Roxane Borghini Osteopathy

09/02/2026

Your body has a story. We’re here to listen. 🤍

Osteopathy at Allington Therapy is about personalised care, gentle hands-on treatment, and giving you the tools to feel and move better—now and long term.

✨ Book now via the link in bio.

04/02/2026

💪Allington Therapy Team💪

🤍10 years of osteopathy 🤍 20 years of physiotherapy.
Experience you can feel, results you can trust.

-Book now your osteopathy treatment with Roxane online on www.allingtontherapy.com
-For physiotherapy treatment with Toosie on Wednesdays, enquiry only via email

Open:
Mondays: 1pm-7pm
Tuesdays:8am-8pm
Wednesday:8am-8pm (with Toosie physio)
Thursdays:8am-8pm
Fridays:8am-8pm
Saturdays:9am-2pm

Take care of your body & see you soon

04/02/2026

21/01/2026

🎿Are you ski fit?⛷️

17/01/2026

Osteopathy is … 🫶

12/01/2026

❄️ Why does pain feel worse in winter?
Cold weather can increase muscle and joint stiffness by reducing blood flow and tissue flexibility. Changes in atmospheric pressure may also affect sensitive joints, especially in people with arthritis or previous injuries. In winter, we tend to move less, which can further increase stiffness and discomfort. Staying warm, keeping gently active, and maintaining good mobility can help reduce these seasonal symptoms.

Osteopathic treatment can help reduce winter-related pain by improving joint mobility, muscle flexibility, and circulation. Gentle manual techniques support better movement, reduce stiffness, and help the body adapt more easily to cold weather. Regular care can also help manage chronic pain and prevent seasonal flare-ups.

26/11/2025

☀️Be your priority 🤩

09/11/2025

New York marathon 2025 🇺🇸🍎🗽

08/10/2025

🌸 Did you know your baby’s position can influence how your body feels during pregnancy — and even how labour begins?

As your baby grows, small postural or pelvic imbalances can make a big difference. Gentle osteopathy can help your body stay balanced, giving your baby the best space to move into their ideal position.

Remember: comfort for you = space for baby 🤍

07/07/2025

🎾Racket sports improve brain health and reduce the risk of dementia!

Studies have shown that playing racket sports like tennis, badminton, and squash can sharpen cognitive function and reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Why? Because these sports require:

-Quick decision-making

-Strategic thinking

-Hand-eye coordination

-Fast footwork and reflexes

This combination stimulates both the motor and executive function areas of the brain. In fact, a 2016 study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that racket sports were the best at reducing risk of death from any cause, including brain-related diseases.

🧠 So when you play, you’re not just smashing a shuttle — you’re boosting your brainpower too!

04/06/2025

🧐MRI SCANS🧐

🧠 “My MRI shows a disc bulge… so that must be the cause of my pain, right?”

Not always. But sometimes—yes.

MRI scans are powerful tools. They help detect serious issues like:
🔹 Fractures
🔹 Tumors
🔹 Severe disc herniations
🔹 Infections or structural changes
…that require specific medical attention.

✅ So yes—sometimes getting an MRI is absolutely the right call.

But here’s the catch:
MRIs also pick up normal age-related changes that don’t always cause pain.

📊 Research shows:
✔️ 30% of 20-year-olds
✔️ 50% of 40-year-olds
✔️ 80% of 60-year-olds
have disc bulges, degeneration, or herniations—with no symptoms at all.

This means:
🚫 An “abnormal” scan doesn’t always mean something is wrong.
🚫 And a “normal” scan doesn’t mean your pain isn’t real.

Pain is influenced by many things scans can’t see:
🔹 Muscle tension
🔹 Joint restrictions
🔹 Postural imbalances
🔹 Movement habits
🔹 Stress + nervous system sensitivity

👐 As an osteopath, we work with your whole body, not just what shows on a screen.
We assess how your body moves, compensates, and adapts—because that’s often where the root of the pain lives.

✨ Bottom line:
MRIs are valuable—but they’re just one piece of the puzzle.

📍 Need clarity around your scan or symptoms? We are here to help you.
🔗 Book directly online www.allingtontherapy.com

23/04/2025

🌸☀️Happy World Health Day☀️🌸