Glossop Osteopathy Clinic

06/12/2023

Our website will be down for the next 24hrs. If you need to make a booking please call us on 07885232053

01/11/2023

Listen to this illuminating podcast about the causes of pain, how people experience pain differently, and strategies for managing pain.

PAIN. What is it? Where does it come from? And how can we hurt less? Which hurts more, a kidney stone or heartache? Why does chronic pain persist? Can we turn down our pain dials? To answer these huge questions, pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness enthusiastically explains the brain, pain and how

11/10/2023

Join us this Friday 13th 😊

We have lots of toys for the children so toddlers and older kids are welcome to group, soft drinks and sweet treats too 🍪🧁

If you want to bring a friend, family or partner they are also welcome and you don't have to have had your baby to join us. If you are pregnant and want to know more about breastfeeding or meet some other families then please join us 💜

11/10/2023

Here are some great simple exercises for lower back pain which we recommend:

Exercises for Low Back Pain Exercises for acute low back pain Acute pain is your body’s way of saying that something is or might become damaging to you. Acute pain is generally sudden in onset, and lasts a relatively short time. The knee hug and pelvic tilt stretches below are good for most types ...

04/08/2023

A recent study shows that opiods do not help acute lower back pain or neck pain, and can in fact worsen it.

Opioids are the one of the most prescribed pain-relief for people with low back and neck pain.

22/07/2023

Lumbar support is very important for a good sitting posture at your desk

Here is how to correct your sitting posture at work. Simple, quick, straightforward. Ignoring these simple tips can cause lower back pain, neck pain and head...

22/07/2023

Checking that your workstation is properly set up is especially important when working from home to prevent sprains and strains.

15/07/2023

Pelvic girdle pain: the Stickmum project study found that manual therapy can prevent or reduce pelvic girdle pain. 1 in 5 pregnant women are affected.

Found on Google from www.britishjournalofmidwifery.com

14/07/2023

This study shows that Osteopathy alongside lactation consultants is beneficial and safe for improving latching difficulties when breastfeeding.

This study is one of the first to bring together lactation consultants and osteopaths to address infants with biomechanical sucking difficulties. Findings support the hypothesis that the addition of osteopathy to regular lactation consultations is beneficial and safe.

14/07/2023

I'm often asked for recommendations on the best baby carrier or sling. Baby wraps such as Boba are the best for carrying newborns, ensuring that their hips are in the healthy M position facing inwards, helping to prevent hip dysplasia. This website shows how to use a wrap safely, and there are many videos on YouTube. Structured carriers are recommended from about 4 months and brands that I have found most comfortable for me and my babies include Manduca, Rose and Rebellion, Ergobaby and Tula. I still carry my 3 year old in a preschooler Rose and Rebellion carrier on my back on longer hikes.

IHDI Educational Statement Click here to view products deemed “hip-healthy” by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. Baby Carrier Summary Statement: Baby carriers may be used for short-term purposes during transport or for occasional parental activities. It is the opinion of the Internation...

08/07/2023

For those with a sedentary job or who haven’t exercised for a while this simple Tai Chi routine is a great way to get the whole body moving and out of pain.

This is the qigong practice of the 8 Brocades, or Baduanjin. Regular practice is believed to improve organ function and overall wellbeing. It was filmed in B...