Whole Body Osteopathy Saltash

02/01/2024

As per our email, this clinic has now permanently closed due to the landlord selling the premises.

If you wish to contact Yvonne Cosbie, she continues to work at Whole Body Osteopathy in Looe and Millbrook. Contact details can be found at www.wholebodyosteopathy.co.uk or you can email info@wholebodyosteopathy.co.uk.

Thank you all for your custom over the years and we really hope that you can join us at one of these alternative clinic locations.

We are a welcoming and long-established osteopathic practice with clinics in Saltash, Millbrook and Looe. Book easily online.

19/09/2023

Farewell to our associate Duncan.

Duncan will sadly be leaving our Saltash clinic at the end of September to focus on spinning his many other osteopathy plates that he has! His last day will be on Thursday 28th September. If you wish to book in to see him before he leaves, please go online to make a booking or call the clinic on 01752 844774.

Duncan kindly stepped in to help cover for Yvonne last Spring when she had major surgery, and ended up staying on for even longer. We would like to express our gratitude for his help and support during this time and I know that he will be missed by patients and colleagues!

Yvonne will be taking on Duncan’s patient list and she will be working on Mondays and Fridays in Saltash.

15/09/2023

Next week it will be National Fitness Day. This gives us the perfect opportunity to provide some tips if you are thinking of starting exercise for the first time, or re-starting your fitness campaign after having a long break.

1. Buy some new trainers.
Old trainers will lead to injury, due to material fatigue that occurs over time which means that they will not be supporting you as much as you think. The shelf life of your trainers depends on what activities you do and how regularly you use them. Running causes the most impact, therefore if you are a runner, you should change your trainers every 300-500 miles (even if they still look fresh!). You can always use these old trainers for day to day wear instead.

2. Wear the correct clothes.
Exercise clothes are devised to wick sweat away from your body to prevent you feeling wet/cold and prevent chafing. Treating yourself to some new clothes will help you to feel more motivated and make you feel good about your new endeavour.

3. Start gently to prevent injury.
When starting a new exercise regime, there is a temptation to push it too hard/too fast/too far. Remember, your body is not used to this form of exercise so it needs time to get used to doing it. This is not about fitness levels and what you feel your body can take, but rather enabling the joints, ligaments and tendons to adapt to the new strain that you are putting them under. Giving your body time to get used to exercise helps to prevent injuries from occurring.

4. Always warm up.
Doing a 5 minute warm up before you get into the nitty gritty of your workout is important to prevent injury. This enables the blood vessels in your muscles to dilate and receive blood, which warms them up to make them more stretchy and pliable. Cold muscles tear more easily than warm muscles.

5. Always stretch after exercise.
Stretching immediately after exercise will help to ensue that your muscles remain the same length and don’t shorten/tighten over time. Muscles that become shorter/tighter can cause imbalances in the body, leading to mechanical problems, uneven strain and therefore potential pain/injury later on.

6. Exercise with a buddy.
Exercising is more fun and enjoyable with others. It also makes you accountable to someone else, therefore you are more likely to do it and KEEP on doing it.

7. Is this form of exercise safe for me?
If you have any medical condition, injury or history which may affect your ability to exercise, always seek medical advice first. Your osteopath can provide advice for any mechanical issues that you may have. If you are not sure who to ask, we can help you with this.

Good luck with your new exercise regime and enjoy the journey!

14/06/2023

Let’s talk about sun safety.
The weather has been amazing recently. At this time of year many people like to get a tan but this can be to the detriment of their health, as often they do not use a high factor sunscreen, or a product that is not protecting them as much as they think. The truth is, you can get a lovely tan even when using a high factor sunscreen AND protect yourself from skin cancer.

Firstly, some sun facts:

1. Almost all skin cancers are caused by overexposure to UV radiation from the sun. 80-90% of all skin cancer cases in the UK are preventable with sun safe measures.

2. Solar UV radiation is a known carcinogen, it cannot be seen or felt and is not related to temperature. It can pass through cloud, bounce off reflective surfaces and cause skin cancer. UV radiation can also damage the eyes and suppress the immune system.

3. Sunburn is a reaction to over-exposure of UV radiation. UVA and UVB have been demonstrated to cause cell DNA damage which leads to skin cancer. UVA can also cause wrinkling and premature ageing of the skin.

4. One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than DOUBLES a person’s chance of developing melanoma in later life. The damage is irreparable.

So, how can we be safe, but still enjoy the good weather? Here are the Five S’s of sun safety:

1. SLIP on a T-shirt - clothing is the most effective barrier to the sun.

2. SLOP on SPF 30+ broad spectrum UVA sunscreen - Ensure it has a UVA symbol and minimum 4 star UVA rating. NB - UVB rating is the SPF.

3. SLAP on a wide brimmed hat - this will help shade the face, ears and the neck. Baseball caps only shade the face.

4. SLIDE on QUALITY sunglasses. Look for the European CE mark for a safe level of protection. Those with a high EPF (ranges from 1-10) will provide the best protection.

5. SHADE from the sun whenever possible - particularly between 11am and 3pm when UV pe*******on is strongest.

Reference - The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity (www.skcin.org)

Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer charity dedication to the prevention and early detection of all types of skin cancer

24/05/2023

Well, I completed the Plymouth Half Marathon! I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who supported me and my charity ‘Luna’s Fund”.
It was a fantastic sunny day (after a rather chilly, foggy start!).

If YOU are contemplating running for the first time, or getting back into running after a long break, please take it steady to start with. It is important for the BODY to get used to the impact of running, not just whether you feel fit enough to do it. This will prevent injury.

Here are a few tips:

1. Get PROPER running shoes and only use them for running.
2. Start with walk-run-walk. This will make it more achievable and gradually get your fitness levels up and the body used to the impact. Couch to 5k is a good app to use.
3. Run off road wherever possible, as it is kinder on the legs.
4. If you have health issues that may affect your exercise, consult your GP or other healthcare professional before starting running.
5. Find a buddy to run with. You will be accountable to each other and your runs will be much more enjoyable with company.

If you have any other questions about running, we would be very happy to answer them. Please get in touch.

Yvonne Cosbie.

19/04/2023

For those of you who do not know, I am currently training for the Plymouth half marathon on Sunday 14th May! Today was a 10 mile run 🥴

I have decided to run for Luna’s Fund, which is a stillbirth and neonatal death charity offering support, relaxing breaks, food hamper deliveries and nursery redecoration to bereaved families.

I am hoping to raise as much money as possible for this amazing organisation. If you feel you can afford to help out and offer a donation, regardless how small, I would be extremely grateful. The link to donate is below:

https://lunasfund.enthuse.com/cf/plymouth-half-marathon-10k-5k

Thank you to anyone who is able to help and wish me luck!!!

Many thanks 🙏

Yvonne

Thank you for supporting our incredible runners! They are all dedicating their precious time and effort in order to contribute towards the happiness of bereaved parents and the families that we suppor

01/04/2023

Yvonne is on a professional development course this weekend with the guru that is Laurie Hartman. She’s doing a masterclass on manipulations, which means that she is working on perfecting her ability to click joints. The aim is to make these manipulations as gentle and pain-free as possible for patients. We look forward to seeing the results!

20/03/2023

Whatever your age or activity level, Osteopathy can help. We’ve got you covered.

18/03/2023

Our next video is about the benefits of stretching.
If you would like us to talk about a specific subject that you are interested in, please let us know!

12/03/2023

07/03/2023

This March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer symptoms can be easily mistaken for bowel trouble or a recurrent urinary infection, therefore please be aware of the following most common symptoms:

1. Abdominal pain (this can refer to the back)
2. Bloating
3. Urinary frequency (needing the loo more often)
4. Feeling full too quickly or difficulty eating

If you have persistent symptoms of any of the above, please contact your GP, as it is important to rule out ovarian cancer as the cause. Early diagnosis saves lives.

03/03/2023

Not sure how to massage properly? Here’s a few tips for massaging different areas of your body. Click on the picture to expand.