Sometimes we can feel totally overwhelmed, anxious and overloaded with emotions and feelings. Counselling can provide a much-needed opportunity to talk about what’s going on for you to a professional in a safe and confidential space. The positive impact not only on you as an individual, but also on family and friends can be profound. […]
Surgery… it can be a pretty daunting prospect. Obviously, we are grateful for the end result but it can be hugely challenging to go through. Patients can be anxious about the outcome, how much pain they will be in and may feel out of control. However, a large part of the road to success and […]
How many of us have a dog (or dogs!) to walk? Getting out in the fresh air with “man’s best friend” is definitely one of life’s pleasures and brings many benefits; including exercise, sunlight, being in nature and social interaction with other dog owners. However, as an osteopath at The Odiham Clinic I see patients […]
After many years of practising as an Osteopath, I cannot help but notice a pattern of behaviour through the seasons. With the winter now upon us, I expect many of you are not feeling very motivated when it comes to keeping active. Yes, it’s all too easy to snuggle down on that sofa with a […]
A few months ago I wrote about how important it is to understand the source of your pain to ensure you receive the correct treatment and recover faster. I also briefly touched on when you should seek help from a professional and would like to expand on that here by answering some important questions: Do […]