine
๐Ÿšถโ€ Water walking strengthens your legs and core and improves circulation
๐Ÿ’ง Gentle swimming keeps you fit, flexible, and cool โ€” especially in the later months
๐Ÿ˜Œ Floating can help you relax both physically and mentally

Itโ€™s low impact, calming, and great preparation for birth โ€” helping your body stay strong and your mind stay centred. ๐ŸŒฟ

๐ŸŒฟ Osteopathic Treatment for Mastitis Relief ๐ŸŒฟMastitis can be incredibly painful โ€” leaving you feeling sore, fatigued, an...
12/11/2025

๐ŸŒฟ Osteopathic Treatment for Mastitis Relief ๐ŸŒฟ

Mastitis can be incredibly painful โ€” leaving you feeling sore, fatigued, and uncomfortable while trying to care for your baby. ๐Ÿ’•

Osteopathic treatment can be a gentle and effective way to help your body recover. By releasing tension through the ribs, spine, and surrounding muscles, osteopathy helps to:
โœจ Improve blood flow and lymphatic drainage
โœจ Reduce inflammation and discomfort
โœจ Support your bodyโ€™s natural healing process

These gentle techniques can make it easier for your body to clear blockages and ease the pain associated with mastitis.

๐Ÿฅผ Always ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น. You may need medication additionally.

๐Ÿ’ง Donโ€™t forget: staying ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น-๐—ต๐˜†๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜† to supporting milk flow and recovery โ€” so drink plenty of water throughout the day.

You donโ€™t have to struggle through it alone โ€” a tailored osteopathic session can help you feel more comfortable and supported as you heal. ๐ŸŒธ

๐ŸŒธ Self-care as a new mum ๐ŸŒธBeing a new mum is one of the most beautiful โ€” yet most demanding โ€” times of your life. Betwee...
11/11/2025

๐ŸŒธ Self-care as a new mum ๐ŸŒธ

Being a new mum is one of the most beautiful โ€” yet most demanding โ€” times of your life. Between feeding, settling, and sleepless nights, itโ€™s easy to forget about you.

But taking even a small moment each day for yourself isnโ€™t selfish โ€” itโ€™s essential. ๐Ÿ’•

โœจ ๐—” ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ-๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€:
๐Ÿ› Run yourself a warm bath (even 10 minutes helps!)
๐Ÿšถโ€ Go for a short walk in the fresh air
๐Ÿ“– Read a few pages of a book
๐Ÿคธโ€ Stretch or do some gentle movement
๐Ÿ“ž Call a friend and have a chat โ€” adult conversation can be magic

Remember, when you fill your own cup, you have more to give to your little one. ๐Ÿ’—

You matter, too, mama. ๐ŸŒฟ

๐ŸŒ™ Goodbye Pregnancy Leg Cramps! ๐ŸŒ™Waking up in the night with painful leg cramps? Youโ€™re not alone โ€” theyโ€™re super common...
10/11/2025

๐ŸŒ™ Goodbye Pregnancy Leg Cramps! ๐ŸŒ™

Waking up in the night with painful leg cramps? Youโ€™re not alone โ€” theyโ€™re super common during pregnancy, especially in the later months. ๐Ÿคฐ๐Ÿ’ค

As your body changes, circulation and fluid balance can shift, putting extra pressure on your legs and calves.

โœจ ๐—ข๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—ฏ๐˜†:
๐Ÿ’†โ€ Improving circulation and lymphatic flow
๐Ÿฆต Releasing tight muscles in the legs, hips, and lower back
๐Ÿฉต Supporting overall balance and comfort in your body

๐ŸŒŸ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฝ: Before bed, try doing a few gentle calf raises โ€” it helps keep blood flowing and can reduce those night-time cramps!

A combination of movement, hydration, and osteopathic support can make a big difference โ€” helping you sleep more comfortably and wake up feeling refreshed. ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ“… ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ to get a better night's sleep!

ChatGPT said:๐Ÿคฑ Struggling with โ€œMum Thumbโ€? Youโ€™re not alone! ๐Ÿ‘‹โ€œMum thumb,โ€ also known as De Quervainโ€™s tenosynovitis, i...
08/11/2025

ChatGPT said:๐Ÿคฑ Struggling with โ€œMum Thumbโ€? Youโ€™re not alone! ๐Ÿ‘‹

โ€œMum thumb,โ€ also known as De Quervainโ€™s tenosynovitis, is a common condition many new mums experience โ€” caused by the repetitive lifting, feeding, and cuddling of your little one. ๐Ÿ’•

๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Pain at the base of your thumb or wrist
๐Ÿ‘‰ Swelling or tenderness
๐Ÿ‘‰ Discomfort when gripping, lifting, or twisting

It happens because the tendons around your thumb become irritated and inflamed from overuse โ€” and with all that baby care, your wrists rarely get a rest!

๐Ÿ’†โ€โ™€๏ธ ๐—ข๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—ฏ๐˜†:
โœจ Reducing inflammation and tension in the wrist and forearm
โœจ Improving joint mobility
โœจ Releasing surrounding muscles and fascia
โœจ Supporting better posture and movement patterns to prevent flare-ups

Gentle osteopathic care, along with simple stretches and ergonomic advice, can make a big difference in easing pain and helping you get back to cuddling comfortably. ๐Ÿ’–

๐Ÿ“† ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ to fix your Mum Thumb and enjoy motherhood

๐Ÿ’ญ Weird dreams during pregnancy? Youโ€™re not alone! ๐Ÿ˜ดMany mums-to-be find their dreams become extra vivid, emotional, or ...
07/11/2025

๐Ÿ’ญ Weird dreams during pregnancy? Youโ€™re not alone! ๐Ÿ˜ด

Many mums-to-be find their dreams become extra vivid, emotional, or downright strange during pregnancy โ€” from flying babies to forgetting your hospital bag! ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿ‘œ

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒโ€™๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐˜† ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€:
โœจ Hormones โ€“ Changing hormone levels can affect your sleep cycle and emotions, making dreams feel more intense.
๐ŸŒ€ Interrupted sleep โ€“ Waking up more often (thanks to bathroom trips or discomfort) means you remember your dreams more clearly.
โค๏ธ An active mind โ€“ With so much change ahead, your subconscious is busy processing emotions, excitement, and worries.

๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ:
๐ŸŒ™ Try a relaxing bedtime routine โ€“ gentle stretches, deep breathing, or journaling.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Avoid screens right before bed.
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ If dreams are unsettling, talk about them โ€” sometimes sharing helps ease your mind.

Pregnancy is a time of huge change โ€” physically and emotionally โ€” so itโ€™s no wonder your dreams feel a little wild!

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