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A surprising number of patients come to see us saying things like “I am simply broken” or “it’s what I should expect at my age I suppose” or “my back is really weak”. The question is, is this Really true? Sometimes Mr Google will have led them to this belief or it could have been […]

In Pain and Fed up? You are not alone…..by the BOP Osteopaths The main reason that people come to see us at BOP, is pain, with stress being a close second to this. Whether it be back, neck, joint or arthritic pains, period pains; or headaches- pain is the primary trigger for a visit. Many […]

Frozen Shoulders- What to do and what not to do, that is the question! DO Follow advice given by your doctor or manual therapist. Frozen shoulders are not quickly ‘fixed’, they take time and you may well need some pain relief. Do any exercises set regularly and do them on both sides. It is important […]

5 Simple tips to help your back pain today, by Broadwater Osteopaths, Worthing, Sussex Keep active- Keeping moving is one of the most important things to do to help prevent seizing up.Even if the pain is bad and you are forced to rest, aim to get up every hourand walk around. Changing position regularly will […]

TOP TIPS TO HELP PREVENT BACK PAIN These are just 8 suggestions on how to lessen back pain occurring. Follow these and you will behelping your back. Weight management- Maintain a good weight. Check out your BMI and look to address weight issues. The more ‘ideal’ your weight, the less loading there will be on […]

Workplace Wellbeing for businesses and schools Did you know at BOP, alongside offering treatments at the practice, we also offer Workplace Wellbeing assistance to many local businesses, workplaces and schools. The Wellbeing programmes are led by Osteopath, Susan Bunce, who has over 20 years’ experience in dealing with muscular, joint and stress related issues. Most […]

What can be done to help sciatica and what is sciatica? The word sciatica is often used to describe leg pain that is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. Some people experience numbness and tingling, weakness or burning, alongside the pain. Symptoms will vary person to person. The pain may make it difficult to […]

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 […]

Rucksacks and Bags….pack them well to avoid pain and question….do I REALLY need this today? Rucksacks are a great way to carry school and work ESSENTIALS when used and packed well. Sadly we see many people in practice with the after effects of BRP (bag related pain) mostly from either excessive contents or poor wearing. […]