Anna Guthrie Osteopathic Clinic

05/03/2026

💆Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself to my new followers.

I am the Principal Osteopath and owner of the clinic. It has been helping people for 25 years. I absolutely love being an Osteopath ❤️

I graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000, after a four year degree course. Also qualified in cranial-sacral therapy at the Upledger Institute. I am registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.

I specialise in using deep soft tissue and manipulation techniques to treat all injuries from sports to every day strains.

I became interested in treating injuries from my own sporting background in swimming. My specialisms are treating sports injuries and babies.

If you would like any help with your aches and pains or just want to get back to work quickly please contact us at the clinic.

01268 569639
www.osteopathbenfleet.co.uk

https://anna-guthrie-osteopathic-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

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04/03/2026

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26/02/2026

We have appointments available this week.
Why put up with pain

An osteopath is a healthcare professional who focuses on diagnosing, treating, and helping prevent pain and movement problems by looking at how the muscles, joints, bones, nerves, and overall body systems work together.

What osteopaths typically help with
• Back and neck pain
• Shoulder, hip, and knee problems
• Sports injuries
• Postural strain (desk work, lifting, pregnancy, etc.)
• Headaches linked to muscle/joint tension
• General stiffness and reduced mobility

How they treat

Osteopaths often use hands-on techniques, such as:
• Soft tissue massage
• Joint mobilisation
• Stretching
• Muscle energy techniques
• Advice on exercise, posture, and lifestyle

www.osteopathbenfleet.co.uk

https://anna-guthrie-osteopathic-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

24/02/2026

Keep moving

Staying active is the most important way you can help yourself if you have back pain.

Keeping the muscles around the spine strong, will provide more support to the bones and joints and take pressure off them. The more you move, the more the back will keep its natural range of movement.

If you stop being active for a long time, the muscles in your back become weak and you become less fit, and this can make your back pain worse. Not moving can make your back more stiff and painful.

Regular exercise leads to shorter and less frequent episodes of back pain. It also releases chemicals called endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers. These improve pain and make you feel happier.

Exercise might make your back feel a bit sore at first but it doesn’t cause any harm – so don’t let it put you off. If you’re getting back to exercise, start off gently and gradually increase the amount of exercise you do. Regular and small episodes of exercise is a good way to start and then each day try to do a little bit more.

Try taking some painkillers beforehand too. Over time, your back will get stronger and more flexible, and this should reduce pain.

Book online
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20/02/2026

We can help with your tension caused by stress or injury

We are pain specialists
25 years of experience treating thousands of patients just like you.

Why put up with your aches and pains. Muscle, joint pains are the 2nd most common complaint to be off work with.

Let us help you with your aches and pains

Appointments available next week

Booking Online
https://anna-guthrie-osteopathic-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

18/02/2026

Most of us are really low in Vitamin D this time of year.
It can help with your energy levels and aches and pains.
Vitamin D is one of those supplements that’s genuinely useful for a lot of people, but it’s also easy to overdo. Here’s some practical advice:

How to know if you need it
You’re more likely to be low if you:
live somewhere with long winters or low sunlight
stay indoors most of the day
have darker skin (needs more sun to make the same vitamin D)
wear sunscreen all the time (good for skin, but reduces D production)
are older, overweight, or pregnant
have gut issues (celiac, Crohn’s, etc.)
The best way to know is a blood test: 25-OH vitamin D.
How much to take (general, safe ranges)
For most adults:
Maintenance / general health: 1,000–2,000 IU daily
If you’re likely deficient and can’t test soon: 2,000 IU daily is a common conservative choice.

15/02/2026

An osteopath is a healthcare professional who focuses on diagnosing, treating, and helping prevent pain and movement problems by looking at how the muscles, joints, bones, nerves, and overall body systems work together.

What osteopaths typically help with
• Back and neck pain
• Shoulder, hip, and knee problems
• Sports injuries
• Postural strain (desk work, lifting, pregnancy, etc.)
• Headaches linked to muscle/joint tension
• General stiffness and reduced mobility

How they treat

Osteopaths often use hands-on techniques, such as:
• Soft tissue massage
• Joint mobilisation
• Stretching
• Muscle energy techniques
• Advice on exercise, posture, and lifestyle

www.osteopathbenfleet.co.uk

14/02/2026

I used to be a swimming instructor many years ago. Learning to swim is still so important at a young age. 🏊

Early swimming does far more than build water confidence. For toddlers, the pool becomes a full-brain workout. Moving through water forces both hemispheres of the brain to work together, strengthening coordination, balance, problem-solving, and sensory processing in ways dry-land play rarely achieves.

This bilateral activation is why swimming has been linked to stronger motor development, better spatial awareness, and improved emotional regulation. Water naturally slows a child’s movements, giving the nervous system time to integrate new patterns gently and deeply. Toddlers who swim regularly often show smoother transitions, better focus, and calmer body awareness.

Safety remains a major benefit. Studies confirm that early swimmers, when properly supervised, are up to eighty-eight percent less likely to drown later in childhood. The skill is protective, but the neurological impact is where swimming quietly becomes extraordinary.

Parents don’t need perfection, just gentle exposure, safe structure, and playful water time. When toddlers kick, float, splash, and explore, their brains lay down powerful connections that support learning for years to come. Swimming isn’t just a sport. It’s one of the most complete early developmental tools we have.