26 July 2023
Hey there! I’m Vanessa, and I joined the Bodyfix Team back in April 23 as a Sports Massage therapist. But that’s not where my journey ended – I actually went on to get a Master’s degree in Osteopathy from the International College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) in Epsom, Surrey. I used to spend most of […]
5 July 2023
Hey there, wonderful patients! I hope this blog finds you all in high spirits and feeling fantastic. Today, I wanted to take a moment to give you a friendly update on my recovery journey following my full hysterectomy, that many of you knew was on the horizon. I’m excited to share that everything has been […]
29 June 2023
Hi I’m Eleanor and I am a registered Osteopath and Mummy MOT® Practitioner. I often get asked by my female patients whether the separation in their abdominal muscles after child birth is normal. Actually this separation is referred to as a “tummy gap” or medically known as “diastasis recti” and is frequently experienced by women after giving birth. […]
31 May 2023
I didn’t used to like using the Sauna. Too hot for me!! But recently I have suffered with Sinusitis (blocked nose/ headaches) and I heard that heat can help. So I thought I would do a bit more research about saunas and write a blog for you. Saunas have been used for centuries as a […]
17 February 2023
My name is Eleanor and I am an Osteopath at Bodyfix Clinic. I started here in September 2022 and have been doing a number of CPD courses since that time. As Osteopaths we are required to complete 90 hours of extra training over a 3-year period. This is called continuing professional development or CPD. I have a keen […]
2 February 2023
What is it? The term Frozen Shoulder was first used in 1934 by Dr Codman. He stated that ‘the entity is difficult to define, difficult to treat and difficult to explain from the point of view of pathology. Even in the 86 years since he said that it is still to be fully understood. Frozen shoulder is […]
18 January 2023
Formerly the preserve of hard training athletes, but now embraced by a number of celebrities, magnesium baths have been popular over the long lock-down winter. Fortunately, the potential benefits of magnesium are open to all with or without a bath, or time for a long soak…! What does magnesium do? Magnesium is both a mineral […]
10 November 2022
What is DOMS? If you have ever experienced stiffness in your muscles after unaccustomed or strenuous exercises, you will be familiar with DOMS. DOMS stands for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, however new research is suggesting that it is not the actual muscle fibres which are causing the pain. DOMS is most commonly caused by an activity […]
20 September 2022
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease process that causes weakening of the bones, making them fragile and more prone to fracture as result of a minor bump or fall. It is so common that 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men will have an osteoporotic fracture after the age of 50. Our […]
8 August 2022
Fibromyalgia affects 7 times more women than men What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that results in widespread joint and muscle pain with tenderness to touch and joint stiffness. Symptoms can come and go and present in different parts of the body at different times. Fibromyalgia can also cause fatigue, sleep, mood and [...]
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