Written by Sanderstead Osteopaths. Clinically reviewed by Judith Tardif, Registered Osteopath. A Mummy MOT assessment is designed to give you a clear understanding of how your body is functioning after pregnancy and childbirth. It is not just a general postnatal check. It is a structured assessment that looks at how
Easing Pregnancy Aches with Osteopathy Pregnancy brings profound physical change. As the body adapts to support a growing baby, muscles, joints and connective tissues are placed under increasing demand. Many women experience new or worsening aches that can affect comfort, sleep and daily movement. Osteopathy during pregnancy focuses on supporting
Sports Injury Prevention and Recovery Tips from an Osteopath Staying active brings clear physical and mental health benefits, but sport and exercise also place repeated demands on muscles, joints and connective tissues. Whether you are a recreational runner, a gym regular or returning to sport later in life, understanding why
Headache and Migraine Relief Through Osteopathy Headaches and migraines can have a significant impact on daily life, affecting concentration, sleep and overall wellbeing. While many people manage symptoms with medication alone, musculoskeletal factors are often overlooked. Osteopathy focuses on how the body moves and adapts, particularly around the neck, upper
Managing Arthritis Pain with Osteopathic Care Living with arthritis can affect everyday movement, independence and quality of life. Joint pain and stiffness may develop gradually and fluctuate over time, making it difficult to stay active or comfortable. Osteopathic care focuses on supporting joint movement, reducing unnecessary strain and helping the
What Can an Osteopath Do for a Baby? Paediatric osteopaths work with babies by carefully assessing how their body has adapted to pregnancy, birth, and the early stages of development. This includes considering the effects of positioning in the womb, the birth process itself, and how a baby moves, feeds,
What Is an Osteopath? An osteopath is a regulated healthcare professional trained to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. This includes problems affecting muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves, and connective tissues, as well as how these structures interact with the rest of the body. Osteopathy is based
What Does a Cranial Osteopath Do? A cranial osteopath is a fully trained osteopath who uses very gentle, hands-on techniques to assess and treat subtle movement patterns and areas of tension within the body. This approach often focuses on the head, spine, nervous system, and connective tissues, but it always
Nerve Pain Explained: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and When to Seek Help Nerve pain often feels sharp, burning, electric, or like pins and needles, and it can travel into the shoulder, arm, leg, or foot in a way that does not match a simple muscle strain. Symptoms may include tingling, altered
Is osteopathy good for migraines Understanding migraine pain What happens in a migraine attack A migraine attack is a complex neurological event rather than a simple headache. It often begins with subtle changes in the brainstem and the nerves that regulate blood flow in the head and neck. These changes