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Runners footcare- with Worthing Chiropodist Sue Potten In this blog post Sue share’s some top tips for runners, to help ensure painless feet in tip top shape. Jot down the date of purchase of any trainers and keep note of miles covered. An average pair should last around 300 miles, but keep a close eye […]

Fungal infections and what to do- with Worthing Chiropodist, Sue Potten Fungal infections, such as athletes foot, simply love moist environments and this is where most will be picked up. Swimming pools, showers, shared foot wear and poorly dried feet. The problem is more likely to develop in those people that have naturally sweaty feet, […]

Footcare in the senior years and why it is so important, with Sue Potten, Chiropodist at BOP. Good feet are the key building block to remaining mobile and independent. Keeping our feet pain free, maintaining mobility and keeping check on our circulation is vital. As we age, the risk of falls and also chronic health […]

Why looking after your feet- is an absolute necessity, with Chiropodist Sue Potten Taking good care of your feet is so important, especially for those with long term conditions such as diabetes. Following simple daily care can make a huge difference to their appearance and health, helping to prevent problems occurring. Follow these tips for […]

Acupuncture in Worthing, at Broadwater Osteopathic Practice The body has an incredible inherent self-healing ability. But sometimes this mechanism is hindered for various reasons eg. poor lifestyle, injury, hereditary factors, emotional factors, weather conditions and infections.  Acupuncture works by stimulating self-healing through the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. Acupuncture […]

Osteopathy and Wellbeing Clinic, Worthing At Broadwater Osteopathic Practice we offer a host of treatments aimed at supporting, maintaining and enhancing wellbeing. The practice has been established in Worthing for over 30 years and is one of the towns largest and longest established practices. Over the years we have strived to build and maintain an […]

Baby Osteopathy- Why and how can it help? There are many reasons why a parent may bring their baby in to see one of our paediatric osteopaths. Here Betts and Grant share a few of the common ones; Baby seems to need to be constantly held or cradled. Sometimes this may be due to a […]

Vitamin D- Supplement support including guidance from PHE & NICE plus our thoughts Vitamin D is so important to the health of our bones and immune system, perhaps more so now with Covid-19, than ever before. There have been several reported papers stating that populations with low Vitamin D have been more prone to Covid […]

Turmeric as an inflammation buster Turmeric, often used in cooking, as a colouring agent and food preserve, has also been used for its medicinal purposes for 1000’s of years. In practices such as Ayurveda it is used to assist issues like infections, skin issues and tummy troubles. Research papers report on the use of turmeric […]

Could exercise therapy be key in helping osteoarthritis of the Knee and Hip Wear and tear, osteoarthritic changes, are characterised by disruption and thinning of the cartilage and subsequent bony change. Patients will classically experience pain, stiffness and joint swelling, more often after activity, first thing in the morning and after rest. Both the hip […]