Ashby Osteopaths

29/01/2026

Menopause & Frozen Shoulder: what’s the connection? ❄️

Did you know frozen shoulder is more common during the peri- and post-menopause?
Hormonal changes (particularly falling oestrogen) can affect connective tissue, inflammation levels, pain sensitivity and how well tissues repair — all of which can contribute to shoulder stiffness and pain.

How osteopathy can help
At Ashby Osteopaths, we look beyond just the shoulder. An osteopathic approach may include:
• Gentle joint and soft-tissue techniques to improve movement
• Addressing neck, upper back and rib mechanics that often overload the shoulder
• Supporting the nervous system and stress response, which can amplify pain
• Advice tailored to where you are in your menopause journey

Sarah, our menopause specialist, has completed post-graduate training in menopause care and takes a whole-body, whole-person approach 💜

Helpful tips if you’re struggling with a frozen shoulder during menopause:
✔ Keep the shoulder gently moving — complete rest often worsens stiffness
✔ Avoid aggressive stretching or “pushing through” pain
✔ Manage sleep positions to reduce night pain
✔ Consider strength, posture and load — not just flexibility
✔ Seek support that understands hormonal change, not just mechanics

Frozen shoulder can be frustrating, slow and painful — but you don’t have to manage it alone.

📍Ashby Osteopaths
🔗 Book online via our website www.ashbyosteopath.com or call 01530 440442

22/01/2026

Postpartum Care at Ashby Osteopaths

The postnatal period is a time of huge physical change. Pregnancy, birth, and the early months of caring for a baby can all place new demands on your body. At Ashby Osteopaths, we offer dedicated Women’s Health osteopathy appointments to support your recovery and help you feel more comfortable and confident as your body adapts.

These appointments are tailored to you. They may focus on issues such as back or pelvic pain, scar recovery, abdominal weakness, postural strain, or tension through the neck and shoulders from feeding and lifting. Treatment is gentle and guided by how your body is feeling on the day.

As part of our women’s health services, we also offer Mummy MOT® appointments. This is a specialist postnatal assessment that looks in detail at pelvic floor function, abdominal muscles, posture, breathing, and movement. It provides a clear picture of how your body is recovering after birth, along with personalised treatment and advice to support your next steps.
If you’re not sure which type of appointment would suit you best, please get in touch.

Whether you’re a few weeks or many months postpartum, support can still make a real difference. Recovery doesn’t have an expiry date.

If you’d like to find out more, or to book, visit our website www.ashbyosteopath.com

Feel free to reach out: email contact@ashbyosteopath.com or call 01530 440442.
There are no silly questions.

15/01/2026

🤦🏻‍♀️ Jaw pain, headaches, clicking or clenching — and menopause?
You’re not imagining the link.

During peri-menopause and menopause, hormonal changes can affect muscle tone, joint stability, inflammation and pain sensitivity. For some women, this shows up in the jaw — often as TMJ pain, tension headaches, facial pain or increased clenching and grinding.

From an osteopathic perspective, the jaw never works in isolation. We look at:
• Neck and upper back mobility
• Posture and breathing patterns
• Pelvic and spinal balance
• Stress and nervous system load

Why? Because increased stress, sleep disturbance and hormonal shifts can all heighten jaw tension — and jaw tension can feed straight back into headaches, neck pain and facial discomfort.

Osteopathic treatment for TMJ issues during menopause is gentle, hands-on and whole-body focused, aiming to:
✔ Reduce jaw and neck tension
✔ Improve joint mobility
✔ Support the nervous system
✔ Address contributing postural or pelvic factors

If jaw pain has crept in alongside other menopausal changes, it may be your body asking for a more connected approach.

💻 Visit our website for more information & appointment booking www.ashbyosteopath.com

08/01/2026

❄️ Snowy day reminder ❄️

The predicted weather looks pretty chilly, if the pavements are icy, try the “penguin walk” 🐧

✔️ Take small steps
✔️ Keep your weight over your feet
✔️ Slight bend in the knees and hips
✔️ Avoid rushing

A little awareness can reduce the risk of slips, strains, and sudden jolts to your back or joints.

Stay warm, stay steady, and take care out there 🤍

— Ashby Osteopaths

www.ashbyosteopath.com
01530 400442

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03/01/2026

✨ Mummy MOT Appointments Available ✨

Pregnancy and birth can have a big impact on your body — even months or years later.
If you’re experiencing back or pelvic pain, core weakness, pelvic floor symptoms, or just don’t feel quite “yourself”, a Mummy MOT can help.

At Ashby Osteopaths, our Mummy MOT appointments offer:
• A thorough postnatal assessment
• Pelvic floor & core screening
• Posture, breathing & movement checks
• Personalised advice and rehabilitation exercises

Whether you’ve had a vaginal birth or C-section, recently given birth or not-so-recently — your body deserves care and attention 🤍

📅 Appointments are available now
📍 Ashby-de-la-Zouch
🔗 Book online www.ashbyosteopath.com or get in touch to find out more

The East Midlands Number One Osteopathy, Massage and Vestibular Audiology under one roof based in Ashby-de-la- Zouch

03/01/2026

✨ As we step into the new year, we’re excited about what’s ahead.
Small changes, thoughtful improvements, and a few new things we can’t wait to share.

Stay tuned 🤍

28/12/2025

A new year doesn’t have to mean a new you.
But it can mean listening to your body a little more.

If aches, stiffness, recurring pain or reduced movement have quietly become “normal”, now is a great time to press pause and ask: does it have to be this way?

Osteopathy is about helping your body move better, feel stronger and recover more efficiently — whether that’s from desk work, stress, training, pregnancy, or the wear and tear of everyday life.

Small changes can make a big difference.
Better movement. Less pain. More confidence in your body.

If you’ve been thinking about doing something about how you’re feeling, consider this your nudge ✨
Appointments are available — and your future body will thank you.

📅 Book online www.ashbyosteopath.com or get in touch to start the year feeling more comfortable in your body.

21/12/2025

🧚🏼‍♀️ As the year draws to a close, we just want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has trusted us with their care this year. It genuinely means a lot to us.

However you spend the coming weeks, we hope they bring you rest, comfort and time for the things (and people) that matter most. ✨

If the break is a chance to finally focus on your own wellbeing, we do have a small number of appointments available over the festive period for those who need us.

Thank you again for your continued support — we look forward to welcoming you into the clinic in the new year!

Sarah, Phoebe & the team @ Ashby Osteopaths

💻 Visit our website for more information & online booking www.ashbyosteopath.com

10/12/2025

Wishing the very best of luck to Michaela as she moves her Vestibular Audiology Services to new premises at The Hearing Centre in the New Year! 👏✨

It’s been a pleasure working alongside someone so caring, skilled and dedicated. Your patients are incredibly lucky to have you, and we know you’ll continue to thrive in your new space.

Here’s to new beginnings, fresh opportunities and all the success you deserve. We’ll miss you, Michaela — but we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💛 Don’t be stranger!

04/12/2025

Understanding the vaginal microbiome is essential for women’s health. It’s not just about “good bacteria” — it influences comfort, immunity, fertility and overall wellbeing. Worth a read.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20251125-how-bacteria-in-the-vagina-can-improve-health

04/12/2025

At Ashby Osteopaths, we want to keep our clinic a safe and comfortable place for everyone.
If you’re feeling unwell — especially with symptoms like a cold, fever, sickness, diarrhoea, or anything contagious — please reschedule your appointment using the link in your confirmation email, giving us a call or email.

Resting will help you recover faster, and it helps protect our other patients (including those who may be vulnerable).
Thank you for helping us keep the clinic healthy and running smoothly. 💚

Contact us 💻 www.ashbyosteopath.com
📞 01530 442440
📧 contact@ashbyosteopath.com

24/11/2025

📱 “Tech Neck” — it’s a growing issue in 2025

If you’re working from a laptop, scrolling on your phone, or spending more time sitting than you’d like… your neck and upper back are probably feeling it.

And you’re not alone — we’re seeing more people than ever with tension headaches, tight shoulders, and that familiar “hunched over” feeling.

Here’s why it happens:

🔹 Your head shifts forward

Even a few centimetres puts extra load on the neck and upper back muscles. They work overtime to hold you up.

🔹 Your shoulders round and tighten

Long hours at a desk or on a phone make the chest muscles shorten and the upper back muscles switch off.

🔹 Your joints get stiff from stillness

It’s not just posture — it’s the lack of movement that really irritates tissues.

The good news?

Osteopathic treatment can ease the tension, improve how your neck and back move, and support healthier movement patterns so everything feels lighter again.

💡 Quick tip you can try today:

Try to raise your phone or screen to eye level and every 30–45 minutes, gently draw your shoulder blades back and down. Tiny changes add up.

If this sounds familiar and you’re feeling the effects of “tech posture”, we’re here to help you move comfortably again. Visit www.ashbyosteopath.com to find out more & book online