Best Paediatric Osteopathic Clinic – London
When Maria Larrain’s infant son was suddenly taken very ill and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, she was introduced to the field of osteopathy and its lifechanging effects. As a result, she retrained as an osteopath specialising in paediatrics, and opened the...
Why you may be suffering from WFH syndrome… and what you can do about it!
Why you may be suffering from WFH syndrome — and what you can do about it Are you suffering from a stiff neck or sore shoulders? Experiencing back pain or tension headaches? Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed and disorientated? Or are you finding yourself eating your...
Yoga & Osteopathy a Combined Approach
Life is now opening up and many people are rebooking clinical appointments to tackle pain or tension developed during lockdown. With so much time at home and limited access to pools, gyms and exercise studios we began to discuss ways for patients to develop self-care...
Keeping moving through back pain – why?
By Julia Finlay. Until quite recently, medical advice for low back pain was rest and painkillers. But clinical trials have shown that keeping moving, even if it’s painful, creates much better outcomes for back pain sufferers. Why would that be? Well to begin with, bed...
Ouch! What to do when you sustain an injury
Sprains and strains to muscles and joints happen to all of us and for most they are a painful, but temporary reminder to be a little more careful. Prompt action can help your body to heal faster and may prevent further injury or prolonged pain. Strained...
Your Osteopath referring to other health professionals
Osteopath are primary healthcare practitioners and considered Allied Health Professionals by the NHS. In addition to their osteopathic skills, have been trained to undertake detailed medical histories and a comprehensive range of clinical examinations in an effort to...
Why breastfeeding hurts in Britain
In January this year, the Lancet held a symposium on breastfeeding worldwide [1]. Dr Nigel Rollins from WHO spoke passionately about the importance of breastfeeding: ‘Our systematic review emphasised how important breastfeeding is for all women and children...
Preparing to labour well: Top tips…
Get nesting Stop work about a month before your due date if you possibly can. You simply don’t need deadline stress and other people imposing their priorities on you when you are about to undergo a life changing event! Having more time and the mental and physical...
Cranial Osteopathy
What is cranial osteopathy? Cranial osteopathy is a form of gentle osteopathic treatment. It allows the release of deep-seated tension from the body using soft techniques. In ‘Cranial’ osteopathy is a real misnomer. It suggests that we only treat the head. The...
No time to exercise?
What if I told you a little secret? It's by fitness trainer and motivator Lucy Wyndham-Read and called the 7-minute fitness challenge. We all struggle to find time to exercise trying to fitting it into our crammed scheduled. I was in a similar situation until I came...
Why women should do weights
Exercising for healthy bones Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones more brittle and prone to fracture. Although osteoporosis can effect men and younger people, post-menopausal women are most at risk. One of the best ways to help maintain healthy bones is to...
Persistent Pain
Everybody hurts Pain is something we all feel from time to time. Your nervous system recognises an injury as pain, which in turn triggers the body’s healing mechanism. If it hurts, you are likely to try and avoid using the injured part so healing can take place...
Butterfield Osteopathy is Wheelchair Accessible
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