Broadwater Osteopathic Practice in Worthing is pleased to announce a new member to the team, Gemma Radmall. Gemma will be joining our team as of November 16th. This post is an introduction to Gemma and her style of working. For any other queries, please call the practice on 01903 820206. About Me Gemma became interested […]
To spikey ball or not spikey ball….now that is the question. Many of you may have noticed in the clinic, our lovely spikey balls. Some have commented that they use similar in their tumble dryer, but ours are useful self-massage tools. The spikey balls are a bit of a marmite, some love them and some […]
The back to school series- Part 1- by Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing Choosing the right shoes- a battle between their wants and what is best for them….. Lots of us love our shoes and kids are often no less fussy when it comes shoes. Growing feet need special attention and it is vital to choose wisely. […]
How to best avoid aches and pains when travelling There are many simple things we can do to try and avoid too many aches and pains when going on holiday. Consider these before your next trip and see if they help you too. Before you go….. Packing- try and pace out packing and not leave […]
Cupping is not just for Olympians, by acupuncturist Rebecca Bond at Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing You may remember watching the Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and some of the other athletes having small circular red marks (about the size of a gold medal) on their shoulders and backs. Or perhaps while frock watching Gwyneth Paltrow or Jennifer […]
What people often want to know about Osteopathy How many people are satisfied with treatment they receive? Generally we would all tend to say that the vast majority of our clients are very satisfied with the treatment they receive. A patient outcome study conducted by the University of Brighton of 1700 patients concluded that 96% […]
About Bowen This healing technique was developed by the Australian Tom Bowen. For over 30 years he developed and refined his innovative form of soft tissue manipulation. Tom Bowen never actually taught anyone his technique. However, he did allow people to observe him at work. From these observations people developed their own interpretations and passed them on […]
Is sitting as bad as smoking for your health? It seems a drastic statement doesn’t it, but studies have shown that long-term sitting IS harmful for your health and the effects of it may not be reversible through exercise or other good habit changes. The key is essentially to minimise the risk by limiting the […]
NICE guidelines for low back pain and the role of manual therapy explored. The National Institute of Clinical Excellence provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. They updated their guidelines for the assessment and management of low back pain and sciatica in November 2016. Their main recommendations were: A group exercise […]
Diet and Arthritis-how making changes to your diet Could help your joints too It is true that no diet or dietary supplements can cure arthritis, but many people do find that their symptoms improve as a result of changing what they eat and with supplementation. There are so many combination diets around now that are […]
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There is a lot of sneezing and coughing going on at BOP at the moment. Luckily our therapists seen to have largely missed them all, but our patients have been pretty poorly. Acupuncture may help to ease symptoms and boost immunity. Read here or speak to Rebecca about how treatment may help.
Calling Business Owners and HR Managers!!!! Do your employees often go off sick with Back and Joint Pains? Are they away due to Stress or Anxiety? Do you have a high turn over of staff and poor morale in the workplace? Do employees need a boost? If you are answering yes to any of the above you need our help. At BOP we offer Workplace Wellbeing Help. Our team come to your workplace and can offer mini tasters of the treatments we provide in-house at BOP, along with postural and workplace assessments. Any follow-ups are then done at BOP to minimise workplace disruption. Many local companies have used our service and found it hugely beneficial. We are retained by some to provide employee wellbeing at the practice and we offer workplace discounts to larger local companies too. If you are interested in learning more, please get in touch and we can discuss your company needs and concerns. Email us on info@worthingosteopathy.com or call 01903 820206 and speak to Sue Bunce. worthingosteopathy.com for more information about the team
