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Spring Newsletter 2025

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:36:52 GMT

Welcome to our Spring newsletter 2025 as we approach our 37 ^th year of operation

in Pontypridd.

As like all small businesses, we are finding that rising staff and general running costs a challenge, so we are asking patients to please pay by cash, whenever possible, to help us keep credit card fees to a minimum.

As always, we are extremely grateful to our patients who regularly return for maintenance treatment and also refer patients to us. You will continue to receive a voucher for 20% off your next appointment each time you refer someone to us. Without your support we could not remain in business.

CONTENTS

Clinic News
General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) Registration
Professional Census 2024 by the Institute of Osteopathy (iO)
Bank Holiday opening times

Clinic News:-

We said goodbye to Kim in January. Angela will now be working Thursdays to cover Kim’s list of patients. Kim’s patients can also book with Gabe, Imran and Charlie.

Also we will sadly be saying goodbye to Abbie, our holistic therapist, at the end of March. Abbie will be missed by our staff and her clients alike. We all wish her well for the future.

Jo Bogacz is no longer part of our team. It seems there is no call for Yoga Therapy in Pontypridd unfortunately. We all send Jo our well wishes.

We do have a new staff member joining us in March. Marion Moody is a counsellor who will be seeing clients on a Monday afternoon. Marion will be a welcome addition to our team of talking therapists. See our website for a full list of counsellors and psychotherapists available for private consultation.

Marion’s contact details: -

Telephone :07847178007

Email : mazmarion@yahoo.co.uk

www.marionmoody.co.uk

Fee increase

Due to increasing running costs our fees will increase on March 1 ^st 2025 – the first time since 2023, as follows: -

New/Re-Exam Return

Angela £68 £55

Associate Osteopath £60 £53

Under 16’s £57 £48

Acupuncture £70 £57

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

Spring Bank Holidays

Good Friday 18 ^th April, 2025 OPEN

Easter Saturday 19 ^th April, 2025 OPEN

Easter Monday 21 ^st April, 2025 OPEN

May Day Monday 5 ^th May, 2025 OPEN

Monday 26 ^th May, 2025 OPEN

Winter Newsletter 2025

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:28:26 GMT

Happy New Year to all our patients! We hope that you had a lovely Christmas without too many aches and pains!

CONTENTS

Clinic news
Other therapists at our clinic
5 Foods that help you beat the blues

CLINIC NEWS

We say a sad goodbye to Kim Tuhill (associate osteopath) who leaves us at the end of January.

We welcome a new associate osteopath Charlie Price and counsellor Murray Harvey to our clinic this month.

Charlie recently graduated from Swansea University as an Osteopath, where they became very passionate about treating patients with connective tissue disorders and autoimmune conditions. Charlie also enjoys furthering their knowledge on the effects of mental health and chronic stress on the body.

Outside of academia, Charlie is a keen equestrian, also enjoying archery and spending time vivarium scaping. They are a proud plant lover, caring for over 80 houseplants with the help of their two cats.

Charlie is from Aberdare and is a fluent Welsh speaker.

Murray has always been interested in human psychology. He initially volunteered for Samaritans, before returning to education to attain a first in BA(Hons) Counselling and Therapeutic Practice at the University of South Wales and is currently undertaking a MSc in Psychology

(conversion). He is currently a self-employed counsellor working with Basecamp in Chepstow, where he also teaches CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills.

You can contact Murray by email mahtherapy@gmail.co.uk to make an appointment at our clinic.

Other therapists at our clinic

5 FOODS TO HELP YOU BEAT THE BLUES

1. MARMITE

If you’re feeling anxious, stressed or depressed, a dose of B vitamin could help to lift your mood. B vitamins are important for normal brain function and producing mood-boosting serotonin, with vitamins B12 and B6 being particularly beneficial for regulating your mood.

To up your intake of B vitamins, try snacking on Marmite on wholegrain toast. As Marmite is fortified with vitamin B12 this is a particularly good choice of food for vegans and vegetarians who may struggle to get their recommended intake.

2. OILY FISH

Omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish are well known for being good for the heart. However, they are equally beneficial for our brain health and mood. A study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that participants who had lower levels of Omega 3 fatty acids in their blood were more likely to be moderately depressed and have a negative outlook.

Furthermore, a study has found surprisingly low rates of seasonal affective disorder in Icelanders, where the diet is high in Omega 3 rich fish. To follow in their footsteps and help ward off the blues, try eating two portions of oily fish a week, or up to four for men.

3. CHOCOLATE

Many people find themselves reaching for chocolate to ease a bad mood, and this could in fact be no bad thing. Research has shown that chocolate contains many chemicals which can help beat the blues, including relaxing magnesium, calming anandamide and pleasure-inducing phenylethylamine.

To up the mood-boosting benefits further, try snacking on chocolate-dipped strawberries for a healthy treat. Strawberries are not only a good source of vitamin C, which helps in the producing of endorphins, but they are high in mood-enhancing flavonoids too.

4. BANANAS

Bananas are high in natural sugars, making them a great remedy for low energy levels which can leave you feeling down. On top of this they are packed with mood-lifting nutrients to help put a smile on your face.

Bananas are a great source of Tryptophan, an essential amino acid which boosts serotonin levels, helping to regulate your mood. Furthermore, they are rich in magnesium, which can help you to relax and vitamin B6, which can help to relieve depression.

5. NUTS

Walnuts are the perfect good-mood food, offering combined mood-boosting properties of omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B6 and Tryptophan. The nuts are also a good source of folate (vitamin B9); the deficiency of which has been linked to depression.

As well as snacking on walnuts, another good nut to add onto your diet is the Brazil. Brazil nuts are an extremely rich source of the mineral selenium, with research suggesting that just one Brazil nut a day can provide you with your recommended daily intake. As low levels of selenium can lead to depression, irritability and anxiety, snacking on Brazil nuts could be the perfect healthy way to boost your mood!

Autumn 2024 Newsletter

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:17:17 GMT

CONTENTS

Clinic News
Scar Therapy

CLINIC NEWS

SCAR THERAPY

Angela is qualified in oncology scar therapy for clients and Rebecca is a qualified scar therapy practitioner.

The Restore Method for Oncology Scars

RESTORE method scar therapy has been developed to:

Promote healthy scar tissue formation to enhance functional and cosmetic results after cancer surgery
Reduce symptoms commonly observed in scars (local pain, itching, sensory dysfunction, reduced mobility
Reduce any ‘global’ symptoms observed in the body (distal pain, changes to smooth movementor gait, organ function changes) which occur as a result of scar or adhesion formation or fascial restrictions following surgery or trauma
Promote emotional wellbeing and acceptance

Scar therapy treatment programme

Like other modalities, one treatment session is beneficial, but scar therapy will have the best results when a series of treatments are delivered. There is limited research on scar therapy, so clinical evidence for the ideal duration and number of treatments to deliver is not available. The advice given is a result of working with scar tissue for many years, studying what research is available, and using clinical reasoning to make decisions.

Single sessions of scar therapy are most useful for clients attending without any presenting scar abnormalities who want to promote optimal healing. Within the single session assessment, physical therapy and homecare advice (including a routine of scar self-massage and advice on use of creams, gels, oils or silicone) should be delivered. If no further treatment is required, a recommendation to return for a follow up appointment as the scar matures is beneficial to check healing.

Usually, towards the end of a treatment you should consider the best frequency for scheduling of follow-up treatment. This should take into account the age of the scar (immature, maturing or mature) and any gait or mobility adjustments that occur as a response to therapy. In the first 12 moths after an injury or surgery, frequent sessions of shorter duration are recommended whilst there is a higher level of activity in the immature scar. In mature scars, treatment frequency may be more dispersed to allow time for the body to adjust to new movement patterns and changes through to fascial tissue network.

Scar therapy aftercare

Rest, hydration and gentle mobility such as walking and stretches are recommended. Changes in whole body patterns can occur if tight tissue and fascia is released. You are advised to listen to your body. Gentle walking, stretching and light exercise is likely to be helpful. A gym workout, partying or staying totally immobile are all likely to generate discomfort.

As with any physical therapy, strong reactions – often described as ‘healing crisis’ – are possible, but symptoms should settle within a few days. If the pain or symptoms do not resolve or improve, you should be referred to a medical practitioner.

If you have chronic pain, it can be very useful to diarise your response (pain/energy/sleep) in the days and weeks after treatment.

Maintaining adequate moisture levels is a key factor is tissue regeneration. Ideally the immature and maturing scar require a humectant, occlusive and emollient.

For self-massage we recommend: -

Songbird Beeswax and Plantwax Blends

www.songbirdnaturals.co.uk

for aftercare of radiotherapy burn: -

Alhydran Cream

www.alhydran.co.uk

Silicone therapy for scars use Bapscarcare

www.esperehealth.co.uk

Summer Newsletter 2024

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:12:57 GMT

It's July but Summer has not quite arrived in Pontypridd, this means we are not seeing

as many gardening and DIY injuries in the clinic as usual.

CONTENTS

Clinic News
Bank Holiday Opening
Cauda Equina Syndrome
What is acupuncture?
Osteoporosis

CLINIC NEWS

Our clinic continues to expand and we look forward to welcoming two new associate osteopaths over the next few months.

Imran Ali, a new graduate from Swansea University is hoping to join us towards the end of July. He will work on a Wednesday and Saturday.

Rebecca Messenger, also a new graduate from Swansea University will join us in September and will work on a Monday.

This means that Angela will be able to cut down on her workload.

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

Sorry the clinic is CLOSED

Monday 26th August, 2024

2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the inception of Osteopathy.

Cauda Equina Syndrome

We see a lot of patients in our clinic with symptoms of sciatica i.e. pain in the back of the leg often associated with pins and needles and/or numbness.

However, in rare cases these symptoms worsen and affect the bladder and bowel. Symptoms and signs of Cauda Equina Syndrome are: -

Loss of feeling/pins and needles between your inner thighs or genitals.
Numbness in or around your back passage or buttocks.
Altered feeling when using toilet paper to wipe yourself.
Increasing difficulty when you try to stop or control your flow of urine.
Loss of sensation when you pass urine.
Leaking urine or recent need to use pads.
Not knowing when your bladder is either full or empty.
Inability to stop bowel movement or leaking.
Loss of sensation when you pass a bowel motion.
Change in ability to achieve an erection or ejaculate.
Loss of sensation in genitals during sexual intercourse.

If you have any of the above symptoms, you must go straight to A & E .

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture treatment involves fine needles being inserted through the skin and left in position briefly. The number of needles varies but may be only two or three. Treatment might be once a week to begin with, then at longer intervals as the condition responds. A typical course of treatment lasts five to eight sessions. Each patient’s case is assessed by the practitioner and treatment tailored to the individual.

Acupuncture stimulates the nerves in skin, muscle and other tissues, and can produce a variety of effects. We know that it increases the release of the body’s natural painkillers, including endorphin and serotonin, in the pathways of both the spinal cord and the brain. This modifies the way pain signals are received by the brain.

Acupuncture can do more than simply reduce pain however; it seems to have a beneficial effect on the health of some individuals. Patients often notice an improved sense of wellbeing after treatment. Current research shows that acupuncture can have an effect on many of the body’s systems – the nervous system, muscle tone, hormone production, circulation and allergic responses, as well as respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.

What sort of conditions respond to acupuncture?

Acupuncture is proven to be effective in a wide range of painful conditions and is commonly used in short term relief of musculoskeletal pain, including chronic low back and neck pain, knee osteoarthritis pain, migraine and tension-type headache, and temporomandibular (jaw joint) disorders (TMD).

Some other situations in which acupuncture might be used are: improvement in the symptoms of overactive bladder syndrome; shoulder pain; post-operative nausea and vomiting.

Angela Cavil provides acupuncture treatment at our clinic.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common bone health condition associated with advancing age. It is estimated to affect over three million people in the UK. If not managed adequately, vertebral fragility fractures are a common consequence of osteoporosis, and the have the potential to have a long-term impact on a person’s quality of life.

Currently only 30% of vertebral fractures are identified, and up to 20% of patients will sustain another fracture within the first year and have an increased relative risk for a hip fracture.

These lead to both acute and chronic back pain, substantial spinal deformity, functional disability, decreased quality of life, and increased mortality risk.

Signs and symptoms

Osteoporosis is known as a silent disease, meaning there are typically no symptoms until the development of a fragility fracture. The spine is the most common site for fragility fractures, and back pain is the most frequent presenting symptom. In the acute phase, the spine may be tender to deep palpation and percussion, and there may be paraspinal muscle spasms. Vertebral fractures as also associated with a reduction in height, and an increasing number of fractures is related to an increase in kyphosis.

Risk factors

Osteoporosis is common in all women aged 65 years and over and all men aged 75 years and over. Osteoporosis is found in women aged under 65 years and men under 75 years with the presence of risk factors stated below:

Previous fragility fracture
Current use of oral or systemic glucocorticoids (5mg > 3months)
Low body mass index (BMI < 18.5kg/m2)
Smoking (> 20 cigarettes per day)
High alcohol intake (> 14 units per week)
Late menarche (>15) and/or early menopause (< 45)
.Family history of hip fracture
Comorbidities (hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, diabetes, Cushing’s disease)
Malabsorption conditions (coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic liver disease, chronic pancreatitis)
Rheumatological conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondylarthritis, psoriatic arthritis)
Haematological conditions (multiple myeloma)
Sedentary lifestyle
Medications (PPI e.g. omeprazole, SSRI e.g. citalopram, thyroxine, aromatase Inhibitors e.g. letrozole).

^{Pontypridd Osteopathic Clinic serves the people of Pontypridd, Rhondda, Mountain Ash, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff.}

Spring Newsletter 2024

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:29:35 GMT

Spring is finally in the air. The daffodils are out and we are coming to the end of the Six Nations. Not our finest hour for the Welsh team, but a work in progress. It reminds us all to never give up and things will get better.

CONTENTS

Clinic News
Osteopathy's role in public health
Axial Spondyloarthritis
Bank holiday opening times

Clinic News:-

We welcomed a new counsellor to our team, Claire Roberts of C.H.R. Counselling Services in April. We now have a team of 5 counsellors and psychotherapists as well as a clincial hypnotherapist who are able to look after the wellbeing of our patients. Pontypridd Osteopathic Clinic is becoming a hub for mental health services.

Linda is no longer working with us after 9 years and Waiyee will be leaving us in May after 2 and a half years. We will see new graduate osteopaths in the clinic over the next few months and we are very pleased to welcome Abbie Day our new reflexologist and massage therapist.

Please see our website for details www.pontypriddosteopaths.co.uk.

Osteopathy's role in public health

Can osteopathic care support mental health outcomes in pain-free individuals? The Osteopathic Foundation supported this mixed methods feasibility study by Dr Darren Edwards, a mental health researcher and senior lecturer at Swansea University.

The study aimed to investigate the potential of using osteopathy as an intervention for mental health support, moving beyond its traditional application. The research involved developing a systematic review, a feasibility protocol, collecting and analysing feasibility data, and drawing conclusions for future steps.

A review of 21 studies found osteopathic manual interventions reduced depression but not anxiety, skin conductance, or heart rate variability. Limited randomised controlled trials (RCTs) highlight the need for larger trials. The feasibility study showed promise in interventions, recruitment, and acceptability. Positive psychophysiological and mental health outcomes suggest a potential for pilot/full RCTs. Collaboration with the NHS and the Welsh government could integrate osteopathy into mental healthcare effectively.

“This data is important as it showed us some very promising results that indicate that osteopathy can indeed improve mental health outcomes even in individuals who are pain-free.”

Dr Edwards said ‘The grant from the Osteopathic Foundation was enormously helpful in allowing us to get a foot into this novel and extremely important research area of how osteopathic interventions can promote mental health outcomes.’ (published in Osteopathy Today Autumn 2023)

AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS

Axial Spondyloarthritis (axial SpA), including ankylosing spondylitis, is an inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting the spine. Axial SpA affects 1 in 200 adults in the UK and the average age of onset is 26. There is a current delay to diagnosis of 8.5 years and between 30-60% of people in the UK with axial SpA have seen an osteopath prior to diagnosis. Osteopaths are therefore well placed to recognise the symptoms and refer on for investigations if needed.

The main symptoms are inflammatory back pain:

• Age of original onset less than 45 years.

• Insidious onset

• Pain improves with movement

• Pain does not improve with rest

• Morning stiffness lasting longer than 30 minutes

• Pain at night

Extra-musculoskeletal manifestations include:

• Uveitis/iritis (Inflammation of the eye)

• Inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s)

• Enthesitis (Pain in ligaments or tendons where they attach to the bones)

• Dactylitis (Inflammation of a finger or toe with swelling)

Once someone is diagnosed with axial SpA, the medical management is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. If that doesn’t control symptoms, a rheumatologist may consider biologic or other advanced therapies. Exercise is very important to manage the symptoms of axial SpA and prevent some of the postural changes that can occur with persistent back pain. Osteopaths are well placed to give individualised exercises.

There are lots of self-care techniques that can be useful for managing symptoms, but often people with axial SpA do not have time to discuss these with their rheumatology team during their appointments. Osteopaths have the time and expertise to discuss these techniques and help patients incorporate them into their routine. Something that can be particularly useful is to support them to create a personalised ‘flare toolkit’. This may be a physical place, like a drawer or a box, where they place all the items that help them during a flare. For example, hot/cold packs, TENS machines, massage balls or machines, and so on. Someone may prefer to create a ‘flare notebook’ where they keep a note of all these things that help. Having somewhere to go when they feel a flare starting can help them to feel more in control and reduce feelings of stress.

The National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) undertook consultations with people living with axial SpA and healthcare professionals and identified that people needed most support to manage their pain, fatigue, and axial SpA flares. From this work, NASS have co-produced Your SpAce, a free online programme for people at the beginning of their axial SpA journey, or those looking for more support.

Osteopaths can signpost their patients to the programme for videos explaining the condition, sharing self-management techniques.

Support for Axial Spondyloarthritis:

1. Your SpAce nass.co.uk/about-as/your-space

2. My AS, My Life nass.co.uk/managing-my-as/my-as-my-life

3. Find a local NASS Branch nass.co.uk/managing-my-as/in-your-area

(published in Osteopathy Today Summer 2023)

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

Spring Bank Holidays

Good Friday 29 ^th March, 2024 OPEN

Easter Saturday 30 ^th March, 2024 OPEN

Easter Monday 1 ^st April, 2024 OPEN

May Day Monday 6 ^th May, 2024 OPEN

Monday 27 ^th May, 2024 OPEN

Winter Newsletter 2024

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:35:31 GMT

Happy New Year to all our patients! We hope that you had a lovely Christmas without too many aches and pains!

CONTENTS

Clinic news
Alzheimer's Society
Questions to Angela
Case Studies
Amusing Signs

CLINIC NEWS

We welcomed a new baby to one of our therapist’s in September. A little earlier than planned little Ava arrived to David Kerr (our Hypnotherapist) and his partner Becky .

We continue to send a 20% discount voucher to those patients who refer a new patient to us as a thank you.

QUESTIONS TO ANGELA

As a bit of fun this month, I have asked all our staff members to pose questions to myself (Angela Cavil) about my work as an osteopath. Hopefully you will find it interesting- if not just skip this section!

Q- What made you choose osteopathy as your career?

A- Osteopathy was unknown to me until a career convention in Cardiff in 1983/84. It appealed to me because as well as diagnosing and treating patients, I would have the independence of running my own clinic. The rest as they say is history.

Q- How do you feel about your career all these years later?

A- I am very fortunate in being able to say I love my work. There are never two days the same in this job and there are never two patients the same. I would like to think that I am as enthusiastic today as I was when I embarked on my career in 1988.

Q- Have you ever treated anybody famous?

A- I am not able to disclose names as all patients’ identities remain confidential but I have treated a few politicians, a famous actor, some radio presenters, a football player and some rugby players over the years.

Q- If you had to choose someone famous to treat, who would it be?

A- The first person to come to mind is Stephen Jones who used to play no.10 for Wales. He always looked so stiff, especially in his upper back, and I always felt I wanted to manipulate him when he lined up to take a kick at goal! I would like to examine Dan Biggar who seems to be having a lot of trouble with his back at the moment.

Q- What is the difference between an Osteopath and a Chiropractor?

A- I am often asked this question. After speaking to several chiropractors, the main difference in my opinion is that a chiropractor will aim to get everyone’s spines straight i.e. no lateral curves or over-exaggerated AP curves, whereas an osteopath will aim to improve the function of the spine as well as peripheral joints. From a patient’s perspective, the number of times that you will on average see an osteopath is 3-6 sessions compared to 40 or more sessions with some chiropractors.

Q- How many associates have you worked with at Pontypridd Osteopathic Clinic over the past 35 years?

A- Kim Tuhill is our newest associate and she is the 35th associate at our clinic.

Q- What is your most embarrassing moment as an osteopath?

A- As a 4th year student I treated a patient’s good knee! I have also been asked to treat a naturist in the nude! (Which I declined.)

CASE STUDIES

A 62 year old man recently consulted us for treatment for his low back pain. As he was taking anticoagulant medication due to a recent stroke it was explained that we would not be able to carry out any osteopathic manipulation treatment as it could cause bleeding due to the medication. But we were able to treat his back strain with gentle articulatory techniques and stretching. We also advised some exercises which this patient could do at home.

A 26 year old footballer consulted us with low back pain. After 3 sessions there was not a lot of improvement in symptoms so I re-examined the patient and asked a lot more questions about past medical history. It turned out that there had been a whiplash injury when this patient was a teenager which she forgot to mention and this was contributing to the strain pattern and hence the low back pain. We addressed the neck and upper back strain and the low back pain eased.

Some amusing signs: -

On a plumber’s van: ‘Don’t sleep with a drip call us’

On an electrician’s van: ‘Let us remove your shorts’

On the door to a maternity ward: ‘Push, push, push’

On the back door of septic tank: ‘Caution this tank is full of political promises’

And my favourite from a local skip hire firm: ‘Phil the Skip’

Christmas Newsletter 2023

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:48:52 GMT

Merry Christmas to all our readers, the decorations are up and you are all welcome to pop in for a mince pie and a cuppa!

CONTENTS

Clinic news
Alzheimer's Society
Christmas Opening Times
Questions to Angela
Dressing up your Christmas Tree without risking your back

CLINIC NEWS

We welcomed a new baby to one of our therapist’s in September. A little earlier than planned little Ava arrived to David Kerr (our Hypnotherapist) and his partner Becky.

We wish them a very happy 1 ^st Christmas together.

CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES

Open: Friday 22nd December 9am - 7pm

Open: Saturday 23rd December 9am - 4pm

Closed: Sunday 24th to Wednesday 27th December

Open: Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December 10am - 6pm

Open: Saturday 30th December 9am - 4pm

Closed: Monday 1st January

Open as usual from Tueady 2nd January, 2023

You can book online HERE . You can also alter your appointment and pay online.

QUESTIONS TO ANGELA

Q- What made you choose osteopathy as your career?

Q- How do you feel about your career all these years later?

Q- Have you ever treated anybody famous?

Q- If you had to choose someone famous to treat, who would it be?

Q- What is the difference between an Osteopath and a Chiropractor?

Q- How many associates have you worked with at Pontypridd Osteopathic Clinic over the past 35 years?

A- Kim Tuhill is our newest associate and she is the 35th associate at our clinic.

Q- What is your most embarrassing moment as an osteopath?

A- As a 4th year student I treated a patient’s good knee! I have also been asked to treat a naturist in the nude! (Which I declined.)

DRESSING UP YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE WITHOUT RISKING YOUR BACK

Follow these 5 tips to avoid hurting yourself during this festive season.

1) Use a stable ladder or step. When reaching to add the star or other decorations to the top of the tree, use a ladder or step to prevent overextending your back or neck.

2) Squat or lunge to lift heavy boxes. Instead of bending over at the waist to lift heavy boxes or ornaments or lights, keep your spine in a neutral position and flex your hips and knees to pick up the box i.e. squat or use a lunge position.

3) Secure the tree properly. I f you are decorating an outdoor Christmas tree, make sure to secure it with a stand and stakes to prevent from tipping over in the breeze. For indoor trees, ensure that the tree is properly set up in its stand and that the stand is stable.

4) Ask for help. I f your tree is large or difficult to handle, as for assistance from a family member or friend to help you with the setup and decorating process. This can help distribute the workload and reduce the risk of injury.

5) Take breaks and listen to your body. Decorating a Christmas tree can be a time-consuming task, so make sure to take regular breaks and listen to your body. If you start to feel any pain or discomfort, stop and rest or consider asking for additional help to finish the task.

Please take care this Christmas everyone!!

Autumn 2023 Newsletter

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:14:40 GMT

CONTENTS

35 Years in Pontypridd
Clinic News
How to book in with our staff
Quality in Osteopathic Practice

CLINIC NEWS

How to book in with our staff

Osteopathy with Angela Cavil, Gabriel Emery or Kim Tuhill book online via our website www.pontypriddosteopaths.co.uk or call us on 01443 485302.

Sports Massage with Waiyee Lia via www.yeefit.co.u k

Clinical Hypnotherapy with David Kerr pleasecall 07872 986267.

Holistic Therapy with Linda Jones please call 07952 423096.

Sex and Relationship Counselling with Rhi Kemp-Davies email rhikempdavies@gmail.com

Counselling with Jen Southon email jennsouthon@gmail.com

Counselling with Becky Williams email becky@dandeliontherapysrvices.co.uk

Psychotherapy with Sian Hughes email sonderpsychologicalservices@gmail.com

Qualitiy in Osteopathic Practice

The iO has published Quality in Osteopathic Practice, a report based on patient experience, evidence, impact, training and regulation of osteopathic practice in the UK.

Patient experience

96.4% of patients say that they are `satisfied’ or `very satisfied’ with osteopathic care.

Osteopathic patients also report a high level of confidence in their osteopath as their healthcare professional.

Effectiveness

After 1 week, 89.5% of osteopathic patients report some level of improvement in their symptoms.

There is good evidence for manual therapy reducing pain and disability, while improving function and range of movement for MSK problems including low back pain, neck pain, shoulder dysfunction, cervicogenic headaches, and in pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain.

Research suggests that the integration of several treatment approaches, as practised by osteopaths, may be the most effective management strategy.

Cost effectiveness

89% of First Contact Practitioner Osteopaths’ patients were discharged without need for onward referral.

Osteopaths have been shown to bring a return on investments of up to £2 in primary healthcare, and up to £12 in occupational health settings, for each £1 invested in osteopathic interventions.

96.2% of patients reported improvement six weeks after osteopathic treatment.

Summer Newsletter 2023

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:35:12 GMT

Summer is a busy time for osteopaths as it's a time of holidays and enjoying the garden.

People also tend to be more active with sporting activities during the summer.

CONTENTS

Top tips to keep you pain free on your holiday this summer
Clinic News
Osteopathy and Obstetrics
Bank Holiday Opening

Top tips to keep you pain free on you holiday this summer

1) Take time to adjust your car seat to make sure it is supporting your back, especially if embarking on a long car journey.

2) Break up a long car journey with plenty of stops, go for a walk around.

3) Bend your knees and lift luggage with a straight back when loading the boot. Avoid twisting your spine.

4) Luggage with wheels makes life a lot easier.

5) When flying, try to walk up and down the aisles. If your back is sore prolonged sitting can aggravate an existing back

condition.

6) Wear flight socks to keep your circulation healthy especially on a long-haul flight.

7) When sunbathing on a sun bed on your front put a rolled-up pillow under your abdomen to support your lower back

and rest your feet on a rolled-up towel or item of clothing.

8) Keep hydrated.

See our Spring Newsletter for gardening tips.

CLINIC NEWS

We have lots to celebrate this year. As well as the usual round of birthdays we have: -

an engagement

(Becky and Hywel)

two weddings

(Gabe and Lara) (Kim and Ollie)

a new home

(Kim and Ollie)

a baby

(David and Becky)

Also our clinic will be 35 years old in October and we are trying to decide how to celebrate this anniversary. Please let us know if you have any suggestions.

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We are looking for another therapist to join our team, to use our therapist room i.e. no plinth. It will be suitable for someone using talking therapy e.g. counselling or speech therapy. Please email Angela Cavil on pontyosteos@gmail.com with your c.v. We are also looking for a new osteopath to join us.

Thank you to all who have left reviews of our practitioners and therapists. There is a box in reception with cards available to fill in if you would like to share your experience at our clinic.

OSTEOPATHY AND OBSTETRICS

“Structure governs function” is often quoted as being one of the more important tenets of osteopathy.

The concept is more easily understood if one thinks of a machine. If the machine is built correctly and regularly maintained, it will not break down. So it is with the human body, with its capacity for adaptation and autoregulation: we have the facility for enormous modification of our physiology according to the external circumstances or environment.

Pregnancy and the immediate postpartum period are excellent examples of the capacity to change, and the ability of a woman to change back to how things were physiologically before pregnancy once she has had her baby. Her body structure adapts to facilitate the physiological changes that she is undergoing. A “normal” pregnancy needs little medical intervention in what is essentially a physiological event. A “normal” pregnancy requires the services of the midwife, not the doctor.

Facilitating Change - One of the principal tenets of osteopathic medicine is that, given the correct set of circumstances, the body should be in a position to maintain health. If a patient has a bacterial infection, all an antibiotic drug will do is kill the bacteria and allow the body to heal. After a fracture, an orthopaedic surgeon will pin plate or set a broken bone, allowing a cast to be applied for structural stability, and then the healing takes place naturally.

When we treat a pregnant patient, she is in a physiological, not a pathological, state. We examine her and evaluate how she is undergoing that physiological change. We look principally at the musculoskeletal system because, being osteopaths, this is where we have been trained to place our emphasis. However, we do not do this exclusively.

We question her about her general health and her pregnancy health because she may well be in a subclinical state where symptoms have not yet made themselves felt. Also, as we are primary care practitioners, many patients self-refer to us, and thus we have to be in a position to know if it is safe to treat them or whether we need to refer them for further care. Just because a patient has thoracolumbar pain, it does not mean that the pain is of mechanical origin. It might be, but it might not.

Questioning her about her renal function and history might make you suspect that she has a kidney problem: for example, an infection that is giving her loin pain, and which needs to be referred to her family physician/GP or midwife.

Take a woman who, before pregnancy, had a short right leg, which gave her a minor organic scoliosis that changed direction at the thoracolumbar and cervicothoracic junctions. There may be rib crowding on the concavity of the curves as a result.

What effect, if any, is this going to have on her ability to change during the pregnancy? Osteopathic evaluation will highlight these areas of altered structure, and the judicious use of techniques aimed at improving areas that need to change will facilitate it happening. If we can do this in advance of that change being needed, then when it does eventually become necessary, it will be easier and more likely to happen without adverse events. Thus, our ambition to improve the potential for change, so as to reduce or remove any compromise to it, will have been achieved. (ref: Osteopathy and Obstetrics by Dr Stephen Sandler PhD DO FECert)

Consult us for:

Osteopathy :

Angela Cavil

Gabriel Emery

Kim Tuhill

Clinical

Hypnotherapy :

David Kerr

Reflexologist,

Holistic Therapies :

Linda Jones

Sports Massage

Therapy :

Waiyee Lai

Counselling :

Becky Williams

Jen Southon

Sex & Relationship

Counselling :

Rhi Kemp-Davies

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

Sorry the clinic is CLOSED

Monday 28th August, 2023

Spring Newsletter 2023

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:34:48 GMT

Spring is a time for spring cleaning and for getting back in the garden. Both activities can put a strain on your back and neck resulting in joint and muscle strains and ultimately pain.

CONTENTS

Top tips to prevent stains
Restore Scar Therapy
Cranial Osteopathy for the treatment of babies
Bank holiday opening times
Alzheimer's Society

TOP TIPS TO PREVENT STRAINS:-

1) Stretch your back before starting your activity1

2) Bend from the knees

3) Avoid bending and twisting your back

4) Avoid over stretching – move closer to the activity you are performing

5) Take regular breaks

6) Break up the activities e.g. dig the garden, then do some planting, then weeding, then cutting back hedges, then go back to

digging

7) If you do strain your back consult your Osteopath

Ask for an urgent GP appointment or help from 111 if you have pain and:-

· High temperature

· You have lost weight without trying to

· There is a lump or swelling in your back or your back

has changed shape

· The pain does not improve after resting or is worse at

night

· The pain is made worse when sneezing, coughing or pooing

· The pain is coming from the top of your back (between the shoulders), rather than your lower back.

Call 999 or go to A&E if you have back pain and:-

· Pain, tingling, redness or numbness in both legs

· Numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks

· Difficulty peeing

· Loss of bladder or bowel control (peeing or pooing yourself)

· Chest pain

· It started after a serious accident such as a car accident

RESTORE SCAR THERAPY

THE RESTORE METHOD

RESTORE method scar therapy has been developed to:

*Promote healthy scar tissue formation to enhance functional and cosmetic results after cancer surgery.

*Reduce symptoms commonly observed in scars (local pain, itching, sensory dysfunction, reduced

mobility.

*Reduce any ‘global’ symptoms observed in the body (distal pain, changes to smooth movement or gait,

organ function changes) which occur as a result of scar or adhesion formation or fascial restrictions

following surgery or trauma.

*Promote emotional wellbeing and acceptance.

CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY FOR THE TREATMENT OF BABIES

When a baby seems to be suffering from digestive difficulties, it can be very difficult to know exactly what is wrong and how to help. It is very distressing to parents if their otherwise happy baby is crying in pain for long periods.

Deciding how best to help the baby is made more difficult because of the multitude of often contradictory and confusing advice offered by everyone – including family, friends and health professionals.

Most people assume that any crying baby is suffering from infantile colic. In reality, there are several different causes of infant digestive disorders, each needing slightly different management.

A crying baby may have no problem with his digestion, but simply be complaining of being uncomfortable somewhere else in his or her body. This is often in the head and neck as a result of being squeezed and twisted during the birth process.

The cranial approach to treatment is very gentle, and works in a way that encourages the tissues to ease and release their own strain patterns, rather than using any strongly applied forces in treatment. This allows the nervous system to return to a more relaxed state and helps to calm the intestines. (ref: Understanding Infant Colic – An Osteopathic Perspective by Clive Hayden MSc, DO, MSCC)

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

May Bank Holidays

We will be open on

Monday 1 ^st May, 2023

Monday 8 ^th May 2023

Monday 29 ^th May, 2023

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

We continue to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Your contributions are always welcome.

January Newsletter 2023

pontyosteos@yahoo.co.uk (Pontypridd Osteopaths) — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:37:57 GMT

Happy New Year to all our patients!

We hope that you had a lovely Christmas without too many aches and pains!

CONTENTS

Clinic news
Prostate Cancer Treatment
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
Plantar fasciitis
Back Pain and Pregnancy
Patient information Streptococcus A (Strep A)

CLINIC NEWS

As many of you know, we moved to new larger premises, in May 2021 which has allowed us to offer more services at our clinic.

Currently our staff consists of :-

Osteopaths

Angela Cavil
Gabriel Emery
Kim Tuhill

Holistic Therapist:

Linda Jones

Sports Massage Therapist:

Waiyee Lai

Hypnotherapist:

David Kerr

Sex & Relationship Counsellor:

Rhi Kemp-Davies

Counsellors:

Jen Southon
Becky Williams

PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT

What is permanent seed brachytherapy?

Permanent seed brachytherapy, also known as low dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy, is a type of radiotherapy where tiny radioactive seeds are put into your prostate. Each radioactive seed is the size and shape of a grain of rice. The seeds stay in the prostate forever and give a steady dose of radiation over a few months.

The radiation damages the prostate cells and stops them dividing and growing. The cancer cells can't recover from this damage and die. But healthy cells can repair themselves more easily.

The seeds release most of their radiation in the first three months after they’re put into the prostate. After around 8 to 10 months, almost all the radiation has been released. The amount of radiation left in the seeds is so small that it doesn’t have an effect on your body.

Permanent seed brachytherapy is as good at treating localised prostate cancer that has a low risk of spreading as surgery (radical prostatectomy) or external beam radiotherapy . (Prostate Cancer UK Website)

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD)

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a condition affecting the movement of your jaw. It is not usually serious and can get better on it’s own.

Signs of TMD include:-

Pain around your jaw, ear and temple.
Clicking, popping or grinding noises when you move your jaw
A headache around your temples
Difficulty opening your mouth fully
Your jaw locking when you open your mouth fully

The pain may be worse when chewing and when you feel stressed.

TMD can also stop you getting a good night’s sleep.

Eat soft food, like pasta, omelette and soup
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen
Hold ice packs or heat packs to the jaw, whichever feels better.
Massage the painful jaw muscles try to find ways to relax
SEE YOUR OSTEOPATH

DO NOT

Do not chew gum
Do not bite food with your front teeth
Do not yawn too widely
Do not bite your nails
Do not clench your teeth-apart from when eating, your teeth should be apart
Do not rest your chin on your hand

DON’T FORGET TO CALL YOUR OSTEOPATH

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a part of the foot that connects your heel bone to your toes.

We have gel insoles in stock for those patients suffering with plantar fasciitis, to aid their recovery.

Often plantar fasciitis is associated with:-

Tight calf muscles
Right ITB and hamstrings
Restricted ankle/foot
Restricted fibula head
Restricted sacro-iliac joint
Restricted lower back

Your osteopath will take a detailed case history and carry out a thorough examination to find out the cause of your plantar fasciitis.

Osteopathic treatment will involve mobilising restricted joints, relaxing tight muscles and giving exercises to maintain mobility. We may even apply K tape in severe cases.

BACK PAIN AND PREGNANCY

Osteopathic treatment is gentle and safe from the start of your 2nd trimester. Treatment helps your body adjust to your growing baby and keeps you mobile for the birth.

Patient information about Streptococcus A (StRep A) infections

People with symptoms of Scarlet Fever cannot use the Sore Throat Test and Treat service, available in some Pharmacies across South Wales, as this is for management of bacterial Tonsilitis or viral sore throat only.

Anyone with signs of Scarlet Fever (sore throat, fever, rash, swollen tongue) should instead, contact their GP or NHS 111.

Anyone asking for the Sore Throat Test and Treat Service in a pharmacy who as symptoms indicating possible Scarlet Fever will be referred on to their GP or NHS 111 by the pharmacist.

(NHS Wales - Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Website)

Christmas Newsletter 2022

pontyosteos@yahoo.co.uk (Pontypridd Osteopaths) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:26:34 GMT

We have decided to resurrect our quarterly newsletters in order to keep you up to date with clinic news as well as supplying you with interesting articles.

CONTENTS

Clinic news
Common health worries/Injuries seen over the festive season
Christmas Opening Times
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
Plantar Fasciiti
Patient information Streptococcus A (Strep A)

CLINIC NEWS

As many of you know, we moved to new larger premises, in May 2021 which has allowed us to offer more services at our clinic.

Currently our staff consists of :-

Osteopaths

Angela Cavil
Gabriel Emery
Kim Tuhill

Holistic Therapist:

Linda Jones

Sports Massage Therapist:

Waiyee Lai

Hypnotherapist:

David Kerr

Sex & Relationship Counsellor:

Rhi Kemp-Davies

Counsellors:

Jen Southon
Becky Williams

COMMON HEALTH WORRIES/INJURIES SEEN OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON

Falls from chairs/ladders when putting up the Christmas decorations. Make sure someone holds the ladder and move it frequently to avoid over stretching.
Low back pain from extra shopping. Try to even the load in each had and make regular trips back to your car to offload the shopping. If on a bus/train, take someone with you to help with the shopping, or plan extra trips to the shops. There is also the option of shopping online.
Increased blood pressure from over-indulging at parties. Try to monitor your BP at home or ask your local pharmacist / practice nurse to monitor it for you.
Low back pain from reaching into a low oven for your Christmas turkey. Try to bend your knees and straighten your back before moving your bird to a work surface.
Playing with young children at Christmas time. Common injuries seen at our clinic have included (particularly for grand parents):
Sitting for hours making up lego models with the grandchildren
Attempting to limbo dance!
Playing on the Wii
Trying out skateboards, roller skates or segways

Please take care this Christmas everyone!!

CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES

24th December - for sports massage only

Closed: 25th-28th December

Open: 29th-31st December

Closed: 1st January

Open as usual from 2nd January, 2023

You can book online HERE . You can also alter your appointment and pay online.

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD)

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a condition affecting the movement of your jaw. It is not usually serious and can get better on it’s own.

Signs of TMD include:-

Pain around your jaw, ear and temple.
Clicking, popping or grinding noises when you move your jaw
A headache around your temples
Difficulty opening your mouth fully
Your jaw locking when you open your mouth fully

The pain may be worse when chewing and when you feel stressed.

TMD can also stop you getting a good night’s sleep.

Eat soft food, like pasta, omelette and soup
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen
Hold ice packs or heat packs to the jaw, whichever feels better.
Massage the painful jaw muscles try to find ways to relax
SEE YOUR OSTEOPATH

DO NOT

Do not chew gum
Do not bite food with your front teeth
Do not yawn too widely
Do not bite your nails
Do not clench your teeth-apart from when eating, your teeth should be apart
Do not rest your chin on your hand

DON’T FORGET TO CALL YOUR OSTEOPATH

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a part of the foot that connects your heel bone to your toes.

We have gel insoles in stock for those patients suffering with plantar fasciitis, to aid their recovery.

Often plantar fasciitis is associated with:-

Tight calf muscles
Right ITB and hamstrings
Restricted ankle/foot
Restricted fibula head
Restricted sacro-iliac joint
Restricted lower back

Your osteopath will take a detailed case history and carry out a thorough examination to find out the cause of your plantar fasciitis.

Osteopathic treatment will involve mobilising restricted joints, relaxing tight muscles and giving exercises to maintain mobility. We may even apply K tape in severe cases.

Patient information about Streptococcus A (StRep A) infections

Anyone with signs of Scarlet Fever (sore throat, fever, rash, swollen tongue) should instead, contact their GP or NHS 111.

Anyone asking for the Sore Throat Test and Treat Service in a pharmacy who as symptoms indicating possible Scarlet Fever will be referred on to their GP or NHS 111 by the pharmacist.

(NHS Wales - Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Website)

Your support

pontyosteos@yahoo.co.uk (Pontypridd Osteopaths) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:26:31 GMT

We are always very grateful to our patients who recommend us to their family, friends, work colleagues and neighbours. We also have some fantastic reviews on Facebook and Google.

In this period of economic uncertainty, these referrals have never been so important. So thank you to those who have already helped our business to grow and to those who will recommend us in the future.

Remember, we send a 20% discount voucher every time you refer someone to our clinic.

How to treat plantar fasciitis

pontyosteos@yahoo.co.uk (Pontypridd Osteopaths) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:26:27 GMT

We have gel insoles in stock for those patients suffering with plantar fasciitis, to aid their recovery.

Often plantar fasciitis is associated with:-

tight calf muscles
tight ITB and hamstrings
restricted ankle/foot
restricted fibula head
restricted sacro-iliac joint
restricted lower back

Your local osteopath will take a detailed case history and carry out a thorough examination to find out the cause of your plantar fasciitis.

Osteopathic treatment will involve mobilising restricted joints, relaxing tight muscles and giving exercises to maintain mobility. We may even apply K tape in severe cases.

Call your local osteopath today on 01443 485302 to find out how we can help you.

List of Treatments Offered

pontyosteos@yahoo.co.uk (Pontypridd Osteopaths) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:26:24 GMT

Pontypridd Osteopaths- looking after the people of Pontypridd and beyond since 1988. Consult us for :-

neck pain
thoracic pain
low back pain
rib pain
shoulder pain
TMJ pain
tennis elbow
golfer’s elbow
headaches
hip pain
knee pain
plantar fasciitis
RSI
sacro-iliac pain
back pain in pregnancy
babies and children
minor sports injuries
muscle strain
ligament strain
joint strain
TMJ strain

You can book, pay and alter your appointments with our new booking system. Access it via our website

www.pontypriddosteopaths.co.uk

How to treat Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

pontyosteos@yahoo.co.uk (Pontypridd Osteopaths) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:46:03 GMT

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a condition affecting the movement of your jaw. It is not usually serious and can get better on it’s own.

Signs of TMD include:-

pain around your jaw, ear and temple
clicking,popping or grinding noises when you move your jaw
a headache around your temples
difficulty opening your mouth fully
your jaw locking when you open your mouth fully.

The pain may be worse when chewing and when you feel stressed.

TMD can also stop you getting a good night’s sleep.

eat soft food, like pasta, omelette s and soup
take paracetamol or ibuprofen
hold ice packs or heat packs to the jaw, whichever feels better.
massage the painful jaw muscles
try to find ways to relax
SEE YOUR OSTEOPATH

DO NOT

do not chew gum
do not bite food with your front teeth
do not yawn too widely do not bite your nails
do not clench your teeth-apart from when eating, your teeth should be apart
do not rest your chin on your hand
DON’T FORGET TO CALL YOUR OSTEOPATH

Tennis and Golfer's Elbow

pontyosteos@yahoo.co.uk (Pontypridd Osteopaths) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:21:26 GMT

You don’t have to play tennis to get a “tennis elbow “ or golf to get a “golfer’s elbow “.

I always smile when tennis players present with golfer’s elbow and vice versa!

You Osteopath can treat both of these conditions, often finding that shoulders and upper backs are also involved in the strain pattern.

Osteopaths treat holistically to get you out of pain and moving again.

pontyosteos

Spring Newsletter 2025

Welcome to our Spring newsletter 2025 as we approach our 37 th year of operation

in Pontypridd.

As like all small businesses, we are finding that rising staff and general running costs a challenge, so we are asking patients to please pay by cash, whenever possible, to help us keep credit card fees to a minimum.

As always, we are extremely grateful to our patients who regularly return for maintenance treatment and also refer patients to us. You will continue to receive a voucher for 20% off your next appointment each time you refer someone to us. Without your support we could not remain in business.

Clinic News:-

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

Winter Newsletter 2025

Happy New Year to all our patients! We hope that you had a lovely Christmas without too many aches and pains!

CLINIC NEWS

Other therapists at our clinic

5 FOODS TO HELP YOU BEAT THE BLUES

Autumn 2024 Newsletter

CLINIC NEWS

SCAR THERAPY

Summer Newsletter 2024

It's July but Summer has not quite arrived in Pontypridd, this means we are not seeing

﻿ as many gardening and DIY injuries in the clinic as usual.

CLINIC NEWS

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the inception of Osteopathy.

What is acupuncture?

Osteoporosis

Spring Newsletter 2024

Spring is finally in the air. The daffodils are out and we are coming to the end of the Six Nations. Not our finest hour for the Welsh team, but a work in progress. It reminds us all to never give up and things will get better.

Clinic News:-

Osteopathy's role in public health

AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

Winter Newsletter 2024

Happy New Year to all our patients! We hope that you had a lovely Christmas without too many aches and pains!

CLINIC NEWS

QUESTIONS TO ANGELA

CASE STUDIES

Christmas Newsletter 2023

Merry Christmas to all our readers, the decorations are up and you are all welcome to pop in for a mince pie and a cuppa!

CLINIC NEWS

﻿ CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES

QUESTIONS TO ANGELA

DRESSING UP YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE WITHOUT RISKING YOUR BACK

Autumn 2023 Newsletter

CLINIC NEWS

How to book in with our staff

Qualitiy in Osteopathic Practice

﻿

Summer Newsletter 2023

Summer is a busy time for osteopaths as it's a time of holidays and enjoying the garden.

﻿ People also tend to be more active with sporting activities during the summer.

Top tips to keep you pain free on you holiday this summer

CLINIC NEWS

﻿ OSTEOPATHY AND OBSTETRICS

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

Spring Newsletter 2023

Spring is a time for spring cleaning and for getting back in the garden. Both activities can put a strain on your back and neck resulting in joint and muscle strains and ultimately pain.

TOP TIPS TO PREVENT STRAINS:-

RESTORE SCAR THERAPY ﻿

CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY FOR THE TREATMENT OF BABIES

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

January Newsletter 2023

Happy New Year to all our patients!

We hope that you had a lovely Christmas without too many aches and pains!

CLINIC NEWS

PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD)

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

BACK PAIN AND PREGNANCY

Patient information about Streptococcus A (StRep A) infections

Christmas Newsletter 2022

We have decided to resurrect our quarterly newsletters in order to keep you up to date with clinic news as well as supplying you with interesting articles.

CLINIC NEWS

COMMON HEALTH WORRIES/INJURIES SEEN OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON

CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER (TMD)

PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Patient information about Streptococcus A (StRep A) infections

Your support

How to treat plantar fasciitis

List of Treatments Offered

Welcome to our Spring newsletter 2025 as we approach our 37 ^th year of operation

as many gardening and DIY injuries in the clinic as usual.

CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES

People also tend to be more active with sporting activities during the summer.

OSTEOPATHY AND OBSTETRICS

RESTORE SCAR THERAPY