Baker Holland Osteopathy

06/03/2026

I have mentioned this to some of you before, but here is a link to a new paper that reports there is some promising evidence that a program of running is associated with improvements to intervertebral disc health (and therefore may help people suffering from chronic low back pain where their intervertebral discs are degenerated).

Samanna, C., Neason, C., Tagliaferri, S. et al. Running is associated with intervertebral disc adaptations: a pre-planned secondary analysis of the ASTEROID randomised controlled trial. Eur Spine J (2026).

Purpose To identify patient and intervention factors that moderate the effects of running on intervertebral disc health (IVD) in adults with non‑specific chronic low back pain. Methods Pre‑planned secondary analysis of a 12-week parallel-group (1:1) randomised controlled trial of 40 adults with ...

27/02/2026

In clinic, I often ask about what sort of things people eat and although I am not a nutritionist, I know enough to spot when there is room for improvement. Raised myself in the era where fat in the diet was vilified, and carbs were prioritised, I can well understand that many of us continue eating as we always have, without realising advice changes, and also, as we age, so do our dietary requirements. Older adults often over-consume carbs and under-consume protein and fats. If you know your weight in KGs, it is recommended to eat between 1 and 2 grams of protein per KG of bodyweight, every day. Protein helps maintain muscle mass as we age/lose weight, makes us better satiated after a meal, helps keep our immune systems running well - and many other things necessary for good health. Sources include meat and fish, pulses and legumes, milk, yogurt, eggs and tofu.
(Picture credit © Chernetskaya | Stock Free Images).

23/02/2026

Over age 50, as many as 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men may develop osteoporosis. Arthritis UK have a wealth of useful information about how to protect yourself from its effects. Have a look at this link.

One in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will be diagnosed with .

There’s a great deal you can do at different stages in your life to help protect yourself against osteoporosis, or ways to live better with the condition.

Find out more: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/information-and-support/understanding-arthritis/conditions/osteoporosis/

15/12/2025

Almost a wrap on another year! Many thanks to my loyal customers. It is a privilege and a delight to have a hand in supporting your health and comfort. 🎄

12/11/2025

(Cough) So, it is almost a year off, but next year will be a milestone birthday year for me. Just doing some reading about various benefits I will become entitled to - can’t wait!

As you enter your 50s and 60s, you should be able to take advantage of a whole range of discounts on various services. While more of these are aimed at over-60s than over-50s, it’s still worth knowing what’s out there to look forward to. Here, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best discount...

11/11/2025

A handy guide from Arthritis Action, about common painkillers, prescribed for symptoms of different forms of arthritis.

A lot of the medicines used for arthritis have long names, and it can be hard to know what they all do.

Our Medications Guide breaks down the jargon and explains some of the most commonly used treatments in plain language.

Read more here: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Medication-and-Arthritis.pdf

27/10/2025

I’m always reminding people to practice your balance. Here is someone else, agreeing with me!

12/09/2025

Life goals - this is so inspiring

11/09/2025

There are several reasons I see an osteopath regularly myself, but I think my age is one of the biggest underlying factors, and certainly, a night on a different pillow or mattress affects many of us adversely!

14/08/2025

With apologies to those of you I had to postpone recently. I am now back at work and fully restored. Thanks for all your kind words.

16/07/2025

If things seem all uphill currently, here’s a little perspective from my colleague at Nene Valley Osteopathy.

This is a wonderful little reminder that we meet all manner of people in our lives, some are here to support, some to be useful, and some just to be there when needed.

22/06/2025

The ways of the North 🤣