***OMICRON COVID-19 UPDATE***

In light of the emerging Omicron Covid-19 variant, I will continue to wear full PPE and adhere to the latest safeguarding guidelines as recommended by PHE and my governing body for clinical settings.

Here is what you may like to know prior to having an appointment:

1. Patient forms – information I need to know before I see you.
2. Consultation and treatment – let’s find out what the problem is and get you out of pain as soon as possible, it can really bring you down!
3. You start to feel better. How are we going to stop this becoming a recurring theme?
4. By looking at your weight and body health, we can also see where you are in relation to the healthy ranges. Would you like help and advice with your eating?
5. Increase your general activity which will help with back and joint pain. Let’s look at ways to get you out and about a bit more. You learn more about Nordic Walking, which fits into most people’s lifestyle. Or let’s talk about alternative ways to get you moving.

Although the affected area may be very sensitive or painful, I will work carefully within your tolerance of pain. Osteopathy massage can be uncomfortable but putting you under too much pain is counter-productive as it will create even more muscle tension. I will use only as much pressure as is necessary to be effective. The minimal necessary force is also used with spinal joint adjustments. I will always stop if you’re feeling too uncomfortable.

Covid-19

Help during Covid-19 Lockdown

Osteopathy for Sports

What are the benefits?

Did you know osteopathy can identify problems related to sports and training? This is by looking at the muscles, bones and tissues affected by injury, postural problems, and training. As a result, this can provide a broad approach which helps to identify wider issues which can contribute to a localised pain or specific complaint. Osteopaths focus on the whole body to find out what is out of balance.

Following a full functional assessment, the problems can be treated using massage, physical manipulation, muscle stretching.  As a result, this ensures your body is in its optimum state and you can function well and confidently.

Sports osteopathy can diagnose and treat current sporting injuries. It can also help in trying to prevent other sporting injuries. Seeing an osteopath regularly means you can enjoy a body that is more ‘in tune’. By doing this the risk of injury can be reduced, regardless of what sporting activities you do.

A routine visit for sports osteopathy can help:

• Reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after workouts
• Reduce joint restriction and improve joint mobility
• Break-down scar tissue
• Reduce your body’s recovery time
• Encourage blood flow and lymphatic drainage
• Strengthen muscles and ligaments
• Improve muscle tone and performance

For years I’ve been helping runners prepare for events (see here). In return for raising funds for charities, I am willing to offer a reduction in fees for my services for charity runners  with pre and post-run treatment.

For more information, please CONTACT ME

To book an appointment: BOOKING FORM

Weight and Back Care Management

Many people with painful long term joint or back conditions can become less active. This pain sends them on a downward spiral. Reduced activity leads to weight gain, which leads to further joint pain and then restriction of movement.

As part of my osteopathic service, I can help you overcome these problems by increasing your activity in a managed way as well as monitoring your weight for no extra charge.

If you would like help with reducing your weight, we can discuss what you eat on a daily basis and the time you eat it during a typical day. I will ask you to record it in a FOOD DIARY. This gives us a starting point to discuss what changes may need to be made in your daily eating pattern when we compare it to NATIONAL DIETARY GUIDELINES.

We will look at your diet to make sure you are getting the best vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum bone and joint health.

Bringing your weight down will reduce stress on your joints and lead to less pain.

We can monitor your progress using a BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSER , which calculates your:

• Bone and Muscle Mass
• Basal Metabolic Rate
• % Body Fat

One way to help you become more active and improve your posture and walking gait is through NORDIC WALKING TECHNIQUE

If you would like to discuss any of these issues with me, please CONTACT ME or call me on 01625 533813 / 07547 631679

To book an appointment: BOOKING FORM

Would you like to know more about your Body Composition?

I offer a BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS as part of my service. I use a medically approved Tanita Body Composition Analyser.

It provides accurate body composition results.  For instance, body fat percentage and body fat mass. It uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology.

Body Composition Analysis can give you a true indicator of your inner health.

As you try to improve your health, regular check-ups monitor your progress. This is through exercise, diet and lifestyle.

BODY FAT MASS AND BODY FAT PERCENTAGE

Fat Mass is the actual weight of fat in your body. Body Fat Percentage is the proportion of fat to the total body weight.

Body fat is essential for maintaining body temperature. It cushions joints and protects internal organs.

Our body needs energy that comes from what we eat and drink. Energy is burned through physical activity and general bodily functions.

Excess calories are stored in fat cells, This happens when you consume more than you burn.

Too much fat can damage your long-term health.

Reducing excess levels of body fat can directly reduce the risk of certain conditions.  These include heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.

Too little body fat is also undesirable. It can lead to osteoporosis in later years. It can also causes irregular periods in women and possible infertility.

Using this analyser, I will offer you advice and support.  The aim is to improve your diet and activity levels. As a result, this will bring your body composition measurements into normal healthy levels.

I also offer free blood pressure and oximetry checks.

Undiagnosed high blood pressure is a silent killer.  You can have a free check during your appointment with me.

Pulse oximetry is a measures of  the oxygen saturation level (oxygen levels) in your blood. It is a small clamp-like device is placed on a finger. Small beams of light pass through the blood in the finger, measuring the amount of oxygen.

An oxygen saturation level of 95 percent is considered normal for most healthy individuals. A level of 92 percent indicates potential hypoxemia, or deficiency in oxygen reaching tissues in the body.

For more information CONTACT ME or call 01625 533813 / 07547 631 679

 About me

I’ve been an osteopath for 30 years!

I’m from a medical family and always wanted a career in healthcare. However, I didn’t really want to do it in a hospital setting.  Instead, I wanted to be community based. I felt this gave me more freedom to offer people more time to help them.

I graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1991. After which I became an Associate Osteopath in a practice in Cambridge. Since 1999, I’ve lived and worked in Wilmslow.

My aim is to treat clients in a 1:1 setting without a hurried consultation time.

This means we have the opportunity to discuss your concerns in a relaxed setting. We can also deal with any other factors that come up through the consultation.

Throughout my career, I’ve had lots of experience working with different therapists and clinics.  Sharing knowledge and ideas over the years has increased my awareness and appreciation of other therapies in helping people.

There is value in everything we do as therapists and “self promotion” to the detriment of others can often be so limiting and close many doors.

Over the years I’ve been in practice, I’ve seen people of all ages and occupations.  My philosophy is to help people to the best of my ability and to ensure that a successful outcome is the result of a good co-operative effort.

A favourable result is all about a good co-operative effort.

Your improvement is certainly not all “About Me”!

It may be surprising, but manual work and heavy lifting are not the major causes of the pain that people see me about.  My most frequent patients are those in the 35-55 age group with occupations that mean they remain seated most of the day.

Prolonged sitting without proper back support and desks set up in the wrong position can result in repetitive strain to areas of the spine. This, combined with wear and tear changes that happen in the spine in this age range, starts to take its toll resulting in aches and pains.

I’m registered with the GENERAL OSTEOPATHIC COUNCIL (GOsC). This regulates all osteopaths to ensure we maintain a strict code of professional conduct. it also ensures we continue to update and refresh our knowledge.

Why don’t you contact me to let me know what is concerning you?

To book an appointment: BOOKING FORM

Back Care Fact Sheets:

Here are some useful Back Care Fact Sheets from BackCare.org for help and advice for keeping your back healthy.

BackCare is a charity to provide information and support for back pain sufferers. BackCare has been dedicated to educating the public throughout the UK in ways of preventing and alleviating back pain. The charity aims to reduce the burden of back and neck pain by providing information, guidance and advice to all people and organisations and those affected by such pain.

Top 10 Tips for a Healthy Back

– Points to consider to keep your back healthy. What can you do better to keep your back working well and efficiently

Sciatica

– Where is the sciatic nerve and what cause the pain known as Sciatica. What can you do to prevent it or help relieve it

Thoracic Pain

 – What the thoracic spine is and what are the mechanical and degenerative problems that can go wrong in this area of the spine

Neck Pain

 – Who gets neck pain and what causes the mechanical and degenerative problems that can happen in this area of the spine

Spinal Stenosis

 – What is Spinal Stenosis and what causes the symptoms. How does it happen and what can be done about it

Bed and Back care

 – Points to consider when choosing a bed

Choosing a Chair

 – Points to consider when choosing a chair

Back care for Drivers

 – Points to consider with your driving posture

Setting up your Workstation

 – Point to consider when setting up your workstation regarding chair and display equipment