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Alex Evans Osteopath

Registered osteopath specializing in the management of headache and migraine disease.

Alex graduated from the world renowned British School of Osteopathy, London in 1999 after completing a four year BSc(Hons) degree in Osteopathy. He sustained a serious neck injury playing rugby in 1991 and benefited greatly from osteopathic healthcare which led to him developing an interest in the profession. He practiced for his first year in Hamilton New Zealand and then worked in three clinics in Devon, England until September 2008. Since then he has been working downtown in Vancouver and in Whistler for the last two years.He believes that it is vital to keep up to date with further education and to that end regularly attends courses for continued professional development, so that he can continue to offer the best care for his patients. Alex aims to provide the highest quality osteopathic care to all his patients using a broad osteopathic approach including structural, visceral and cranial techniques. He will work with his patients to relieve their pain and restore them to their usual pain free state. He is a friendly, outgoing, caring and compassionate practitioner.He has a special interest in treating headaches, whiplash and sporting injuries.Alex uses osteopathy as a way of detecting and treating injuries in the muscles, ligaments, fascia, nerves and joints of the body.Having a highly developed sense of touch known as palpation he will gently and specifically, evaluate and treat injuries. As an osteopathic practitioner Alex believes that the body has the ability to heal itself and the skilled application of osteopathic techniques (massage, mobilization and soft tissue) can improve this process.

22/10/2025

27/08/2025

Enjoying a great trip in the Dolomites. Today though had to abandon a climb due to a migraine. It was a good reminder for me on the impact they have on life and how happy I am to be able to help my patients manage this condition.

25/06/2025

Useful article about Vitamin D from the New York headache blog. If you do take vitamin D I recommend using a spray as it is better absorbed.
https://www.nyheadache.com/blog/vitamin-d-the-overlooked-key-to-brain-health-from-migraines-to-multiple-sclerosis-to-immune-defense/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLJO8dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqS_z2XC0pYQX_Cgd_EwYfjm1n_nCyY04m0rhxAFfr4XvhaTvOWvdj8myJZM_aem_xQh8RS7YdrQ32lHMjZKVAQ

For over 15 years, research has been building a compelling case that vitamin D plays a crucial role in neurological health, far beyond its well-known effects on bone health. Recent groundbreaking s…

14/02/2025

In practice I spend time making sure that my patients have an accurate headache diagnosis so that they can get appropriate treatment or referral. Distinguishing between TTH and migraine is an important first step in many headache presentations.

Today is Tension-Type Headache Awareness Day!

How can we distinguish tension-type headaches from migraine? Check out the infographics for a clear comparison of these two primary headache disorders!

#緊縮型頭痛 #긴장성두통

26/01/2025

Always a useful reminder to post these. Not seeing so many head injuries in clinic these days but with a few patients heading to the ski slopes it’s always good to know if one of your friends is a bit off after a fall.

Do you know the signs of a concussion? If you’re a parent, coach, or athlete, it’s an important to know what to look out for so you can help protect the brain health of those around you. Here are 7 signs to be aware of on a big game day like today, and during any practice or competition you might find yourself at.

22/01/2025

As many of my migraine patients will already know I regularly recommend magnesium supplementation.
I thought this was an excellent article to share on the value of magnesium in other areas of health.
https://www.nyheadache.com/blog/magnesium-given-in-pregnancy-reduces-the-risk-of-cerebral-palsy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH9w6xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWps1IHIHWzbG_QDfo8EqWUeoDT_LH6DZ3Dbn0JgpEC63bZaWRiEkuLcPA_aem_Ch9AhqAM3Scnas1bl_oAmg

A new Cochrane meta-analysis has reaffirmed the significant role of magnesium sulfate in reducing the risk of cerebral palsy (CP) and death in preterm infants. This comprehensive review, which anal…

12/09/2024

This is why I’m so interested in the osteopathic approaches to treating migraine as it affects so many and can be a major disabling factor in their lives.

The GBD2021 study reveals migraine is one of the main neurological disorders, leading in DALYs, impacting 1.16 billion. Urgent public health action is needed to raise awareness, improve treatment, and advance research.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03331024241267309

02/06/2024

Do you know June is Migraine Awareness Month?

is an invisible disability, with sufferers losing an average of 10 workdays per year, leading to significant personal and economic impact. Join us in raising awareness and advocating for better understanding and support of patients with migraine.

21/05/2024

Helping my patients manage how they cope with the mental health challenges associated with migraine is a major part of their osteopathic care.

Has living with migraine impacted your mental health?

Join us on 22 May for our next virtual Managing Your Migraine event focusing on migraine and its impact on mental health and wellbeing.

Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-your-migraine-mental-health-and-wellbeing-tickets-868931496497

18/04/2024

🥳 We're celebrating World Osteopathic Healthcare Week 🥳

All this week, osteopaths across the world have been celebrating our wonderful global community as the WOHW brings together osteopaths and osteopathic physicians to celebrate our shared philosophy of mind-body-spirit, and to educate patients, the public, and regulatory authorities about osteopathic care.

Here at the SCCO we firmly believe in "shared learning, knowledge and practice" so we're delighted to be associated with this fantastic endeavour and to be a part of this amazing community.

👉 Do please let us know in the comments where you are and how you're celebrating... 👇

11/04/2024

Good news for my migraine patients with the new availability of the gepant class of medications.

The oral treatment - the first of its kind - could soon be available after being recommended for NHS use.

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Fish Ponds Road
Wokingham
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+447751493443

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http://www.wokinghamosteopaths.co.uk/

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