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AUTUMN’S
ACHES
Oundle Osteopaths
Autumn is most definitely upon us, and there are certain jobs and events that often result in the phone at Oundle Osteopaths ringing for help and advice. The cold damp weather can make old aches and pains reappear, and the darker evenings and misty days often result in a reduction of sporting activities enjoyed through the warm summer days.
unexplained low back and neck pain. This can often be traced back to bonfire night. Standing in a field looking up at fireworks for an hour can exacerbate a grumbling low back or a mildly arthritic neck. Placing a small child on your shoulders is another factor! Make sure you do some gentle shoulder rolling exercises and tuck
The gardeners amongst us will be busy tidying up and cutting back, especially as our access to the garden has been restricted by the heavy rains earlier this autumn. It can be tempting just to keep working to complete
Early November brings a flurry of unexplained low back and neck pain
your chin to your chest to stretch the muscles at the back of your neck and shoulders.
If you have an injury and you
are not sure whether osteopathic treatment can help, please feel free to call in or telephone the practice. We are open from Monday to Friday, and appointments are available between 9am and 6 pm. You do not need a referral from your doctor, and we
your tasks, but varying your jobs and
working for shorter periods with a rest inbetween will result in fewer injuries.
The wet ground is heavy at this time
of year, so digging is harder work. We often see people who have spent an entire Sunday out in the fresh air in the garden, who then collapse into a chair, and can’t move the next day because their back has seized up.
can usually offer you an appointment within a day or two. We are able to offer consultations with male or female osteopaths, and all our practitioners are fully qualified and registered with the General Osteopathic Council.
Common causes of neck and shoulder complaints at this time of year include pruning high branches, raking leaves, and bringing heavy pots in to protect them from frost. Empty your pots of soil before trying to move them or place them on casters to make it easier.
If you would like to know whether Osteopathy can help you, please feel free to visit our website www.oundleosteopaths.co.uk or telephone the practice on 01832 272527 Oundle Osteopaths,10 Stoke Hill. Oundle
Early November brings a flurry of
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