Osteopath Articles & Advice – Kettering Osteopaths

Osteopathic Clinic & Practice in Kettering, Northants

Back to work at Kettering Osteopaths

Since we re-opened we are busy helping people with all sorts of sports injuries, such as knee injuries, ankle sprains and pulled muscles. Who knew the couch to 5k would be so popular during lockdown?

Lots of people have been working from home, so high up on the list of problems we are currently seeing is low back pain from sitting on inappropriate chairs and those irritating postural problems such as tight muscles in the neck and shoulders that are associated with not having a proper workstation. (Not everybody has the luxury of a home office.) We are also seeing the results of on-line teaching and home schooling, as not many homes are designed for this, and lots of teachers and parents are more than a little stressed trying to juggle lessons, work, and possibly also looking after relatives and neighbours who might be shielded or housebound. It’s not easy..… Continue Reading

Heads, shoulders, knees and toes..

Here at Kettering Osteopaths we are delighted to announce that we are open for all of our patients, and are once again able to offer treatment and advice for all types of joint and muscle aches and pains. We don’t just treat bad backs. Since returning to work following he lockdown period we have seen… Continue Reading

What’s changed at The Practice post-Covid-19

The Coronavirus will continue to have an impact on our national health system and the services it offers for many weeks and months to come. It will impact on how and when we will all return to work, although it’s fair to say that this is likely to be a new normal rather than going… Continue Reading

What do we do with your data?

What do we do with your data? When you come to see us, you will be greeted by one of our reception team. You will be given an information sheet to read and sign, and this will tell you what to expect and what information we need to gather from you. This will include administrative… Continue Reading

Doctors, Nurses and Osteopaths…

Doctors, Nurses and Osteopaths, Kettering Osteopaths is the largest multi-disciplinary osteopathic practice in the area. We have been established in the Headlands for nearly 30 years and have a team of ten therapists. We specialise in the treatment of all joint and muscle conditions, including back pain, sciatica and sports injuries, as well as providing… Continue Reading

Pain Killers for Back Pain?

Many of our patients at Kettering Osteopaths are people who say “they don’t like to take tablets if they can avoid it”. The recent media reports about the risks of painkillers causing possible heart attacks has prompted some patients to question whether they should reconsider taking the tablets prescribed for their pain.… Continue Reading

Exam stress and tension

It’s exam time again, with thousands of young people revising and cramming in order to pass those all important school exams. Whether you have a young family member working towards common entrance, or older children taking GCSE or ‘A’ levels, it can be a stressful time for the whole family. We often see teenagers and… Continue Reading

Enjoy your Summer Holidays

As the summer draws on, many of us are looking forward to a well-earned summer break. In order to ensure that you get the most out of your holiday, we would like to offer you the following advice.… Continue Reading

Not just for people with back pain…

At Kettering Osteopaths we see patients with all sorts of joint and muscle problems, not just those with back pain or sciatica. Lots of our Patients are people who have hurt themselves by pulling muscles or straining ligaments and joints, or are suffering the effects of well “wear and tear.” Some people have postural or… Continue Reading

What is osteopathy and how can it help you?

Osteopathy is a health care system that focuses on the structural and mechanical elements of the body. The bones, muscles and joints are known collectively as the musculoskeletal-skeletal system, and it is on this system that the osteopath focusses during treatment. Our bodies are subjected to all kinds of stresses and strains during our lives,… Continue Reading

32 Headlands

Kettering

Northamptonshire

NN15 7HP

Tel: 01536 512927