Oundle Osteopaths

21/07/2025

🙃❤️Is Neck Pain slowing you down?
Whether it’s a dull ache, stiffness from poor posture, or pain from an old injury, neck pain can affect your daily life more than you think.
Here’s what you need to know:
✅Common causes include soft tissue strains, joint dysfunction, degenerative disc issues, and conditions like cervical spondylitis.
✅Osteopaths are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of neck issues safely and effectively.
✅Treatment goes beyond relief, we aim to address the root cause and help prevent future flare-ups.
✅Techniques we use include gentle soft tissue massage, mobilisation, and when appropriate manipulation, tailored to your comfort.

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17/07/2025

16/07/2025

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15/07/2025

❤️Osteopathy is a gentle treatment that focuses on relieving musculoskeletal pain by addressing its root cause. From soft tissue stretching and massage to joint articulation and targeted exercises, it’s all about helping your body function at its best.
Here’s what osteopathy can do for you:
✅ Improve posture
✅ Provide long-term pain relief
✅ Relax tense muscles
✅ Boost joint and muscle mobility
✅ Improve sleep
✅ Reduce stress and anxiety
Taking care of your body is the first step to improving your overall health and well-being. Why not start today?

Learn more about us and book an appointment by visiting our website or giving us a call at 📞 01832 272527

14/07/2025

😎Posture Tips for Summer Travel
Make the most of your holiday with these essential posture tips designed to keep you comfortable and refreshed throughout your journey.
👉While on holiday, it’s tempting to lounge on a sunbed to get a tan. However, lying on your stomach for too long can trigger lower back pain, especially if you prop yourself up on your forearms to read. Instead, try sitting in the shade to read and change positions regularly. Lying on your back with your knees slightly bent is better than lying flat, as most sun loungers aren’t very supportive!
👉If you are attending a summer event, make comfort a priority. Many portable folding chairs lack adequate back support, which can strain your spine over time. To stay comfortable, consider bringing a lumbar support cushion for proper support while sitting.
👉If you experience neck or shoulder discomfort, consider asking for help when placing hand luggage in overhead compartments. Opting for a backpack can provide hands-free convenience, especially when traveling with children or navigating crowded spaces like buses and coaches..
👉Opt for a wheeled suitcase to make navigating airports effortless. While it enhances mobility, keep in mind you’ll still need to lift it into cars and off baggage carousels.
👉For long-haul flights, choosing an aisle seat offers the advantage of easily getting up to stretch your legs and move around regularly. This is not only better for your back, but will also help reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis(DVT)
💟If you have minor concerns and plan to travel soon, give us a call to schedule an appointment. Taking care of this before the holidays ensures a smooth trip.

For more information about our services or to schedule an appointment, visit our website or give us a call at 📞 01832 272527.

10/07/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐧 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡?

If you’re considering a career in healthcare – and a role where you can make a huge difference in the health and wellbeing of your patients – osteopathy could be the perfect path.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲?

Osteopathy offers a holistic approach to addressing a wide range of health issues. Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses solely on treating symptoms in isolation, osteopathy considers the body as a unified system, addressing the root causes of illness to promote overall well-being.

Osteopathy is a hands-on, patient-focused profession built on the principles of holistic health. This means that trained osteopaths look at the body as a whole, including their lifestyle, habits and overall physical health.

As a growing field, and one that’s recognised as an Allied Health Profession (AHP) by the NHS, osteopathy is an immensely satisfying, rewarding and stable career.

If you’re ready to find out more, read on to learn about some of the most important skills needed to become a successful osteopath.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

These two skills are necessary in almost all professions, but in healthcare it’s particularly important to be able to communicate as clearly and compassionately as possible. You’ll work closely with people from a huge range of backgrounds, often at vulnerable moments in their lives. Being able to listen with empathy, understand their concerns, and explain treatment plans clearly is so important.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠

Another skill that’s hugely important in the field of osteopathy is problem solving.

As an osteopath, at times you will be working as a ‘pain detective’. You’ll need to analyse symptoms, identify patterns, and determine the root causes of pain or dysfunction – which often lie far from where the patient is experiencing discomfort.

That’s why osteopathy training is more than anatomy and physiology; it’s about developing your problem solving skills, and ability to think critically and holistically.

At the London School of Osteopathy (LSO), our study pathways are designed to challenge and refine your diagnostic skills, giving you the confidence to make sound clinical judgments.

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Starting with study skills, you will begin your learning journey being informed about the process of learning. Techniques to self-audit, including reflective practice, ensure that you accelerate your progress, and can take control of your professional development. This ultimately leads to your goal of becoming an autonomous practitioner.

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

Osteopathy is a hands-on profession. Through an osteopathy degree, you’ll need the coordination and dexterity to perform physical manipulations and techniques safely and effectively. The role can sometimes be physically demanding. You’ll be standing, moving, and using your hands for a lot of the day.

With hundreds of hours of practical training built into both the BOst and MOst degree pathways, LSO ensures that you build the dexterity, control, and precision needed to treat patients with confidence.

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞

If you don’t have a background in human biology before you start your osteopathy degree, don’t worry. Once you finish your degree, you’ll be leaving with a strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, clinical pathology, differential diagnosis, psychosocial and nutritional factors, and research studies alongside your osteopathic training.

Understanding how the body works as a whole forms the backbone of osteopathic practice, so your degree will give you an extensive range of necessary medical knowledge.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲

Are you intrigued about becoming an osteopath?

An Osteopathy degree takes between 3.5 and 4 years to complete on a full-time basis. However, you can also study with the London School of Osteopathy on a flexible and part-time basis, which will take 5 years to complete.

Whether you’re changing careers, or just starting out, we welcome students from all walks of life. With hands-on learning and patient interaction, our college offers the ideal environment for you to grow both personally and professionally. If you want to find out more about becoming an osteopath, or want to speak to our team about what our degrees entail, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.

https://lso.ac.uk

09/07/2025

🤔👟Let’s talk about something often overlooked but absolutely essential for women who exercise, a good sports bra. It’s not just about comfort or style. The right support can make all the difference when it comes to how you move, how you feel, and how your body holds up over time.
3 Key factors to look for when choosing a Sports Bra
👉1-A Supportive underband: It’s the foundation of your bra. Make sure it’s snug but not too tight nor too loose. The underband should allow for two fingers to fit comfortably between it and the skin.
👉2-Full and contained cups:The cups should properly contain the breasts. Avoid bulging or spillage over the top or sides of the bra.They are designed to help distribute movement evenly, and protect breast tissue during impact.
👉3- Adjustable straps and closures: Being able to adjust the straps and closure allows for a more customised fit, providing maximum support and comfort. Everybody is different and a custom fit means better support and long-term comfort.

❤️Remember, the right sports bra is more than just workout gear, it’s an essential tool to support and protect your body. Makes sure your bra supports you where it matters most.

To know more about us and to book an appointment, please visit the link in our profile bio.
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07/07/2025

❤️🤔Curious about osteopathy?
While many people associate osteopaths with treating bad backs, their expertise extends far beyond that.
👉Osteopathy can help with a variety of issues, including neck and shoulder discomfort, as well as problems affecting the ankles, wrists, and other areas of the body.
👉Osteopathy looks at the whole body, focusing on its structural and mechanical balance to promote optimal function and better health.
-As Osteopaths we use manual techniques like soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, and spinal manipulation to treat injuries and dysfunctions in the neuromusculoskeletal system.
We have a great track record for offering treatment an advice for all sorts of muscle, tendon and ligament issues,
-Our approach focuses not just on relieving pain but on restoring balance, enhancing mobility, and promoting overall well-being.
💗As osteopaths, we are highly trained to assess your needs and recommend the most effective course of action. To learn more about our services or book an appointment, please visit our website or 📞01832 272527

02/07/2025

👟🚶🏻‍♀️Make movement part of your everyday life.
👉Start small, stretch, walk, take the stairs. The key is to move a little, every day. A healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean big changes
👉Over time, those small steps build strength, support recovery, and help you feel better in your body.
❤️Staying active every day can help you feel happier, live longer, and even lower the risk of some health conditions like dementia. And if pain or stiffness is slowing you down, we’re here to help you get moving again.
❤️Our osteopaths provide hands-on treatment and exercise advice for muscular and joint issues, including common arthritic and degenerative conditions. Let’s work together to keep you moving and feeling your best.

To know more about us and to book an appointment, please visit our website or 📞01832 272527.

28/06/2025

Thinking about a career in osteopathy? Our latest blog outlines the key skills you’ll need to succeed in this dynamic and patient-focused profession. From communication and problem-solving to practical ability, we explain what it takes to train and work as an osteopath.

If you're considering applying or want to learn more, we’re holding an in-person Open Event at 3pm on Tuesday 15 July at the London School of Osteopathy in Bermondsey. It’s a great opportunity to tour the school and get your questions answered.

All are welcome but spaces are limited. Please register by emailing admissions@lso.ac.uk. In the meantime, read the blog here: https://lso.ac.uk/what-skills-are-needed-to-become-an-osteopath/

24/06/2025

🦴❤️ Protect Your Bone Health, before It’s Too Late.
Osteoporosis affects over 3 million people in the UK, and the risk increases as we age. Shockingly, only 30% of vertebral fractures are diagnosed, meaning many people are walking around unaware their bones are weakened.
Without treatment, osteoporosis can lead to:
👉 Chronic back pain
👉 Spinal deformities
👉 Increased risk of hip and other fractures
Common risk factors include:
🔸Low s*x hormones (e.g., oestrogen in postmenopausal women)
🔸 Thyroid imbalances
🔸 Poor nutrition, restrictive diets, or malabsorption
🔸Long-term use of steroids or certain medications
🔸 Smoking and high alcohol intake
🔸 Sedentary lifestyle
The good news?
💪Staying active, especially with weight-bearing or resistance exercises can slow bone loss and help maintain strong, healthy bones.
👉 Take care of your bones today, so you can keep doing what you love tomorrow.

To find out more about us and to book an appointment, please visit our website or 📞01832 272527

20/06/2025

As the weather is getting warmer across the UK, we're sharing some guidance from First Steps Nutrition on giving water to babies in the hot weather.

💧Breastfed babies under 6 months old don't need water - you can feed them as often as needed to quench their thirst.

💧Formula-fed babies under 6 months can be given small sips of cooled, boiled water if needed during the hot weather. There is no specific guidance on this, so please talk to your GP, midwife, or health visitor if you are unsure if your baby needs extra water.

💧Water can be given to babies over 6 months old at mealtimes, and no longer needs to be boiled.

Keep an eye on nappies - around 6 wet nappies in 24 hours is a sign of a well-hydrated baby. If you are worried, please call your GP, midwife, or health visitor. In emergency situations, always call 999.

If you need support feeding your baby through the hot weather, please contact us anytime.

Call 0300 100 0212 or send us a DM on social media - 24/7 💜

The Breastfeeding Network (UK) Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

[ID: Should I Give Water To My Baby? guidance and recommendations. Breastfed babies 0-6 months. No extra water is needed for exclusively breastfed babies until solids are introduced. During hot weather breastfeed often to quench your baby's thirst. Formula fed babies 0-6 months. May need amounts of extra water during hot weather. Tap water is not sterile. It needs to be boiled and cooled first. Bottled water may be inappropriate due to high sodium and sulphate levels. filtered water can be given to babies under 6 months, but still needs to be boiled and cooled. How much? There is no specific guidance on how much extra water to give babies 0-6 months when it's hot. If needed, give small sips in between milk feeds. Generally, a well hydrated baby produces about 6 wet nappies every 24 hours. What about babies 6-12 months? Water can be given from an open cup or beaker as mealtimes from 6 months, and tap water no longer needs to be boiled. young children aged 1-5 years do not need any drinks other than milk and water. For more information visit: firststepsnurtition.org]