Morning BOPPers It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce one of our BOP family is leaving the team. Beverley Underwood, our hypnotherapist, counsellor, massage therapist and all in wonder woman, is leaving the team to start a new life in Cornwall. She will be sadly missed by all of us at […]
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Simple tips on increasing energy. Many patients who come to see us in practice often report having low energy. There are many reasons for this including pain, lack of sleep, poor hydration, poor nutrition and stress. As a nation we are constantly bombarded with articles looking at ways to increase energy, from energy boosting tablets, […]
Should I have an injection for my tendonitis issue? There are many forms of tendon dysfunction and tendinopathies, most occurring as a result of wear and tear or overuse. They can be very painful and interruptive on daily life, but there are also many and varied ways of treating them too. Steriod injections These can […]
Possible benefits of acupuncture during pregnancy Pregnancy is a physiological state, but even when a woman has an uncomplicated pregnancy she may suffer with back and pelvic pain, nausea, indigestion or emotional problems such as anxiety and depression. When the foetus is in the breech position, labour can be complicated. Labour consists of a series […]
Can acupuncture help patients suffering stress? Please note this information is taken from the British Acupuncture Council directly. Up to half a million people in the UK experience work-related stress every year, which often results in illness.(Health and Safety Executive 2011) Other factors that affect stress levels include alcohol, smoking, exams, pregnancy, divorce, moving, death […]
Could acupuncture be used as part of a treatment protocol for anxiety? Please note this information comes directly from the British Acupuncture Council. Anxiety disorders include generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post traumatic stress disorder (NICE 2007; Clinical Evidence 2007). They can be chronic and cause considerable distress and […]
Can acupuncture help painful periods? Dysmenorrhoea is painful cramps originating in the uterus just prior to or during menstruation. It can be primary (i.e. without any organic pathology) or secondary (i.e. associated with a pathological condition, such as endometriosis or ovarian cysts). The pain usually lasts between 8 and 72 hours.(Fraser 1992) Adolescent girls are […]
Endometriosis is a chronic condition characterised by growth of endometrial tissue in sites other than the uterus, most commonly in the pelvic cavity, but also in other parts of the body (RCOG 2006). This ectopic tissue responds to the hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle, with subsequent bleeding, inflammation, and pain. If the ovaries are […]
Can acupuncture help ease symptoms through the menopause? The menopause, defined as the end of the last menstrual period, occurs at a median age of 53 years (Hardy 2005). The change in hormone levels during the perimenopause and menopause, particularly the decline in levels of oestrogen, can cause acute menopausal symptoms; for example, about 30-70% of […]
Can acupuncture help vertigo? Please note this information is provided by the British Acupuncture Council for reference. People with vertigo have the illusion that the environment is moving about them, or that they are moving with respect to the environment.(DTB 2009) The condition usually originates in the peripheral nervous system, for example, due to a […]
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At BOP we are fortunate to have not 1 but 2 Acupuncturists. If you are looking to try the treatment for yourself, why not check them out on our website or call to discuss your health concerns and see if they may be able to assist you too on 01903 820206![]()
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Grant is one of our 6 Osteopaths at Broadwater Osteopathic Practice- BOP. ![]()
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He has been with the practice since 2021 and has quickly built up his client list. ![]()
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Alongside his training as an Osteopath, Grant is also qualified in Modern Acupuncture and uses this as an adjunct to his treatment. Grant will often combine Osteopathic approaches of structural, cranial and visceral osteopathy. ![]()
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Grant has a keen interest in the treatment and management of sports injuries and rehabilitation. He is sure to give you homework to do, so come along prepared. ![]()
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Alongside his clinic here at BOP, Grant also runs his own practice at South Lodge. He is with us at BOP on a Monday and Wednesday. ![]()
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To book a session with him, please head over to worthingosteopathy.com or call our dedicated team on 01903 820206. ![]()
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