Author Archives: Chaz

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…”

Our Professional Body, the Institute of Osteopathy (iO), has been busy promoting the fact that we should all start “moving again”. I must admit, since early May, I have been busy helping those who have had to change with the circumstances we all find ourselves in – reduced NHS offering, non-optimal work environments, sitting incorrectly,Continue reading “Lets get moving again”