Laura Fishlock Osteopathy

07/01/2026

The Most Common Injuries, doesn't mean the only injuries...

Back pain and neck pain are two of the most common reasons people book in — and they’re rarely caused by just one thing.

Common contributors we see in clinic:
💡Long hours at a desk / driving
💡Stress and tension (hello, tight shoulders)
💡A sudden increase in training or DIY
💡Poor sleep (your body doesn’t recover)
💡Old injuries that never fully settled

The good news? Most people don’t need to “just live with it.”An osteopathic assessment helps us work out what’s driving your pain — then we build a plan to calm it down and get you moving confidently again.

DM us your main symptom + how long it’s been going on, and we’ll point you to the best next step.

05/01/2026

Pain relief is only the start

Osteopathy is a whole-body, hands-on approach that looks at why your symptoms are happening — not just where they hurt.

In an appointment, we’ll typically:

✅ Ask about your symptoms, lifestyle, work, training and stress
✅ Assess how you move (and what’s driving the strain)
✅ Use hands-on treatment to help reduce pain and restore movement
✅ Give you simple, realistic advice/exercises so you feel better and stay better

If you’ve been “managing” the same issue for months (or years), you don’t have to keep pushing through.

Comment “INFO” and we’ll tell you exactly what to expect in your first appointment.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Wishing you a healthy, happy, pain-free start to 2026.
If you’re celebrating the Year of the Horse, it’s a great moment to lean into momentum, consistency, and confident forward movement.

Choose one “non-negotiable” habit that keeps you moving (even on busy weeks):
⭐ 10-minute daily walk
⭐ 5-minute mobility routine
⭐ Stretching while the kettle boils

Build strength for the long run (the Horse energy is about stamina):
⭐ 2 x short strength sessions/week
⭐ Prioritise glutes, core, upper back (hello posture)

Move more often, not just more intensely:
⭐ Break up long sitting with 60–90 second movement snacks
⭐ Aim for “little and often” over weekend warrior bursts

Protect your sleep like it’s training:
⭐ Same bedtime most nights
⭐ Dark, cool room
⭐ Pillow/neck support that actually suits your body - speak to our team

Reset your stress baseline:
⭐ 3 slow breaths before emails/meetings
⭐ A daily “shoulders down, jaw unclench” check-in

Make pain plans, not pain promises:
⭐ If something flares up, don’t push through blindly—adjust, recover, and get assessed early

Book the support you keep postponing:
If you’ve been “meaning to get it checked,” let this be your sign

Here’s to a year of steady progress, stronger bodies, and more energy for the things you love.

Happy New Year!

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from the Laura Fishlock Osteopathy Team! ✨🎄

We hope you're all enjoying a relaxing and joyful holiday season with loved ones! Just a quick reminder that we’ll be back to support you with all your osteopathic needs on 27th December! 💪

If you’re feeling a bit stiff after all the festive fun, don’t worry – we’ve got your back!

Book your appointment today to get back to feeling your best! 🎉

📅 Reopening: 27th December
📞 Call us or visit our website to book your appointment.

Wishing you all a peaceful and pain-free Christmas!

18/12/2025

CELEBRATING THE TEAM AT LAURA FISHLOCK OSTEOPATHY

Last night we had our LFO Christmas outing — a chance to pause and celebrate what’s been a huge year.

When you run a clinic, it’s easy to focus on diaries, schedules and the day-to-day… but what matters most is the people behind it all.

This team has shown up with skill, compassion and professionalism all year — and our patients feel that in every appointment.

So here’s a little love letter to Team LFO: thank you. I’m so grateful to work alongside you.

15/12/2025

🎄✨ Festive Opening Hours at Laura Fishlock Osteopathy ✨🎄

We’re here to keep you moving and feeling your best this holiday season! Here’s when you can find us:

🗓️ Normal Hours Until:
Tuesday 23rd December

🎅 Christmas Eve (Wed 24th):
Toby in Hungerford – early close at 5pm

🏥 Newbury Clinic:
Monday 22nd: Last normal clinic day

Tues 23rd & Wed 24th: Emergency appointments only (call Laura to book)

🎁 Closed:
Christmas Day (25th) & Boxing Day (26th)

✨ Saturdays:
Usual hours in Hungerford & Newbury with Laura & Isabel

🌟 Monday 29th:
Laura in Hungerford & Newbury
Antonia in Newbury

🚪 Tuesday 30th:
Closed

🎆 New Year’s Eve (Wed 31st):
Toby in Hungerford – early close at 5pm

🥂 New Year’s Day (Thu 1st):
Isabel in Newbury
Hungerford closed

💪 Friday 2nd:
Toby in Newbury

🔔 Back to normal hours from Saturday 3rd January!

🎉 Jack is on annual leave over the festive break.

Need urgent support? Call us for emergency appointments on 23rd & 24th December.

Wishing all our wonderful patients a restful, healthy, and happy festive season!

— Laura & the Team

14/12/2025

12/12/2025

🎁 FRIDAY GIFTS: The Present of Presence

The greatest gift you can give others (and yourself) this festive season isn't something you buy - it's your full, present attention.

The gift of presence:
💝 Undivided attention: Put devices away during conversations
👂 Active listening: Really hear what others are sharing
🤗 Physical presence: Hugs, eye contact, genuine connection
⏰ Quality time: Being fully there, not mentally elsewhere
💚 Emotional availability: Open heart, not just open schedule

Presence as self-care:
🧘‍♂️ Mindful moments: Fully experience festive activities
🍽️ Conscious eating: Taste and enjoy special foods
🌟 Gratitude practice: Notice and appreciate small joys
🎵 Sensory awareness: Really listen to festive music
👥 Connection focus: Quality interactions over quantity

The presence paradox: When you're fully present, you actually feel less stressed and more energized, even during busy times!

Weekend presence practice:
• Choose one festive activity to do with complete attention
• Notice how presence affects your enjoyment and stress levels
• Practice giving the gift of full attention to someone you love

Community question: What helps you stay present during busy festive times? Share your mindfulness tips!

The truth: Presence is a practice, not perfection. Every moment of awareness is a gift to yourself and others.

Festive reminder: You don't need to be everywhere, do everything, or please everyone. Your presence - when you choose to give it - is enough.

Ready to cultivate more presence and less stress this festive season? Our mindfulness-integrated treatments support both physical and mental wellbeing.

10/12/2025

🧠 SOCIAL OVERLOAD: When Connection Becomes Overwhelming

Love your friends and family but feeling drained by constant social demands?

Here's how to manage social energy during the festive season.

The social energy drain:
• Extrovert exhaustion: Even social people need recovery time
• People-pleasing pressure: Saying yes when you need to rest
• Emotional labour: Managing family dynamics and expectations
• Overstimulation: Crowds, noise, and constant interaction
• Decision fatigue: Too many social choices and obligations

Your social energy management plan:
Energy budgeting:
🔋 Morning assessment: Rate your energy 1-10 before committing
📅 Strategic scheduling: Balance high-energy events with recovery
⚖️ Priority ranking: Must-attend vs. nice-to-attend events
🛡️ Boundary setting: It's okay to decline invitations
😴 Recovery planning: Schedule downtime after big events

During social events:
🌿 Quiet breaks: Step outside or find a quiet corner
💧 Hydration focus: Supports energy and reduces overwhelm
🧘‍♂️ Breathing space: Use bathroom breaks for mini-meditations
👥 Quality over quantity: Deeper conversations with fewer people
⏰ Exit strategy: Know when and how you'll leave

Recovery protocols:
🏠 Home sanctuary: Create a calm space for recharging
📱 Digital detox: Reduce stimulation after social events
🛁 Sensory reset: Warm bath, soft music, dim lighting
😴 Sleep protection: Prioritize rest after social demands
🧘‍♂️ Solo time: Honour your need for solitude

The social truth: Needing recovery time after social events doesn't make you antisocial - it makes you human!

This week's experiment: Practice one social energy management strategy and notice how it affects your overall wellbeing.

Feeling overwhelmed by social demands? Our stress management approaches help you navigate social seasons with more ease and energy.

08/12/2025

🎉 MONDAY SOCIAL: Surviving the Party Season

Social events are wonderful for connection but challenging for your wellness routine.

Here's how to enjoy the party season without paying for it later!

Social event wellness challenges:
• Late nights disrupting sleep patterns
• Standing for long periods in uncomfortable shoes
• Rich foods and increased alcohol consumption
• Overstimulation and social energy drain • Irregular meal times and hydration

Your party season survival kit:

Pre-event preparation:
👠 Comfortable shoes: Or bring backup flats
🥗 Protein meal: Don't arrive hungry
💧 Hydration boost: Extra water throughout the day
💪 Movement prep: 5 minutes of stretching
🧘‍♂️ Energy management: Arrive rested, not frazzled

During events:
🚶‍♂️ Movement breaks: Step outside, walk around
💧 Water strategy: One glass between each alcoholic drink
🍽️ Mindful eating: Enjoy treats without overdoing it
⏰ Energy monitoring: Leave before you're completely drained
👥 Social boundaries: It's okay to take quiet breaks

Post-event recovery:
😴 Sleep priority: Get to bed as soon as possible
💧 Rehydration: Extra fluids the next day
🧘‍♂️ Gentle movement: Stretching, not intense exercise
🛁 Recovery ritual: Warm bath or shower
💚 Self-compassion: No guilt about indulgences

This week's social strategy: Choose one party season survival tip to implement at your next social event. Notice how it affects your enjoyment and recovery.

Party wisdom: You can be social AND take care of your body. Small strategies make big differences!

Ready to enjoy the social season without the physical aftermath? Our treatments help you recover from party season demands.

05/12/2025

🌟 FRIDAY FOCUS: Meet Zeena - Your Facial Reflex Therapy Expert

This week we're celebrating Zeena Keast, our Facial Reflex Therapy specialist - perfect for festive season stress relief and rejuvenation! ✨

What makes Zeena special:
• Expert in Facial Reflex Therapy (unique healing approach)
• Combines relaxation with therapeutic benefits
• Perfect for stress-related tension and headaches
• Incredibly soothing during busy festive season • Complements osteopathic treatment beautifully

Perfect for December:
• Relieving stress-related facial tension
• Managing holiday headaches naturally
• Supporting overall relaxation and wellbeing
• Preparing for festive photos and events
• Balancing the nervous system during busy times

Zeena's approach: "Your face holds patterns of stress and emotion. Facial reflex therapy helps release these patterns, creating both physical relief and deep relaxation."

Festive season benefits:
• Natural stress relief during demanding times
• Improved sleep quality for busy schedules
• Headache relief from holiday overwhelm
• Deeply relaxing experience when you need it most

Weekend wellness tip: Even gentle self-massage around your temples and jaw can help release daily tension accumulation.

Festive gift idea: Facial reflex therapy sessions make wonderful gifts for stressed friends and family - the gift of relaxation and relief!

Ready to experience the unique benefits of Facial Reflex Therapy? Zeena's expertise provides deep relaxation and therapeutic relief during the festive season.

04/12/2025

🍷 FESTIVE INDULGENCE: How to Enjoy Without the Aftermath

Festive season doesn't mean abandoning your wellness - it means being strategic about indulgences and recovery!

The indulgence-inflammation connection:
• Sugar spikes: Increase inflammatory markers for 24-48 hours
• Alcohol effects: Disrupts sleep quality and muscle recovery
• Rich foods: Can trigger digestive issues and joint stiffness
• Dehydration: Amplifies pain sensitivity and fatigue
• Sleep disruption: Reduces pain tolerance and healing capacity

Your strategic indulgence plan:
Before events:
🥗 Protein base: Eat something substantial before parties
💧 Hydration prep: Extra water throughout the day
💪 Movement boost: 10 minutes of activity to support metabolism
🧘‍♂️ Stress management: Arrive calm, not frazzled

During celebrations:
🍽️ Mindful choices: Enjoy special treats, skip everyday indulgences
💧 Water between: Match each alcoholic drink with water
🚶‍♂️ Movement opportunities: Dance, walk, stay active when possible
⏰ Timing awareness: Earlier indulgences process better

Recovery protocol:
🌅 Next day: Gentle movement, not punishment exercise
💧 Rehydration: Extra fluids to support recovery
🥬 Nutrient focus: Anti-inflammatory foods to restore balance
😴 Sleep priority: Early bedtime to support healing
🧘‍♂️ Stress relief: Self-compassion, not self-criticism

The balance truth: One indulgent meal doesn't ruin your health, just like one healthy meal doesn't fix everything. It's about overall patterns!

This week's practice: Try the "strategic indulgence" approach at one festive event. Notice how preparation and recovery affect how you feel.

Struggling with festive season balance? Our approach includes practical strategies for maintaining wellness while enjoying seasonal celebrations.