The Pain Clinic - Corporate Wellbeing & Telehealth Services

15/05/2024

😀 ANOTHER VERY HAPPY PATIENT! 😀

Hand and arm pain can have a huge impact on your daily life, so Nadine in East London was very happy to be able to understand and resolve this pain and numbness after JUST ONE SESSION!

If you have developed intermittent pain, tingling and/or numbness in your arm or hand, and can't work out why, then perhaps I can help.

16/03/2024

Read about a patient I met, Simon, who had been told by many other physios and health professionals that there was nothing they could do and he would never walk again.

✨After just 2 months, I had Simon walking unaided again, after 5 years of wheelchairs and crutches.

Just a few sessions later, Simon was running again! And now look at him!! His life has completely change, he is happy, competing to a high level in Hyrox, and now coaches others to become physically fitter and stronger.

I love my job! ❤️

Simon Williams' story is truly inspirational. From the verge of Team GB qualification to chronic illness and then fighting back to become a World Championship Hyrox athlete. Read part 1 of his story which shows determination to succeed against all odds.

https://aperformance.co.uk/2024/03/16/simon-williams-against-all-odds/

SW Fitness & Coaching The Pain Clinic - Telehealth Consultations Team GB

11/03/2024

Telehealth Osteopathy can help a variety of conditions - here’s who I helped today…

11/03/2024

⁉️Have you got to see an NHS physio yet?
❓Have they helped you get to where you want to be physically?

Don’t get me wrong, in some areas and on some occasions, the NHS physio service can be really great. Particularly in-hospital services and respiratory services. However, the sad truth is that much of the NHS physiotherapy services for those struggling with injuries or pain has been contracted out and it is not at all as good as it should/could be. This is mostly because the NHS is too stretched, both financially and with their workload, to continue delivering these services themselves.

I say this as an osteopath who was employed briefly by an NHS contracted company to deliver online physiotherapy services to patients (second picture). Sadly, I was so appalled by the lack of diagnostic and treatment knowledge amongst my colleagues, and the total lack of patient-centred care offered, that I left the position. I felt miserable at the end of each 20 minute appointment, knowing that it wasn’t enough time to effectively help them, that there weren’t enough in-person appointments to be able to offer them if they needed one, and I felt even worse that I was being urged to discharge patients with a sheet of exercises after just that one 20 minute call. People need and deserve more!

Appointment times are short, if you do manage to get an in-person appointment there is rarely any hands-on treatment, generic exercises are given for whatever area you’re experiencing pain (even if the problem is coming from elsewhere) and, unfortunately, many patients are discharged unsatisfied and still suffering.

The truth is, if you’re still waiting for an NHS physio referral or appointment, seeking private healthcare is something you may need to consider for effectively resolving musculoskeletal issues.

I’m keen to know what you think…have you experienced a great NHS physio service for your pain or injury, which resolved the issue quickly and effectively?

01/03/2024

P*e when you sneeze since having children?
Separation of your abdominal muscles still an issue?
Chronic back pain since having children?
Just want to feel stronger and more comfortable in your body again?

Read my latest blog on how my Telehealth consultations are so important to help you regain your control, strength and confidence in your body.

Motherhood is a whirlwind, a beautiful and demanding journey that leaves many of us feeling like superheroes... with bodies feeling like they've been through a superhero battle. But amidst the nappies, feedings, and endless cuddles, it's crucial for mums to prioritise their own well-being, and that....

01/03/2024

If you're not sure what Telehealth osteopathy is and how you can benefit, have a read of my new blog.

Feeling pain, stiffness, or discomfort but hesitant about an in-person visit? You're not alone! Thankfully, Telehealth osteopathy has emerged as a convenient and effective solution, offering remote access to expert osteopathic care from the comfort of your own home.But what is Telehealth?Telehealth,...

16/02/2024

“Do this ONE stretch to fix your runner’s knee” 🙄
- If you see someone say this, they don’t know what they’re talking about!

Injuries like ‘runner’s knee’ is a biomechanics issue and typically requires a series of changes in order to adjust how you strike the ground, transfer the forces involves in running and make your running gait as efficient as possible to protect your joints and tissues.

There’s NEVER a “one size fits all”, no “one single wonder stretch or exercise”, and everybody’s injury and exercise history is different, therefore, we all move differently.

If you want someone who will understand how to improve YOUR biomechanics and help YOU with YOUR running, then I can help you.

The world is obsessed with quick fixes, but trust me, they never work! Invest in your body and it will take you far!

Book your online consultation here:
https://www.osteopainclinic.co.uk/running-injuries/

16/02/2024

🏃🏽‍♂️ Are running injuries a problem for you?​​​​​​​​
Aches and pains during and after running can be debilitating.​​​​​​​​
If you get pain from running, it’s not just the pain that’s the problem, it can affect concentration, affect your mood and, for many, running is more than just for exercise. Some of my patients even report disturbed sleep due to the pain.​​​​​​​​
Does any of this sound familiar to you?​​​​​​​​
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Getting to the root cause is essential to deliver the right rehabilitative program.​​​​​​​​
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Over the past 10 years, I have worked with hundreds of people suffering with running injuries, including Linford Christie and his sprint team, GB sprinter James Ellington, sprinter and GB bobsledder Greg Cackett, and Olympic Sprinter Iwan Thomas, amongst many others, so I know exactly what those suffering from running injuries go through.​​​​​​​​
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If you love running but something is not quite right, I can help via an online consultation and get you back on your feet and clocking up those miles!​​​​​​​​
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Book online… 💻🤳
https://www.osteopainclinic.co.uk/running-injuries/

23/01/2024

Ouch! 😣 Who’s been there? I know I have! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​​Thankfully, I rehabbed my ankle well when I sprained it badly 19 years ago and I haven’t had a problem with it since, but that’s not always the case. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​​⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you have sprained your ankle, the structural stability may never be the same again, therefore, you need to ensure you have the functional strength and conditioning to be able to cope with the forces life often puts on you and your ankles. If you don’t, your body is likely to make adjustments to the way you move in order to avoid the ankle loading as it would have before your injury. These compensations can lead to further aches, pains and injuries.

19/01/2024

🦶🏻 Got Achilles pain?
❓ Had recurrent issues with your Achilles tendon?
😣 Tried resting and stretching but as soon as you do more physically again, the pain returns?
We hear this on a weekly basis, and there is a very good reason why.

Each bodily tissue has different structures, varying levels of blood flow (affecting healing times) and tendons require a careful rehabilitative approach. Just the right physical challenges to each individual need to be placed on that tissue as it heals in order for it to repair, remodel and become stronger. When you exert too much force on a tendon, it will become inflamed – this is called TENDONITIS. If this happens repeatedly due to poor rehabilitation, it can lead to the degeneration of the collagen protein that helps form the tendon. This is then referred to as a TENDINOPATHY and requires a different treatment approach to an initial tendonitis.

The Pain Clinic’s Telehealth service delivers a progressive rehabilitation program, designed for each individual’s lifestyle and sporting requirements, and adjusted accordingly when necessary. We will teach you to know when to progress or regress your rehabilitative exercises, how to return to sport or your activity of choice, and other contributing factors in your recovery.

Book your online consultation and we can start your rehabilitation today. www.thepainclinic.co.uk