Optimus Chiropractic And Physiotherapy

Working towards a goal is the best way to stay on track and what better way than with a half marathon? в†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†А On 23rd September, the Simply Health Great Bristol Half Marathon is taking place. ItвАЩs a chance to achieve some personal goals and enjoy the scenery Bristol has to offer. If that isnвАЩt enough, there will also be music and cheer points to help keep you motivated on the course. в†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†А There is still a month to go so plenty of time to perfect your routines for race day. Check out the race course here: https://www.greatrun.org/great-bristol-ha lf-marathon and good luck to all of you taking part!

рЯФЈ CONDITION OF THE WEEK рЯФЈв†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†А Slipped disc вАУ a soft cushion of tissue pushed out between the bones in your spine. в†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав† Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†А It is also known as a prolapsed or herniated disc and can cause the following symptoms: рЯФЈ Weakness of muscles... рЯФЈ Pain in lower back рЯФЈ Tingling sensation in shoulders, back and extremities рЯФЈ Pain in neck рЯФЈ Inability to bend or straighten back рЯФЈ Pain in the lower body if the disc is pressing on the sciatic nerve. в†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†А It is often advised that the best way to deal with back pain is to keep moving! It may be the last thing you want to do, but try to include gentle exercise as soon as you can. в†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†Ав†А Physiotherapy can help your recovery, get in touch if you want to learn more about how we can help you.
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рЯФЈCONDITION OF THE WEEK рЯФЈ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is where a nerve becomes pinched or compressed in your wrist. It can be caused by many things including trauma or injury to the wrist, work stress or even repeated use of vibrating hand tools.
Symptoms include: рЯФЈsome aches or pains in your fingers, hand or arm... рЯФЈnumbness of the hands рЯФЈpins and needles or tingling рЯФЈa weak thumb or difficulty gripping рЯФЈsymptoms often start slowly and come and go (becoming worse at night)
It may be tempting to let it sort itself out, but our experienced team at Optimus may be able to help you manage and reduce your symptoms by offering advice on exercise and lifestyle changes to help you manage CTS. Send us a message if you want to discuss your condition with one of our professionals.
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Did you know members of The Fitness Hub get 20% off in our Portishead clinic?
Get 20% off physiotherapy and chiropractic services at Optimus, these may complement your training in the hub, help you recover from injury or improve a condition that you've been living with for years. Visit www.optimuscp.com to find out more about the conditions we treat.
Our Portishead clinic is right next door to The Fitness Hub > Unit 2, Old Mill Rd, Portishead, Bristol BS20 7BX.

рЯМЯ TIP OF THE WEEK рЯМЯ Variety is the spice of life!
When we get stuck in a rut in our training it becomes all too easy to find excuses to delay that run or shorten that gym session. Is anyone else guilty of this too?
... Cross training is a great way to shake things up and get the added benefits of a different sport/exercise. It is also an opportunity to try something totally different. Will it be rock climbing? Pilates? Kayaking?! The possibilities are endless.
You wonвАЩt just keep your sanity, you will also wake your body up and strengthen your muscles, speed up recovery and overall improve performance in your usual sport.
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ItвАЩs finally the weekend!
Have you got any fitness plans? Or will it be a weekend of indulgence?
Vote below!... рЯСН: ALL ABOUT FITNESS. вЭ§ : ALL ABOUT THE FOOD. рЯШЖ : BOTH!
Top by @foreststclothing
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"Totally recommend Eva at Thornbury who treated me urgently with a sports massage as had some вАЬnigglesвАЭ a few days before running my first half marathon. So friendly & made me feel at ease and so so knowledgeable. Pleased to say I ran feeling confident that IвАЩd been treated & completed my run injury free."
Thank you so much to Jan for our latest Facebook review! Let us know if we can help you prepare for your next race.
If you've ever received treatment from either of our clinics, please leave us a review. You can do this on our Facebook page or on Google. We love to hear from you.

The Tour De France has come home! рЯОК
Geraint Thomas is the 6th British winner in 7 years and that is the best motivation to get you moving on two wheels.
Cycling improves your cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and coordination without adding stress to your joints.
... For more motivation, check out Thornbury cycle club who organise friendly, social rides вАУ the perfect introduction to the world of cycling.
Head to https://www.facebook.com/thornburycycling club/ to find out more.
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Join the team! рЯЩМ
We've filled one of our job openings but we're still looking for a Physiotherapist in our busy Thornbury clinic.
Are you or do you know someone who may be perfect for the role? Please share this post with them
... Think you may fit the position? Please enquire for further details: matt@optimuscp.com
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рЯФЈ CONDITION OF THE WEEK рЯФЈ Ligaments are found throughout the body but the most common ligament sprains we see are in athletes with ankle and knee injuries.
The severity and location of the injury effects its grading which also determines the time it can take to heal.
... Symptoms include swelling, sudden pain, impaired function and are normally triggered by trauma such as twisting or landing awkwardly.
Our wonderful expert team will work with you to strengthen the joint and increase range of motion to get you back to normality and help you prevent re-injury.
Message us to find out how we can help treat your injury.
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It's a sign that you need to that pain/niggle/injury looked at! рЯШЙ
Let one of our experienced team help you get on the road to your usual happy, healthy and active self.
рЯУН Thornbury 01454 528608... рЯУН Portishead 01275 398817
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рЯМЯ TIP OF THE WEEK рЯМЯ
Go and lie on the floor...
and then get back up again!
... And repeat...
Sound weird? It's actually a really important skill to practice, no matter what age you are! As you age, it gets harder to lift yourself up using your leg muscles as they start to weaken (especially if you spend a lot of time sitting down). You often hear of older people falling over and not being able to get back up again on their own, avoid getting into this situation by continually practising the 'art' of getting up and down off the floor.
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The kids are free from the classroom and we can hear the screams of parents trying to plan a summer full of fun activities that don't cost the earth...
Let's keep our fingers crossed that this incredible spell of warm and dry weather will stick with us in August so everyone can get outside. Our favourite ideas normally involve getting out, active and having fun!
рЯЪ≤ Go for a family bike ride and stop for a picnic... рЯ¶Л Go for a family walk and see how many animals and insects you can spot рЯПХ Go camping for one night and appreciate the stars at night 1вГ£ Create a hopscotch in the garden using washable chalks рЯМ± Create a 'patch' in the garden for your child to have as 'theirs' which they need to plant, care for, maintain and water
What other ideas have you got for getting your children outside this summer? We'd love to hear your suggestions and I'm sure other parents would find it really helpful too!
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вШХNEW MEMBER OF THE TEAMвШХ
We would like to officially welcome Lynne to the team at our Thornbury clinic. в†А Lynne is now working part-time on reception so you'll either have Lynne or Jo's smiley face to greet you when you come for an appointment.
... Another helping hand on the team means our experienced physiotherapists, chiropractics and podiatrists can spend more time and focus on their patients.
Welcome Lynne!
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GB Age-Group Triathlete Ashley de Lotz raced in the World Championships earlier this month. Wearing the Optimus logo, Ashley crossed the finish line in an incredible fourth place despite getting a flat tyre on the bike!
Ashley is based in Thornbury and normally trains in and around the local area. We sometimes see him running past our Thornbury clinic or overtaking us on his bicycle as we sit in traffic along the A38!
It's an honour to get to treat and support athletes on their ventures to cross any finish line - big or small. Are you local to Thornbury or Portishead and taking on any races this summer? We'd love to hear about them!

Join the team! рЯЩМ
We're recruiting for two part-time positions in our busy Thornbury clinic:
рЯСЙ Physiotherapist
... рЯСЙ Sports Massage Therapist
Think you may fit either of these roles? Please enquire for further details: matt@optimuscp.com
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We go beyond treatment in our practices! If appropriate, we'll be passing on stretches, exercises and lifestyle changes that you can do to speed up your recovery. These are things you can do in the comfort of your home (or maybe your desk!) that will complement any treatment you're having with one of our specialists.
When you come to an Optimus clinic, you'll get a lot more value than just the length of the actual appointment. We want you to recover as quickly as possible so we support you in every way we can.
Want to learn more? Let us know! http://optimuscp.com/contact

Got the midweek blues? рЯШЯ
If you're longing for the weekend to be here because you're suffering pain or discomfort during your normal weekday routine, get it looked at. We often treat people with symptoms linked to repetitive stresses such as sitting at your desk or driving and simply continuing these actions won't help your pain.
Stop wishing away the week and enjoy your Wednesdays again! рЯЩМ
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Did you know that Optimus has clinics in Thornbury and Portishead? Our experienced team of chiropractors and physiotherapists will aim to rid you of pain and return you to full fitness in a friendly and caring environment.
Both clinics are easy to access from Bristol - рЯУН Thornbury 01454 528608: Conveniently situated on Thornbury High Street with access to free short and long stay parking рЯУН Portishead 01275 398817: Situated in the centre of Portishead and linked to the Fitness... Hub Gym, with plenty of free parking at the premises
Get in touch if you want to learn more about either of our practices or services! рЯЩМ
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Would highly recommend! Matt has been really supportive and has helped me considerably with my back injury caused by a car accident. The combination of physio and acupuncture seems to have worked really well. It has been a long journey but have no doubt that Matt has helped me on my road to recovery.

Treated my 14yr old boy following a diagnosis relating to his knee. Fantastic treatment from a great Physiotherapist. Son is now ready for pre season football training. Really friendly practice. Highly recommend.

Massive thank you to Matt for sorting out my 6 year old sons arm! After a dislocation and fracture he was discharged from the hospital with no aftercare advice and an arm that wouldnвАЩt straighten and that he wasnвАЩt keen to use due to discomfort. Thanks to the right advice and treatment, 6 weeks on, everything is 100%! Matt is super professional and friendly, would recommend him to anyone.

I would definately be recommending! I was recommended to see Matt through a friend after having a reoccuring shoulder problem. I suffered with a Muscle spasm in my shoulder and really noticed a postive difference after my 1st session.. Its so lovely to be pain free and back to the gym and doing my workouts again. Big thanks to Matt!

I see two practitioners here and they are both brilliant, professional and caring. Even receptionist is friendly and helpful. Treatment is always thorough.

I have been treated at the Thornbury Clinic almost since it opened. Initially I was looked after by James (Chiro) and more recently Matt (Physio) has taken over. My grateful thanks to the both of you as we have been on quite a journey together! I have found both practitioners knowledgable, approachable, reliable and highly professional, really happy to recommend Optimus and have already done so.

Would highly recommend! Matt has been really supportive and has helped me considerably with my back injury caused by a car accident. The combination of physio and acupuncture seems to have worked really well. It has been a long journey but have no doubt that Matt has helped me on my road to recovery.

Treated my 14yr old boy following a diagnosis relating to his knee. Fantastic treatment from a great Physiotherapist. Son is now ready for pre season football training. Really friendly practice. Highly recommend.

Massive thank you to Matt for sorting out my 6 year old sons arm! After a dislocation and fracture he was discharged from the hospital with no aftercare advice and an arm that wouldnвАЩt straighten and that he wasnвАЩt keen to use due to discomfort. Thanks to the right advice and treatment, 6 weeks on, everything is 100%! Matt is super professional and friendly, would recommend him to anyone.

I would definately be recommending! I was recommended to see Matt through a friend after having a reoccuring shoulder problem. I suffered with a Muscle spasm in my shoulder and really noticed a postive difference after my 1st session.. Its so lovely to be pain free and back to the gym and doing my workouts again. Big thanks to Matt!

I see two practitioners here and they are both brilliant, professional and caring. Even receptionist is friendly and helpful. Treatment is always thorough.

I have been treated at the Thornbury Clinic almost since it opened. Initially I was looked after by James (Chiro) and more recently Matt (Physio) has taken over. My grateful thanks to the both of you as we have been on quite a journey together! I have found both practitioners knowledgable, approachable, reliable and highly professional, really happy to recommend Optimus and have already done so.

Would highly recommend! Matt has been really supportive and has helped me considerably with my back injury caused by a car accident. The combination of physio and acupuncture seems to have worked really well. It has been a long journey but have no doubt that Matt has helped me on my road to recovery.

Treated my 14yr old boy following a diagnosis relating to his knee. Fantastic treatment from a great Physiotherapist. Son is now ready for pre season football training. Really friendly practice. Highly recommend.

Massive thank you to Matt for sorting out my 6 year old sons arm! After a dislocation and fracture he was discharged from the hospital with no aftercare advice and an arm that wouldnвАЩt straighten and that he wasnвАЩt keen to use due to discomfort. Thanks to the right advice and treatment, 6 weeks on, everything is 100%! Matt is super professional and friendly, would recommend him to anyone.

I would definately be recommending! I was recommended to see Matt through a friend after having a reoccuring shoulder problem. I suffered with a Muscle spasm in my shoulder and really noticed a postive difference after my 1st session.. Its so lovely to be pain free and back to the gym and doing my workouts again. Big thanks to Matt!

I see two practitioners here and they are both brilliant, professional and caring. Even receptionist is friendly and helpful. Treatment is always thorough.

I have been treated at the Thornbury Clinic almost since it opened. Initially I was looked after by James (Chiro) and more recently Matt (Physio) has taken over. My grateful thanks to the both of you as we have been on quite a journey together! I have found both practitioners knowledgable, approachable, reliable and highly professional, really happy to recommend Optimus and have already done so.

Would highly recommend! Matt has been really supportive and has helped me considerably with my back injury caused by a car accident. The combination of physio and acupuncture seems to have worked really well. It has been a long journey but have no doubt that Matt has helped me on my road to recovery.

Treated my 14yr old boy following a diagnosis relating to his knee. Fantastic treatment from a great Physiotherapist. Son is now ready for pre season football training. Really friendly practice. Highly recommend.

Massive thank you to Matt for sorting out my 6 year old sons arm! After a dislocation and fracture he was discharged from the hospital with no aftercare advice and an arm that wouldnвАЩt straighten and that he wasnвАЩt keen to use due to discomfort. Thanks to the right advice and treatment, 6 weeks on, everything is 100%! Matt is super professional and friendly, would recommend him to anyone.

I would definately be recommending! I was recommended to see Matt through a friend after having a reoccuring shoulder problem. I suffered with a Muscle spasm in my shoulder and really noticed a postive difference after my 1st session.. Its so lovely to be pain free and back to the gym and doing my workouts again. Big thanks to Matt!

I see two practitioners here and they are both brilliant, professional and caring. Even receptionist is friendly and helpful. Treatment is always thorough.

I have been treated at the Thornbury Clinic almost since it opened. Initially I was looked after by James (Chiro) and more recently Matt (Physio) has taken over. My grateful thanks to the both of you as we have been on quite a journey together! I have found both practitioners knowledgable, approachable, reliable and highly professional, really happy to recommend Optimus and have already done so.