Susan’s interest in Osteopathy started at the age of 14, after she spent time shaddowing various Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists. She qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in 1998.
Diane Cantrell
Diane graduated from the British School of Naturopathy and Osteopathy in 1988 and has worked in Worthing ever since.
Christopher Brooks
Chris qualified in 2015 from the British School of Osteopathy, with a Masters with Distinction and joined BOP shortly after Matt.
Matthew Schofield
Matt qualified with Masters from the British School of Osteopathy in 2015 and has worked at BOP since this time.
Grant Sheppard
Osteopath Grant Sheppard graduated from the European School of Osteopathy with a Masters degree in 2021.
Bethany Curtis
Beth qualified from the European School of Osteopathy with a Masters in Osteopathy and Diploma in animal Osteopathy too.
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Are you ever too old or too arthritic for osteopathic treatment?![]()
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This is a common question we get asked in clinic. A lot of our patients tend to also think they are too old or arthritic for treatment or that they simply have to put up with their pain. This is often not the case.![]()
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The pain you experience often arises from the surrounding tissues and not from the joint itself.![]()
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As we age, the joints tend to become a little stiffer, the muscles a little weaker and less bulky and we generally feel a little slower. Recovery from injury takes longer and physical strains that we have put our bodies through over the years begin to catch up with us. All of these can lead to increased wear and tear.![]()
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The spine, knees and hips, as our main load-bearers, tend to be more susceptible to degeneration, pain and stiffness. Movements of the affected joint becomes stiffer, especially when the joint is loaded, for example when walking, if hip or knee, or leaning backwards or standing still for long periods, if spinal. As the movement becomes more limited, the muscles around the joint waste as they are not being used as much and this then exacerbates the problem further.![]()
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At BOP our osteopaths work to relieve the strain on the joint, get it working better and build up the strength in the muscles around the joint. We may also look at ways in which working on the rest of the body, correcting posture, lessening weight, increasing exercise and improving diet may also assist you to a more pain free life.![]()
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You need not put up with pain just because you are getting older and many of our retired clients have been able to resume an active lifestyle following treatment. It is our passion at BOP to not only get you back on track and enjoying your life, but to keep you there too. Maintenance treatment is often the best way to achieve these lasting effects and keep you in tip top condition.![]()
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