Author Archives: Chaz

When I relocated to Barry in 2007, the choices for patients looking for “hands-on” diagnosis and therapy were limited unless you went to Cardiff or Bridgend. Today, I can search around the internet and find at least 5 Osteopaths listed in Barry & I am grateful for the “incomers” as it is a testament thatContinue reading “Osteopathy is getting popular!”

Patients often ask when should they come back after treatment. Most practitioners like to review with a patient after the initial appointment, so the majority of times we do suggest the follow up to review, examine and treat again. This is best practice as the follow-up appointment can inform if the Osteopathic intervention made theContinue reading “I’m biased – but it’s good to get a treatment once in a while!”

Many people have asked me if Osteopaths are open during the renewed lockdown. As Health Care Professionals we are allowed to stay open – so visiting us for care is one of the “reasonable” excuses you have to leave your home. Working from home, “new normal” working, more exercise than usual, putting worries into ourContinue reading “Lockdown 3.0 Yes! You can visit an Osteopath!”

Firebreak – an area of land that has had plants and trees removed to stop the spread of a fire. Mirriam-Webster 2020 As a state regulated Health Professional we are allowed to continue our practice through the short, sharp break. Since April I have witnessed the physical and mental effects of these measures; I won’tContinue reading “Osteopaths are (still) open!”

Although the UK & Welsh Government may have brought in changes this week, rest assured this practice (and most colleagues) are continuing as usual. We have good triaging, infection control and general clinic hygiene established and this is working very well. As we have been open since April, my family and I have not shownContinue reading “Continuing to support you…”