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23/07/2025

😣 Struggling to Reach, Dress, or Sleep on One Side? It Might Be Frozen Shoulder — and It’s More Common If You Have Diabetes

If you live with diabetes and your shoulder has become painful, stiff, or hard to move, you could be dealing with something called frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).

It develops slowly… gets worse over time… and often affects people with diabetes more than anyone else.

In this week’s blog from Thrive Body Clinic, we cover:
👉 Why frozen shoulder is more common in people with diabetes
👉 The early warning signs to look out for
👉 What the recovery journey typically looks like
👉 How osteopathy can gently support healing with mobilisation, drainage, and postural help

💡 This post is especially helpful if you're stuck in the "freezing" or "frozen" phase and unsure what to do next. You are not alone — and there is hope.
🔗 Read the full blog here:
https://thrivebodyclinic.com/2025/07/23/frozen-shoulder-and-diabetes-whats-the-connection/

Next in the series:
👉 Living Well with Diabetes: Movement, Stress, and Whole-Body Health

21/07/2025

📱 Text Neck – It's a Real Pain in the Neck! 😣

Are you spending more time on your phone, tablet, or laptop than you'd like to admit? You’re not alone—and neither is the neck pain that often comes with it.

At Thrive Body Clinic, we’re seeing more and more people with what’s commonly known as "text neck"—that ache or tightness in your neck, shoulders, or upper back caused by looking down at screens for too long.

👀 Did you know that tilting your head forward to check your phone can put up to 60 pounds of pressure on your neck?
📉 Over time, this can lead to:
• Headaches
• Shoulder pain
• A hunched upper back
• Tingling in the arms
• Stiffness and reduced mobility

But here’s the good news—there are simple ways to help:
✅ Hold your device at eye level
✅ Take microbreaks every 20 minutes
✅ Strengthen and stretch your neck and upper back

💆‍♂️ As osteopaths, we can also help ease the tension, restore mobility, and show you how to support your posture for the long term.

If your neck’s been giving you grief lately, it might be time to address the scroll strain! Tap the link below to read more and book in:
👉 www.thrivebodyclinic.com
📍 Hands-on care + practical advice = less pain, more freedom to move.

14/07/2025

Month 1 of the Comeback: Progress, Setbacks & Starting to Move Again

One month on from that back spasm that stopped me in my tracks — and the honest truth?
Progress, not perfection.

✅ Daily movement (not always yoga, but always something)
✅ Sauna sessions most days for recovery
✅ Weightlifting back on the schedule
✅ Parkrun at a chatty pace (no racing, just reconnecting)
❌ Back flared up again after a motorbike mishap
⚖️ Weight’s the same, but flexibility and consistency are improving

It’s not glamorous, but it’s real — and it’s the beginning of something better.

Read the full Month 1 update here:
👉 https://thrivebodyclinic.com/2025/07/14/month-1-of-the-comeback-progress-setbacks-moving-forward/

09/07/2025

🦶Got Diabetes? Don’t Ignore Your Feet!

If you’re living with diabetes, your feet need a little extra attention — and not just at your annual foot check.

🛑 Reduced circulation
🛑 Numbness or tingling
🛑 Slow-healing cuts or cracks
🛑 Pressure points from footwear

These can all lead to serious foot issues — but the good news is, there’s lots you can do to protect your feet and keep moving confidently.

In our latest blog, we cover:
👉 Why foot health is so important for people with diabetes
👉 What to check for every day (and what not to ignore)
👉 How podiatrists and osteopaths can work together to help
👉 How osteopathy supports mobility, balance and circulation in your lower limbs

💡 Real-life, simple foot care tips included!
🔗 Read it here:
www.thrivebodyclinic.com
And stay tuned for next week’s post:
“Frozen Shoulder and Diabetes: What’s the Connection?”

07/07/2025

🌀 Piriformis Syndrome – When One Tiny Muscle Causes BIG Problems 🌀

Struggling with a deep ache in your bum that travels down your leg? It might not be “just sciatica” — it could be piriformis syndrome.

This small muscle, buried deep in your glutes, can cause BIG pain when it gets tight or irritated — especially if it compresses the sciatic nerve. We see it often at Thrive Body Clinic!

👣 Common signs:
• One-sided buttock pain
• Numbness or tingling down the leg
• Pain when sitting or climbing stairs

Good news? You can find relief. In our latest blog, we explain:
✅ What piriformis syndrome actually is
✅ Why it happens
✅ How osteopathy can help
✅ 3 simple stretches to ease the pain at home

🧘‍♂️ If you’re tired of being nagged by this deep-seated pain, this one’s for you.
👉 Read the full blog here:
🌐 www.thrivebodyclinic.com

02/07/2025

🔥 Burning, Tingling, or Numb Feet? It Might Be Diabetic Neuropathy

If you live with diabetes and have noticed unusual sensations in your feet, legs, or hands — like pins and needles, numbness, or burning pain — you’re not alone.

These symptoms could be signs of diabetic neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes that affects the nerves.

In our latest blog at Thrive Body Clinic, we cover:
👉 What diabetic neuropathy is and why it happens
👉 The different types (sensory, motor, and autonomic)
👉 Simple, practical tips to help manage symptoms
👉 How osteopathy can support mobility, balance, and comfort — without replacing your NHS care

💡 Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, this blog is full of supportive info to help you feel more in control of your body again.

🔗 Read the full post here: www.thrivebodyclinic.com
And keep an eye out for next week’s post:
👉 “Foot Health and Diabetes: Why It Matters (And How to Protect Your Feet)”

25/06/2025

👐 Living with Diabetes? Osteopathy Could Be the Missing Piece in Your Support Plan
Diabetes doesn’t just affect your blood sugar — it can impact your circulation, joints, nerves, posture, and energy levels too.
At Thrive Body Clinic, we work with many patients living with diabetes who are dealing with things like:
👉 Frozen shoulder
👉 Tired, achy legs
👉 Tingling or numb feet
👉 Stiffness that makes movement harder than it should be
In our latest blog, we explore:
✅ How gentle osteopathic techniques can support circulation and reduce inflammation
✅ What we can do to help you move better when your energy is low
✅ Why our approach complements NHS diabetes care (not replaces it!)
✅ How osteopathy fits into a wider support network to help you feel more in control
💬 It’s a great read if you or someone you care about is living with diabetes and struggling with pain, fatigue, or movement issues.
🔗 Read the full blog here:
👉 www.thrivebodyclinic.com
And don’t miss next week’s post:
“Diabetic Neuropathy: Understanding Nerve Pain and What Can Help”
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23/06/2025

🚨 Knee pain on the outside? It could be your IT Band. 🚨

That sharp ache or burning sensation on the outside of your knee — especially after running, walking downhill, or cycling — might be IT Band Syndrome.

It’s a frustrating overuse injury we see often at Thrive Body Clinic. But here’s the good news: with the right approach, you can recover and get back to moving pain-free.

👣 IT Band Syndrome is usually caused by:
✔️ Weak glutes or hip muscles
✔️ Tight quads or hamstrings
✔️ Poor posture or gait mechanics
✔️ A sudden increase in activity (like running further or faster)

It’s common, but not something you have to put up with.
At Thrive, we take a whole-body approach:
👐 Hands-on osteopathic treatment to reduce tightness and improve mobility
🏃 Tailored rehab exercises to build strength and prevent recurrence
🎯 Expert advice on training, posture, footwear, and more

💬 If your knee pain has been hanging around for more than a week or two, it’s worth getting it checked — the earlier we catch it, the easier it is to fix.

👉 Read our latest blog to find out more about IT Band Syndrome and how osteopathy can help:
🌐 https://thrivebodyclinic.com/2025/06/23/understanding-it-band-syndrome-causes-symptoms-and-how-osteopathy-can-help/
Ready to feel better?
📅 Book an appointment with us today and start your recovery the right way.

19/06/2025

🦵 Got Diabetes? Your Joints, Muscles & Nerves Might Be Feeling It — Here’s Why.

We often think of diabetes as just about blood sugar — but it can affect far more than that.

At Thrive Body Clinic, we see people with diabetes who are struggling with:
👉 Frozen shoulder
👉 Tingling or numb feet
👉 Hand stiffness or “trigger finger”
👉 Joint pain that just won’t shift

These aren’t random pains — they’re often connected to how diabetes affects circulation, nerves, and soft tissues in the body.

💡 In this week’s blog, we’re breaking down:
✅ Why diabetes affects your musculoskeletal system
✅ The most common conditions linked to it
✅ How osteopathy can offer gentle support — alongside your GP or diabetes team
✅ What to expect if you come to us for help

Whether you’ve had diabetes for years or just been diagnosed, this info could help you move more freely and feel more in control of your health.

🔗 Read the full blog here: https://thrivebodyclinic.com/2025/06/19/the-musculoskeletal-impact-of-diabetes-what-your-body-might-be-telling-you/
And stay tuned for next week’s post:
👉 How Osteopathy Can Support People Living with Diabetes
Feel free to share this with someone you know who has diabetes — they might not realise their pain is connected. 💙

16/06/2025

Not My Finest Hour… But Maybe My Most Honest

Last weekend I ended up with a back spasm that’s put me out of action for most of the week. The frustrating (and slightly embarrassing) bit? I’m a trained osteopath — this is literally what I help people avoid every day.

But the truth is, I’ve been ignoring niggles for months. I’ve been eating whatever I fancied, skipping mobility work, skipping cardio, and skipping strength training. Not because I didn’t have time — but because I didn’t prioritise it.

Everything in life hangs off good health — work, family, energy, even mood. And right now, I’m paying the price for not putting mine first.

So I’m treating this as a proper reset. I’ve got a clear plan and intention:
✅ Calorie counting to bring weight down sensibly
✅ Daily mobility (especially hips!)
✅ A strength plan I know works
✅ A structured beginner running plan from the Marathon Handbook website

It starts now — and I’ll be updating the journey each month for the next year.

If you’ve been ignoring the warning signs too, this might be your wake-up call as well.

➡️ Read the full blog here:
https://thrivebodyclinic.com/2025/06/16/the-wake-up-call-my-own-back-spasm-and-the-path-back-to-health/

Let’s prioritise health before we’re forced to.

11/06/2025

🩺 What Is Diabetes, Really? 🤔 (And What’s It Got to Do with Osteopathy?)

Diabetes is something we all hear about — but unless you’re living with it (or supporting someone who is), you might not realise how deeply it affects the whole body.

At Thrive Body Clinic, we often see patients with diabetes who are dealing with joint stiffness, nerve pain, or poor circulation... but they’re not always told these issues might be linked to their condition.

So we’re starting a new blog series that breaks it all down clearly — no fluff, no jargon — just helpful info from your local osteo.

👉 This week:
What is diabetes? A simple guide to Type 1, Type 2, and more.
We cover:
✅ What diabetes actually is (and what it isn’t)
✅ The different types (including the less common ones)
✅ Symptoms to watch for
✅ How it's diagnosed and managed in the UK
✅ Why osteopaths are talking about it

🔗 Read the full blog here: [https://thrivebodyclinic.com/2025/06/11/what-is-diabetes-a-simple-guide-to-type-1-type-2-and-more/]

And if you’ve got a question about how diabetes is affecting your joints, muscles or energy levels, feel free to message us or pop in for a chat.

Stay tuned for next week’s post:
“The Musculoskeletal Impact of Diabetes” – you might be surprised by how much your body is telling you.

09/06/2025

🛏️ Do you sleep like a rotisserie chicken?

Tossing and turning all night… waking up tangled in your duvet… never quite settling? You’re not alone — and it’s not just “how you sleep.” It could be a sign your body’s trying to tell you something.

👉 In our latest blog over at www.thrivebodyclinic.com, we share 3 top tips for people who can’t stop fidgeting in their sleep, including:

✅ How to set up your bedtime routine for calmer rest
✅ The best pillow and mattress tweaks to help you stay still
✅ When it’s time to get hands-on help for physical tension

💆‍♂️ At Thrive Body Clinic, we help restless sleepers every week feel more comfortable, calm and rested in their bodies again.

Read the full blog here:
🔗 www.thrivebodyclinic.com

Then if you’re ready to stop spinning and start sleeping, get in touch — we’re here to help.

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