Meadowside Osteopathy

30/04/2026

Understanding Your Spine: Movement, Posture & Spinal Health 🌀

Your spine is stronger (and smarter) than you think.

Made up of vertebrae and discs, it works like a spring—absorbing shock and helping you move with ease. That natural S-shaped curve? It’s not a flaw, it’s a feature. It helps distribute load, adapt to movement, and keep everything balanced.
But here’s the key: your spine is designed to move.

Not stay stuck in one position all day.

When movement is limited or repetitive, things can start to feel stiff, tight, or uncomfortable. The good news? Small changes make a big difference:
✨ Shift your posture regularly
✨ Move in different ways throughout the day
✨ Keep things varied and gentle
Your body thrives on variety.
And if something feels “stuck” or just not quite right, osteopathy can help identify what’s getting in the way—supporting your body to move and adapt more freely again.

HealthySpin

29/04/2026

3 easy warm ups before your game!
Get court-ready in minutes 🏓

Ashley, shares 3 simple warm-up exercises to prep your body before playing padel:
• Arm swings side to side to loosen up the shoulders
• Windmill arm rotations to boost mobility
• Side-to-side hops to fire up your lower body
Quick, effective, and perfect for beginners — just a few minutes can make a big difference to how you move and play.

Save this for your next session 🙌

CourtReady

27/04/2026

Ever wondered what dry needling actually does? 🪡

It’s a targeted way to release tight, stubborn muscle knots that don’t ease with stretching or osteo/massage 💪

show how it works by treating “trigger points” - small, irritable areas in muscle that can cause pain, stiffness, and even discomfort in other parts of the body.

A fine needle is gently placed into the tight area to create a controlled healing response 🌿

This helps increase blood flow, relax the muscle, and reset tension from within.
We usually leave the needle in for 4–5 minutes ⏱️ giving the tissue time to calm and start repairing.

Benefits can include:
✨ Less pain and tightness
✨ Better movement
✨ Improved muscle function
✨ Faster recovery

Mild redness or bruising afterwards 👀 is often just part of the healing process - your body responding in the right way.
It’s simple, effective, and nothing to be afraid of 😊
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24/04/2026

Suffer with TMJ? and Jaw Pain

Headaches that just won’t shift? 🤔

Jaw clicking, pain when chewing, discomfort when yawning, tension, headaches, even ear popping these symptoms are often more connected than you think.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) links your jaw to your skull and works closely with your neck and surrounding muscles. When it’s not moving well, it can lead to a surprising range of issues, including persistent headaches.

The good news? TMJ dysfunction is something our osteopaths assess and treat regularly.

If this sounds familiar, it’s worth getting it checked. Your jaw does have ‘pop’ up with it 😉💬

23/04/2026

Come along to our Meadowside team alignment day 🤩

We take time out of clinic to step back, reset, and focus on something just as important as patient care — the team behind it all.

We started with a vision mapping session, taking a step back to understand where we’re heading and how we work best together as a team, aligning on goals and the direction of the clinic.

Then we headed outside to make the most of the sunshine ☀️

✔️The forest segways were a highlight — fast, fun, and definitely more “hold on and hope for the best” than we expected 😂 a proper laugh and a great reset away from clinic.

We even finished with certificates to mark the day.

To wrap things up, we headed next door to our sister clinic, for a game of padel

Thankfully, no injuries were picked up… always a bonus.

A really valuable day with a great team, and a reminder of the culture we’re continuing to build at Meadowside.

And just a reminder — Meadowside Sports Therapy are based upstairs at

17/04/2026

Save this for your warm-up or recovery routine 📌

3 Effective Calf Stretches for Better Flexibility 👇

Tight calves? This can help improve flexibility, ankle mobility, and overall movement.

1️⃣ Floor stretch
Place a pillow under your ankle and use a band or towel to gently pull your foot back. Hold for 10-second activations and repeat 3–5 times.

2️⃣ Standing stretch
Lift your toes up, sink into your hips, and hinge forward slightly while keeping your chest lifted and posture strong.

3️⃣ Wall stretch
Both feet facing forward, sink into your hips until you feel the stretch through your calf. Hold for 10–30 seconds, or add a gentle bounce to explore more range.

📍 Sports therapy – located upstairs

15/04/2026

🐝 Welcome – Osteopath Vacancy | Associate Position Available 🐝

We’re excited to welcome applications for an Associate Osteopath to join our friendly and growing team.

Our wonderful Valentina will be leaving us ahead of the winter season, and we are now inviting CVs from Structural, Cranial, and Paediatric Osteopaths who are looking to become part of a supportive and collaborative clinic.

This role involves working closely alongside our lead osteopath, Emily, who provides weekly mentorship and ongoing clinical support. You will also receive initial guidance from our director, Orit, followed by monthly check-ins to support your continued development and growth within the team.

We are looking for someone confident in treating a broad and varied caseload, with a particular focus on babies, women’s health, and adult patients. A genuine interest and/or experience in cranial and paediatric osteopathy is especially important for this role.

At our clinic, we place a strong emphasis on teamwork, learning, and professional development. Our team culture includes:
✨ Weekly team huddles
✨ Monthly team meetings
✨ Dedicated 1-hour CPD sessions every other Wednesday

All designed to support continuous growth, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.

We are looking for a Registered Osteopath who:
• Delivers exceptional, evidence-based patient care with a genuine commitment to wellbeing
• Thrives in a multidisciplinary, supportive team environment
• Is ambitious, proactive, and confident in managing a growing patient list
• Communicates with warmth, clarity, and empathy
• Values ongoing professional development and clinical growth

If you are friendly, approachable, and passionate about high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to start the conversation.

Our team is always evolving, and we’re open to connecting with osteopaths who may be a great fit. Even if cranial or paediatric work is not your main focus, we still encourage you to reach out.

🌿 New Graduates Welcome to Apply 🌿
📅 Start date: September onwards (flexible for the right candidate)

Be part of our adventure! Osteopath job vacancies - Join our award-winning team, work in a beautiful, supportive environment and help us transform lives

13/04/2026

Hey everyone, I’m back! 🎉

I’ve taken a little time away to explore more of the 🌍
It’s been such a great chance to switch off, recharge, and come back feeling refreshed, energised, and ready to get back into clinic.

I’ve really missed seeing you all – catching up, hearing your stories, and helping you feel your best. So I’m excited to say my diary is now open from today, Monday 13 April 🙌

If you’ve been meaning to book in, I’d love to see you – whether you’re a familiar face or visiting for the first time.

To book, just email the clinic or give us a call. I can’t wait to catch up and share a few travel stories with you along the way ✨

Emily

03/04/2026

If you’re around on Friday mornings, this is worth knowing…🤭

here offering free massage taster sessions — perfect after your pickleball or padel game.

It’s a little glimpse into what we do upstairs and what a treatment actually looks like.

Just a small reset that could do the world of good 🤍

📍 Meadowside Sports Therapy - Located upstairs at

01/04/2026

We’re a space where we can support you from multiple angles, so alongside osteopathy, you also have access to this incredible team too 🫶🏼

✨ Mondays & Wednesdays – Josh from , our brilliant Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner

✨ Tuesday mornings – Kelly from , offering free drop-in sleep sessions for mums and babies

✨ Fridays – Polly , supporting mums with feeding, latching, and tongue tie care

✨ And , specialising in women’s health and pelvic floor support

01/04/2026

📧mily is back! 🎉

After a little sabbatical seeing the world 🌍 Emily is ready to see you again – full of energy, smiles, and her amazing, kind-hearted care. 💛

📅 Her diary is officially open! 13th April

✨ Why see our Em:

Registered with The Pelvic Partnership – your go-to for women’s health
Associate of the Year 2024 – yay, Emily! 🏆&
Recognised by The Institution of Osteopathy – trusted expertise
Gentle, personalised care for mums, babies, and everyone else

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