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Gua Sha: A bizarre but highly effective add-on treatment to acupuncture. By Caroline Crowther BSc (hons) MBAcC DipFH   Gua Sha is an ancient East-Asian treatment where a blunt-edged instrument is used to repeatedly stroke oiled skin. Similar to cupping, a red/dark/purple rash tends to appear on the skin and is an expected side effect of […]

How acupuncture works and what it may help is explored in this short video If you are wondering just how acupuncture works and indeed what it may help to treat, this short video is a good starting point. Just click the link here to access the video on You Tube https://youtu.be/5Wi8G3le–Q At BOP we are […]

6 tips to help boost your energy through changes to your diet Our body, much like our car needs fuel to run. What type of fuel we put in and how well our body processes this fuel, will determine how well we run. Of course each of us will be different, but there are some […]

Why massage should be part of every health care plan. At BOP our massage team will often help support the work of the osteopaths in maintaining joint mobility and tissue flexibility between treatments. Why not book a massage with Wendy or Nicki today and see how much better you feel. Treatments start at just £42 […]

How to incorporate self-care into your daily routine Self-care is so important and making time for it each day is vital to both physical and mental wellness. Allow yourself 20 minutes a day and test out some of our self-care ideas. Making time for self-care can help reduce stress, improve sleep, enhance mood and build […]

How can manual therapy help asthma sufferers Asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways to the lungs, resulting in them becoming both swollen and narrowed, therefore making breathing more difficult. Asthmatics will often suffer symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. As yet there is no cure for asthma so […]