Your Hertfordshire Body in Harmony

13/09/2025

A chiropractor, an osteopath and a physiotherapist walked into a bar.

The barman asked them: “So what exactly is the difference between you?“.

Read on to find out:

Learn about these three therapies - article by Christina Raven, osteopathy and cranial osteopathy in Baldock & Bromley. Call 07535 350 343.

06/09/2025

Have you ever had that kind of pain that keeps you awake at night? It’s grim, isn’t it ...

Whether your lower back is hurting from too much gardening; your neck is hurting from too much computing; your shoulders from too much carrying; your hips from too much sitting; your knee because you’ve twisted it; or you’re laid up with ‘flu – wherever the pain is, and for whatever reason, once it starts messing with your sleep, that’s bad news.

As an aficionado of many different kinds of pain over the years, this is what I do – a technique which I learned a few years ago, at a conference called Pain and Pharmacology:

Have you ever had that kind of pain that keeps you awake at night? Tips by Christina Raven, Osteopath in Baldock SG7 and Bromley BR1

03/09/2025

Self-care isn't selfish - you can't pour from an empty cup. Join us for and find ways to be kinder to yourself as well as others 🙏💕🌍

https://actionforhappiness.org/self-care-september

30/08/2025

Are you drinking enough water?

I heard a lovely description of dehydration recently – it’s like when the Low Petrol light comes on in your car, warning you to top up SOON!

Feeling dehydrated is actually quite a late sign of not enough water in your body. It’s far better to sip frequently than to gulp a lot every few hours.

A quick sign of dehydration is the Pinch Test – pinch the back of your hand, and then let go. See how quickly your skin bounces back to smooth. If the pinch ridge stays, then you are definitely in need of water, or a herbal tea, or fruit juice spritzer, or even a 0% beer!

We need water for so many processes in our bodies – not only for our kidneys, which are involved in regulating blood pressure, but also improving our bowels, regulating cholesterol, helping our brains and mood and energy levels, as well as better dental health and lubricating our joints – to name just a few.

Do make sure that you keep yourself well hydrated. Watery fruit and vegetables count too, such as watermelon, cucumber or strawberries – or you could even take a jug of water, and infuse it with chunks of all or any of these!

Let me know how you get on!

23/08/2025

Are your shoulders are getting a bit stiff?

Here's a short, easy tip for you. All you need is your imagination ... and your arms.

Imagine that ... you ... are ... an octopus!! A slow, stately octopus:

and your arms are your tentacles,

wafting gently and s-l-o-w-l-y in the warm sea waters.

With kindness, seek out the stiffer nooks and crannies within what your shoulders can comfortably do.

You can 'octopus' sitting at your desk, or standing up wherever you have the room to move your arms.

It’s gently playful,
uses your right brain imagination,
will probably put a smile on your face,
and will help you bring to calm and serenity in our busy and somewhat crazy world.

Do let me know how you get on ...

18/08/2025

The lass who was missing has been found, so have deleted that post.
Hopefully a Happy Ending....

16/08/2025

We’re excited to share two new products with you!

Wild-harvested Pine Needle Tea - naturally antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-viral, expectorant and decongestant. A boon of an addition to the medicine chest, as we approach the autumn! 🍂

Viola Tricolor tincture by - analgesic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant. A great ‘back to school’ product! In addition to this, Viola Tricolor may provide relief for inflamed skin conditions - particularly childhood eczema. This tincture is suitable for age 2 and upwards - and may be applied directly to the skin, as well as being taken internally.

16/08/2025

The summer holiday season is here!

Whether you're travelling abroad or enjoying a staycation this summer, here are some great tips to help you enjoy a pain-free holiday!

Summer holiday tips to enjoy a pain-free holiday. Advice from registered osteopath Christina Raven, Clinics in Baldock, SG7 & Bromley, BR1

12/08/2025

Wow, it's hot!

Here are three tips to help you keep cool:
1. Cut a couple of short lengths of Tubi-Grip and soak them in cold water. Then, put them around your wrists - or your ankles.

2. Add just one or two grains of a good quality sea salt (or rock salt) to a large jug of water. Not enough to taste the salt, but enough to give you useful trace elements and electrolytes to help keep you hydrated.

3. Hang wet cotton drapes, indoors - from a curtain rail at the open window, or from some of the bars within doorframes. Hang them dry, and then spray them with cold water, or wet them first and then hang them.

Cooling wishes on a hot day ...