I have been pondering lately about why it is that osteopathy seems to be such a useful tool for improving physical comfort and mobility; surely we are built to self-maintain in good health and working order? Yet most people seem to benefit greatly from treatment, whether they are physically active … [Read more...]
Clinic opening hours over christmas
Tomorrow (christmas eve) the Uxbridge clinic is open, but Ealing will be closed and both clinics are closed on Friday (25th), Saturday and Monday 28th. Next week - if you need to see an osteopath in Ealing or an osteopath in Uxbridge appointments are available. Both clinics are: Open Tuesday … [Read more...]
How to boost your immune system as the bad weather bites
As the cold rainy weather settles in, many of our patients in Ealing and Uxbridge are reporting epidemics of flu, colds and various upsets ravaging their families and colleagues at work. So it seems like the right time of the year to offer some tips to boost your immune system. If you are feeling … [Read more...]
Why does my neck get stiff when I haven't even done anything to it?
This was a question from a patient who was concerned that he might have something seriously wrong with his neck because the clinical treatment alone was not enough to maintain relief of his symptoms. As an osteopath, it is an interesting statement because it points to a fundamental misconception of … [Read more...]
Work Related Injuries: Can good posture save the day?
Most of our office-based patients come to us complaining of a similar set of injuries typically induced by the sedentary lifestyle that goes with working at a desk, and the poor postural habits we acquire in that environment. Once the pain and other symptoms have been addressed, the focus of … [Read more...]
What sort of bag is best for my back?
At the end of a recent treatment session, a patient asked me what was the best type of bag to get from an osteopathic perspective. My mouth opened and closed a few times before anything came out, followed by a few embryonic thought bubbles. Since then I have given the question some more thought in … [Read more...]
We are open in Ealing!
In our excitement we forgot to announce that our new clinic in Ealing has opened and saw its first patients on Tuesday this week! In case you missed it our address and contact number for Ealing is: Bridge to Health Platinum 8 Studios 22, the Green Ealing, London W5 5DA Telephone: 020 8566 0767 We … [Read more...]
The Back Show 2009, Earl’s Court

I must admit Peter and I approached our visit to the Back Show with a mixture of wariness and cynicism, expecting to come across an endless array of dubious gadgets, miracle potions, and the-definitive-solution-to-all-back-pain-at-an-almost-affordable-price... In the event, we spent a really … [Read more...]
Two Osteopaths in Uxbridge are now three!

While we are busy preparing to open our second Osteopathic Healthcare Clinic in Ealing, a new osteopath has also joined our team. Peter and I have been looking for a third partner for a while, and as we considered a short-list of friends and colleagues, Peter contacted Jessica Busen-Smith, a … [Read more...]
Ealing clinic telephone number
I'm pleased to say our new telephone number for our new Ealing clinic is working again. To speak to an Osteopath in Ealing - for booking an appointment or seeking advice whether osteopathic treatment is appropriate please telehone 020 8566 0767. You can also book appointments for Ealing by … [Read more...]



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