Gibbons Therapy

29/11/2023

The Gibbons Therapy Osteopathic Clinic is thrilled to announce our latest achievement: winning the "Best Back Pain and Sports Injury Clinic for Essex 2023" award, courtesy of SME News. This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to promoting health and well-being through the power of osteopathic techniques.

SME News is a vital platform supporting small and medium enterprises throughout the UK, celebrating exceptional businesses annually. This award reaffirms our dedication to delivering patient-centered care, empowering our clients to lead pain-free, active lives, and maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment with the highest standards of care.

At this moment of triumph, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible patients, whose trust and support have been the driving force behind our journey. Over the past five years, your faith in our services has propelled us towards this achievement. Without your dedication to your health and belief in our expertise, this recognition would not have been possible.


The "Best Back Pain and Sports Injury Clinic for Essex 2023" award is not just a testament to our accomplishments; it is a tribute to the trust our clients have placed in us.


As we celebrate this success, we renew our pledge to promote optimal health and well-being. We are eager to continue serving you, our remarkable patients, and assisting you in leading healthier, more active lives. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey to excellence.

With gratitude

Thomas Gibbons

The Gibbons Therapy Osteopathic Clinic

13/02/2023

Gibbons Therapy Osteopathic Clinic is back in action! Our focus is on providing top-notch care to help you manage your pain and improve your overall health and well-being. Book your appointment now and let us help you get back to feeling your best. 💪

18/10/2021

Did you know there are 33 vertebrae in a human spine – remember 7,12, 5, 5, 4:

👌🏼7 in the neck
👌🏼12 in the mid-back
👌🏼5 in the low back
👌🏼5 in the sacrum (these are fused together to form one bone)
👌🏼4 in the coccyx (or tailbone) which are also fused vertebrae.

How they all fit together is how we are able to twist and bend our bodies in many different directions!

07/09/2021

A muscle strain is when individual fibres of a muscle tear due to excessive load or stretch being placed on them during movement. Commonly strained muscles in the body include the hamstrings, calf muscles, as well as the muscles in the low back and shoulder. Strains range in severity from mild to severe, with longer recovery times expected for more severe strains.

The good news is, we can help you recover quick smart from a torn muscle. Comment below if you’ve strained a muscle in your lifetime👇🏼
What muscle did you strain?

26/05/2021

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IF YOU ARE AGED 30 OR OVER YOU CAN NOW BOOK YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE.

DON'T DELAY, BOOK TODAY!

Booking online is easy and fast. For more information about the Essex vaccination programme visit 👇

https://www.essexcovidvaccine.nhs.uk/coronavirus-vaccine/getting-your-vaccine/

17/11/2020

Biceps means ‘two-heads’. There are two muscles in the human body that carry the name biceps and have two attachment points (rather than one) at one end of the muscle; the Biceps Brachii in the front of the upper arm, and the Biceps Femoris in the back of the thigh.
Makes the phrase “just going to work the biceps” a little more complicated now, doesn’t it?!

01/11/2020

*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*

We wanted to reassure our patients that the Gibbons Therapy Osteopathic Clinic will remain open during the proposed period of restrictions.

There are no proposed changes to primary healthcare practices.

We are a team of regulated healthcare professionals who will continue to work in line with public health, government and regulating body recommendations and follow them diligently.

We will remain open and continue to serve our patients, clients and the local community in our area who are in pain or recovering from injury.

We will continue to maintain our strict hygiene and Covid policies as we have done during the previous period.

Travel, as stated by the prime minister in his statement, is permitted for healthcare reasons.

We are still here for you.

21/09/2020

Did you know that the gibbons Therapy Osteopathic Clinic can help with your breathing? And THAT is important!

A healthy diaphragm helps maximise your oxygen intake, with minimal effort. When it’s not working quite as it should, then your body begins relying on all its secondary breathing muscles (especially those around the neck). This can cause imbalances and muscle tightness, leading to pain in the neck, shoulders and upper back. So, if you’re experiencing tightness in any of these areas, come and see us – we’ll get your breathing patterns sorted and have you breathing at max capacity again in no time.

And… exhale.

04/09/2020

Plantar fasciopathy is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a piece of thick tissue (similar to a tendon or ligament) that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes. The inflammation is commonly caused by repetitive strain injury to that thick tissue. Things like excessive walking or running, or inappropriate shoes are common causes.

Have you ever had pain in the arch of your foot? Give us a 🦶 below (and then give us a call) – we can help!

18/08/2020

Muscle fact: The SCM is a muscle that runs from the base of your skull, down the side of the neck and attaches to the chest and collar bones. It stands for:

- Sterno - sternum or chest bone
- Cleido - clavicle or collar bone
- Mastoid - a bony bump on the base of the skull

This muscle helps to bend the neck sideways and forwards as well as rotate the head. It is also the main muscle involved with the condition ‘torticollis’.

Now, let’s be honest – who knew this fact? 🙋 for yes, and 🙅 for no – comment below!

12/08/2020

Today is International Youth Day. It’s common knowledge we have an ageing population. But did you know that there are also more children on the planet than ever before? Join us today to celebrate young people all over the world. Just think about all those potential budding osteopaths out there… That’s a lot of helping hands!!

Who here has a young person in their life that they’re proud of? Show us a 🥰 below!

05/08/2020

Humans have a total of 24 ribs, set out in 12 pairs. The ribs form a protective cage around our vital organs, including the heart, lungs and liver. The ribs are also an important part of our breathing. There are three main types of ribs:

• True ribs - these attach directly to the chest bone (aka sternum)
• False ribs - these attach indirectly to the chest bone via pieces of cartilage at the front of the rib cage
• Floating ribs - these literally ‘float’ at the back of our bodies and have no extension to the front.

And breathe…. Now who knew this fact already?