Optimal Osteopathy

Small Changes For The Big Difference! Healthy Life Hacks! . When you hear "oh you should do this because it will do this". This is when most people immediately think of the end product and how far away it is. . When people come to see us, the most common goal is to get pain free; the problem is, they don't know how to do it, otherwise they wouldn't need to see me. ... . So what do I do? . I BREAKDOWN all of the different steps needed in order to achieve their goal(s) so that it doesn't seem like an impossibility. . Here are some other quick examples about how YOU can make some very minor changes to your life which will make MASSIVE differences. . LEMON WATER Start every morning with a glass of water and squeeze some natural lemon juice into it. Natural lemon juice flushes your system of toxins, alkalises your body, and helps your digestive system working as it should. This gives you more energy, fights off inflammation, and provides you with an all-natural health boost. . CLEAN YOUR TONGUE Studies show that scraping your tongue is more effective than just using a toothbrush at removing bacteria; plus, it fights bad breath and is also believed to boost your immunity because it removes toxins that would otherwise be reabsorbed into your body. . SCHEDULE A WORKOUT . It's sometimes difficult to just decide to go to the GYM or go for a walk/run. Instead, plan a workout way in advance, around 4 days, just like what would happen when you go to make an appointment at the dentist, a meeting at work, or a coffee with friends. If you're new to the couch to 5 k - check it out. . CHOPPED FRUIT AND VEG SNACK HACK . Grab a whole bunch of fruit, veg, seeds, and nuts, prep them into a bowl and leave them scattered around your kitchen, living room, wherever! Meaning that you are more likely to eat healthier easier. I use this tactic when I know I'm going to be sat at the desk for a long time. . 👍👍👍 For more info you can either: ↙️⬇️↘️ 💻Visit www.optimalosteopathy.com 📞Call 07895 92 31 47 🖱️Email admin@optimalosteopathy.com 🏃593 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF5 1BE
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The Biggest Myth About Pain Killers! . This may be the biggest myth of all. . Pain medications simply mask your symptoms; they don’t treat the root cause of your pain. ... . That’s why we focuses on making a diagnosis and addressing the cause of the pain whenever possible to help improve function rather than just how it feels. . Are you moving better? . Are you able to sleep throughout the night? . Are you able to get back to work? . These are important questions about function. So is the question of whether you’ve been making efforts to get better. . AVOID PAINKILLERS ALTOGETHER THEN? . As you can tell, there is plenty of scary information about painkillers. However, there are certainly legitimate uses. . In addition to treating the pain from acute injuries, a very small fraction of chronic pain patients see improvements in both pain levels and function from taking pain medications — especially when other pain management techniques fail for them. . For the majority of people, though, prescription pain medications should be a short-term treatment at most. . For more info you can either: ↙️⬇️↘️ 💻Visit www.optimalosteopathy.com 📞Call 07895 92 31 47 🖱️Email admin@optimalosteopathy.com 🏃593 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF5 1BE
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Time To Find A New Therapist. . Have you ever thought maybe the grass is actually greener on the other side? Is your therapist fulfilling what it is you want from them? . Here are some tips to get the most from your therapist. ... . 1) Don't be afraid to ask questions. Yes, many therapists are under time constraints but they should also be asking you if you have any questions at all during the treatment or as the session is about to finish.
2) Make sure that they are using language you understand. if this happens, get them to explain it to you until you 100% understand what they are saying. It will help you to recover quicker from your injury if you have greater knowledge about what it is you're trying to sort.
3) Ask for exercises. Personally, exercises are one of the first things I aim to give most patients (some aren't suitable for whatever reason). On the flip side of that, make sure that there are not too many exercises otherwise you may struggle to remember exactly how to do them. Ensure that instructions are either emailed to you or written down on a note for you to take home.
4) There are no targets set. One of the best ways to get to your overall end goal is to set some mini goals out which can be agreed between yourself and your therapist. Something as simple as being able to walk around the block with no problems, a dietary change, or maybe something more complex; goals can really make all the difference.
5) Get some self-help advice. Yes, things like exercises do class as self-help, but also things like knowing what to do if your injury reoccurs can be extremely helpful.
It is also worth noting that if your therapist does the following, maybe it could be worth your while to think about finding someone else.
. How to tell if your therapist doesn't listen to you? They don't... . --> Explain to you in plain, simple terms what it is they are doing, why they are doing it, and what your opinion is on going forward. This helps both patient and practitioner get to where they want to be faster and effectively. If there is no plan, move on.
--> If your therapist doesn't give you exercises and advice about how to manage things by yourself while expecting you to see them for treatment more often than what you'd like, move on.
--> If you initially had a plan, such as to get pain free, and has successfully done so then insists you come in for treatment anyway despite this going against what you'd like, move on.
--> If your therapist doesn't mention the phrase "we need to stretch and strengthen certain areas and this is how we are going to do it" or to something of that extent, move on. . Basically, if your therapist is doing more of the talking than you without listening and answering your questions and setting you targets, MOVE ON. . For more info you can either: ↙️⬇️↘️ 💻Visit www.optimalosteopathy.com 📞Call 07895 92 31 47 🖱️Email admin@optimalosteopathy.com 🏃593 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF5 1BE
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Did you know this? What's going on? Can't be coincidence...
This is a study presented by the Institute of Osteopathy (2018) who in 2009/2010 stated that 96% of 1700 osteopathic patients said they were either satisfied or very satisfied with their Osteopathic care.
We pride ourselves on our high standards of care and satisfaction. ... For more info you can either: ↙️⬇️↘️ 💻Visit www.optimalosteopathy.com 📞Call 07895 92 31 47 🖱️Email admin@optimalosteopathy.com 🏃593 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF5 1BE
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Do You Have Re-occurring Injuries?? ✖️✖️✖️ Osteopaths are specifically able to advertise the fact that we treat Sports Injuries and it seems like we are doing pretty well at it! 🏃🏌️🏋️ Osteopaths are recognised on an international level having treating Premier League Footballers, Olympians and Tennis players including Andy Murray. ... 👍👍👍 Here at Optimal Osteopathy we have helped: 🚴BMX Guinness World Record Holders. 🥇Gold and Silver Olympic medalists. 🌎World-renowned Opera singers. 🏒Cardiff Devil ice hockey players. 🏃Ironman and Marathon competitors. and more! 💪💪💪 However, we are equally focused on simply getting people back to doing what they love most including: 🏋️Hitting that personal best weight-lift or running time. 🤕Managing that 'niggling achilles tendon' or 'low back muscle spasm'. 🐕Or maybe it's a humble task of being able to walk with your partner around the park with the dog without worrying about Plantar Fasciitis. 😍😍😍 Whatever your Sports/Non-Sports injury, we are here to help you all the way with high-quality hands-on treatment and the latest preventative exercise prescription software. 👍👍👍 For more info you can either: ↙️⬇️↘️ 💻Visit www.optimalosteopathy.com 📞Call 07895 92 31 47 🖱️Email admin@optimalosteopathy.com 🏃593 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF5 1BE
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Are You In The Dark With Your Pain? 🔦🔦🔦 You'd be surprised by the amount of people who wonder into the multi-disciplinary clinic we work and people say "I have x problem, can anyone help?" 🗣️🗣️🗣️ 99% of the time the answer is yes.... 🙌🙌🙌 On the rare occasion where we are not able to help, we can at least point you in the right direction. 👉👉👉 Our Osteopaths work hard to create good relationships with other healthcare professionals such as: - GPs - Personal Trainers - Neurologists - Endocrinologists - Nutritionists / Dieticians - Exercise Physiologists - Physiotherapists - Chiropractors and more. 👥👥👥 This allows us to be able to point people in the right direction and EVEN WORK TOGETHER on a particular problems. 🤝🤝🤝 I often ask the opinion people who are experts in their given field so that we can get people better quicker and feeling good!! 💭💭💭 So remember, if you're unsure as to whether or not an Osteopath can help give us a call because 99% of the time we most certainly can at least point you in the right direction. 👍👍👍 For more info you can either: ↙️⬇️↘️ 💻Visit www.optimalosteopathy.com 📞Call 07895 92 31 47 🖱️Email admin@optimalosteopathy.com 🏃593 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF5 1BE
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It's the beginning of the #mindbodyspiritblog 💕💕💕 One of the founding philosophies of Osteopathy is “Mind, Body, Spirit”. 🙌🙌🙌 This philosophy teaches Osteopaths to treat all 3 key aspects of their patients. ... 👍👍👍 Anyway, this is number 1 of this blog series where each blog shall offer one way to help treat the mind, the body and the spirit. 📖📖📖 Mind = meditation. 🗣️ Body = black rice and salmon salad. 🥗 Spirit = human error and forgiveness. ❤️ https://goo.gl/9ZvMCi . #Osteopathy #Cardiff #Mind #Body #Spirit #Blog For more info you can either: ↙️⬇️↘️ 💻Visit www.optimalosteopathy.com 📞Call 07895 92 31 47 🖱️Email admin@optimalosteopathy.com 🏃593 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF5 1BE
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Setting Milestones! 📈📈📈 If you go and see an Osteopath, Chiropractor, Physiotherapist WHATEVER, they should 100% be talking to you about milestones, goals, targets etc... 📋📋📋 Milestones should set out in the short, medium and long term. However, these milestones should be flexible depending on how the treatment goes. ... ✍️✍️✍️ Milestones don't have to be crazy. I find that the more simple ones are the most effective in pain management such as being able to walk to work, sit down with no pain or even being able to tie your shoe laces! 👟👟👟 So, whether you're looking to get out of the bed in the morning without any back/neck stiffness or you want to hit that sub 3 hour marathon, we are here to help you all the way. 🙏🙌🤝 For more info you can either: ↙️⬇️↘️ 💻Visit www.optimalosteopathy.com 📞Call 07895 92 31 47 🖱️Email admin@optimalosteopathy.com 🏃593 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff CF5 1BE
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Hey South Wales!
Back pain, Neck pain and Sciatica?
I'm Alan and we want to CELEBRATE our Cardiffs Branch 1 year anniversary!
... So, for a limited time only we are giving away your Initial Exam, Consultation, Physical Exam including Neurological AND TREATMENT all for just £20! Thats a huge saving of over 55%!
We have limited spaces so be sure to book in using our easy online system here --> https://goo.gl/xPb8Eg
What one of our patients has to say...
Wow! Having seen many osteo's and chiro in Oz and UK over last 25 years, Alan has literally broken the old mould. Having suffered back pain for many years and having a recent shoulder injury, Alan is addressing a range of issues for me. This guy know's his stuff and is like an old osteo in a younger body, and new school approach of transparency, education and is not a wham-bam manipulation osteo. He treats you with a multi-layered approach and explains the steps to you so you understand. Highly recommend - Scott W.
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What We Treat! . Just backs, right? Nope! . We treat the body as a whole to help take pressure off of what's causing your problem. ... . Very rarely is the injury in the same place as where you feel pain. . If you start to look at the body as it works and moves together, it's easy to spot other areas which may be contributing. . Why not check out our website to see what exactly we treat? www.optimalosteopathy.com . We treat: + Arthritis + Sciatica + Low back and Neck Pain Including Muscle Pain + General Aches and Pains Including Sports Injuries + Neuralgia (trapped nerves) Including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome + Fibromyalgia + Circulation Problems. + Digestion Problems.
and more.... . Have a question? Why not call us on 07895 923 147. . You can easily book in online too on our website www.optimalosteopathy.com
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The importance of leaving a review . 90 percent of consumers read just 10 reviews or fewer before they feel that they can trust a business (vs. 87 percent in 2015). . This is a huge stat for small businesses like us. ... . It's also true that a lot of people in pain feel vulnerable when trying to find help for their problem. . A perfect way to help people feel more confident they are coming to the right place. . Research by Bright Local show that... + 58% value the overall rating the most. + 47% value the sentiment of reviews. + 35% value the quantity of reviews. . So, if you could please take a few minutes to throw some words of kindness into a review it would really mean a lot to us but even more to people in pain. . Visit: www.optimalosteopathy.com Call: 07542 369960
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Do you have a spare 5 minutes? . Since leaving University I have been exploring the best non-invasive pain management strategies. . Without a doubt Meditation is one of the best. ... . Proven to have effects as soon as you put it to practice with unlimited psychological and physiological benefits, meditation is truly a not-so-hidden gem. . Here is a short blog about just some of the known benefits. . https://goo.gl/nrb1qb . #Osteopathy #Mind #Body #Meditation #MondayMotivation #Cardiff
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Today is Allied Health Professions Day.
Osteopaths are recognised by NHS England as Allied Health Professionals, playing a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people of all ages.
Other AHPs include physical therapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists and dieticians, EMTs and paramedics, mental health counsellors and more.
... #Osteopathy #Cardiff #AHP
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Did you know that this week is BackCare Awareness Week? With four in five people experiencing back pain at some point in their lives - why not visit an osteopath so they can help you back to health? . Visit www.optimalosteopathy.com or send us a Facebook message to find out more about how we can help.
... #Backpainweek #osteopathy #backpain #Cardiff
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Osteopathy in the news again! (albeit in Australia!)
#Osteopathyworks #Osteopathy #Australia

Living with neck pain can be very annoying to say the least! . This video gives a little insight to how we manage neck pain to fix it for good! . Tag a friend who needs to see this video! ... . We are ALSO running a new patient offer for Summer! . Find out more at www.optimalosteopathy.com Call us on 07895 92 31 47 Come see us at 593 cowbridge road east, cardiff, CF5 1BE
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Really good service by Alan. He was very friendly, thorough and professional. I liked having rehabilitation exercises sent to me to follow as well.

Optimal Osteopathy is the place to get your injuries resolved in Cardiff!



I'd recommend this practice to anyone in the surrounding area ��.

I was 30 weeks pregnant and I went to see Alan about the shooting pain I had in my lower back and down my leg. Although I was put on the waiting list with the midwife to see someone, I couldn’t wait as the pain was getting worse on a daily basis.

Wuth the help of google, I found Alan! He is a very nice guy and after a conseltation, he began treatment which was very effective-not straight away, but within 3 to 4 days the pain had completly gone! I’m so thankful to him and I would 100% recomend him to anyone,pregant or not!! One very pleased customer!

Diolch Alan!👍

As a writer I spend most of my day trapped behind a desk. My back suffers, but Alan regularly comes to my rescue. His treatments are excellent and his after-care and advice is also superb. If you see anyone in Cardiff it should be Alan. He's a gem :)

Amazing treatment! Hamstrings feel better after just one session with Alan. Will definitely be returning soon!

Really good service by Alan. He was very friendly, thorough and professional. I liked having rehabilitation exercises sent to me to follow as well.

Optimal Osteopathy is the place to get your injuries resolved in Cardiff!



I'd recommend this practice to anyone in the surrounding area ��.

I was 30 weeks pregnant and I went to see Alan about the shooting pain I had in my lower back and down my leg. Although I was put on the waiting list with the midwife to see someone, I couldn’t wait as the pain was getting worse on a daily basis.

Wuth the help of google, I found Alan! He is a very nice guy and after a conseltation, he began treatment which was very effective-not straight away, but within 3 to 4 days the pain had completly gone! I’m so thankful to him and I would 100% recomend him to anyone,pregant or not!! One very pleased customer!

Diolch Alan!👍

As a writer I spend most of my day trapped behind a desk. My back suffers, but Alan regularly comes to my rescue. His treatments are excellent and his after-care and advice is also superb. If you see anyone in Cardiff it should be Alan. He's a gem :)

Amazing treatment! Hamstrings feel better after just one session with Alan. Will definitely be returning soon!