An introduction to Hypopressives breathing
This practical incorporates 3 types of breathing and is a good introduction to correct Hypopressives breathing.
8 reasons for a postpartum check with your osteopath
I treat lots of women during pregnancy but it’s important to remember that after childbirth it’s vital that you look after yourself and achieve the best recovery. I recommend a post-partum check in the first couple of months after delivery but it’s fine to come at a later date. Here are eight good reasons for a postpartum check…
Simple tip for reducing back pain during and after pregnancy
A very simple yet very effective tip for reducing back pain Please check out the this out. It’s the first in a series of short videos providing self care tips for pregnancy and beyond. This one provides a simple tip on how to reduce back and pelvic pain – something you can do yourself […]
Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
I’ve been busy in the world of birth – check out the following video interview I did for Nurture Collective with midwife and hypnobirthing teacher discussing preparation for pregancy, birth and breastfeeding…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32zzvqmRFJA&feature=youtu.be
Do you have to be in pain to see an Osteopath?
I recently met a man at a yoga class who was in his 60’s. When I introduced myself as an Osteopath he promptly told me that he goes to his Osteopath every 6 months for an MOT to keep things working well. He is obviously someone who looks after himself and wants to continue […]
Osteopathy. What is it all about then?
When I tell people I meet that I am an osteopath I very frequently hear back: “That’s to do with bones isn’t it” or “That’s the treatment of the muscles and the back”. While these statements are not incorrect there is so much more to Osteopathy than bones and muscles. It’s an amazing profession which […]
Desk Posture and Back Pain
Many of us spend too much time sitting these days – often in front of a computer as I am doing now! Have you thought about what this is doing to your posture? the curve at the bottom of your spine called the ‘lordosis’ becomes flattened out your diaphragm gets compressed anteriorly your head goes […]
Get up, Stand up: mindful exercise
You’ve been sitting on the floor – now you need to get up off the floor. If we get into the habit of doing this mindfully and with grace this is an amazing exercise. I like to think of 2 images – someone who rises gracefully from the floor the movement smooth and youthful, and […]
Just sit down and take it easy!
By making one very simple change you can over time see some very real changes to your body posture. It involves just sitting down – not on the sofa or a chair as perhaps you are used to, but sitting on the floor! 11 Floor Sitting Postures There are understood to be 11 floor sitting […]
Osteopaths treat the whole body and not just the bones! Busting the myth
I hear this one alot ‘You treat bones don’t you?’. I wanted to write an article busting this particular myth as I think it prevents a number of people seeking help from an osteopath for conditions which could easily be helped. A problem we have with our profession is in the name. Osteo as a […]