Osteopathy is for the whole body - it’s not just for back pain
Our services.
Pain relief.
Pain is a warning signal that something is wrong.
It is one of the body’s natural defence mechanisms to alert you to a problem, but it’s also there to stop you from damaging your body further. Look on it as a warning sign.
“Nature has placed in the front part of man, as he moves, all those parts which when struck cause him to feel pain; and this is felt in the joints of the legs, the forehead and the nose, and has been so devised for the preservation of man, because if such pain were not felt in these limbs they would be destroyed by the many blows they receive”
(Leonardo Da Vinci, thoughts on art and life)
Osteopathy has been recognised by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the NHS as an effective treatment for lower back pain.
As osteopaths we use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the nerve supply and blood supply to tissues. We will advise on posture and exercise and aim to promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.
Your body has a wonderful capacity for repair. An osteopaths skill is in the ability to facilitate this.
We have the time to listen to you, the skills to examine you and the techniques to help you.
Please call us on 01342 823722 or email admin@froc.co.uk to discuss your problem.
Ergonomic advice.
Ergonomics is “the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment” (Oxford English Dictionary)
31 million days of work were lost in the UK last year to back, neck and muscle problems. According to the Office for National Statistics (BBC Business News – 25 February 2014).
Although the country’s workforce has largely swapped heavy manual labour for sitting in offices, musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions have been the primary cause of absenteeism for the past 5 years, with the UK having the highest rates in Europe.
Strict health and safety legislation has reduced injuries in heavy manual workers. Most desk bound workers however are not addressing their health risks.
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 state that there is a legal requirement for employers to undertake work station assessments for computers users and to provide them with information about the risks of prolonged computer use.
Unfortunately this usually consists of an online self assessment which is rather generic and may not relate to the persons job description or environment.
IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE, AN EMPLOYER OR SELF-EMPLOYED, BESPOKE WORK STATION ASSESSMENTS (WSA) FROM US MAY HELP.
Benefits of a work station assessment:
risks can be identified.
action can be taken.
specialist advice and osteopathic management may help to reduce costs and increase productivity by reducing time off work with musculoskeletal pain.
What to expect from a work station assessment:
Outline of regulations and employer requirements.
Basic anatomy, mechanism of injury and potential risks of prolonged computer use.
Principles of good posture and seating.
Advise correct work station set up, chair controls, screen location, use of document holders and footrests.
For further information or to book a Work Station Assessment please contact us on 01342 823722 or email admin@froc.co.uk
Childrens clinic.
Parents are often surprised that older children may need to see an osteopath.
At froc we are asked frequently to assess children by their parents who are often patients themselves. This is sometimes relevant particularly when there is a family history of musculoskeletal problems.
In the modern world children are undoubtably spending a lot more time sitting than even a generation ago. This encourages poor posture which may result in the child experiencing back and neck pain as they progress through the teenage years.
If you have any questions regarding your child and osteopathy please call us today on 01342 823722 or email us at admin@froc.co.uk
Why use us?
Over 80 years combined experience.
The clinic has five osteopaths, male and female. We all have a Degree or Masters Degree in Osteopathy, are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council and are committed to ongoing professional development.
25 years in business.
Sasha and Graham both graduated from the British School of Osteopathy (now the University College of Osteopathy) in 1993. They opened the Forest Row Osteopathic Clinic in 1997 and in 2022 we are proud to be celebrating our 25th year!
Trusted and valued feedback.
“Having first discovered the Forest Row Osteopathic Clinic about two years ago, they have gone on to help me manage and repair a series of injuries.
These have been a variety of sporting and non-sporting injuries, but whatever the issue Graham has helped me recover.
They are thorough, compassionate and supportive with a good analytical approach.
Highly recommended.
Rhodri - www.nordiclife.co.uk