Specialist Paediatric Osteopath

Congratulations to Lauren Storey our resident Paediatric Osteopath who recently completed her 2 year diploma in Paediatric and Obstetric Osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for Children (OCC) emerging with a distinction.

She now has the opportunity to continue working at the OCC with some of the best Paediatric Osteopaths in the country seeing a wealth of children on a weekly basis.  This includes babies who have difficulty feeding, sleeping or digestive problems such as colic or reflux.

Lauren is available to see children of all ages – from newborns to teenagers – as well as mums throughout their pregnancy and post partum on Wednesdays and Fridays at Somacare Osteopathic Clinic.

To make an appointment or to talk to Lauren about how Osteopathy could help you call 01582 769411 or 07581356869 

or email lauren@somacare.co.uk

Osteopathy for mums and babies

Lauren Storey, Osteopath is joining the team in July 2010 and her area of special interest lies in paediatric and maternal osteopathy. She has completed a variety of post graduate courses in order to widen her knowledge in these fields.

Lauren completed her training at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2008. She uses a variety of structural,cranial and visceral osteopathy as well as integrating lifestyle and exercise advice in order to achieve the best results possible for her patients.

Lauren is available for appointments on Wednesday's and Friday's, to make an appointment with Lauren call the Clinic on 01582 769 411

Sciatica Exercises for Sciatic Pain Relief

While it may seem counter-intuitive, exercise is usually better for healing sciatica pain than bed rest. Patients may rest for a day or two after a flare up of sciatic pain, but after that time period, inactivity will usually make the pain worse. Without specific sciatica exercises and movement, the back muscles and spinal structures can become de-conditioned and less able to support the back.

Sciatica exercises are important for the health of the spinal discs, movement helps exhange nutrients and fluids within the discs to keep them healthy.

In general, walking is an excellent form of exercise for the low back because it is relatively low impact but can provide all the benefits of an aerobic workout. Walking tends to relieve pain from sciatica. If possible, it is best to gradually progress to doing up to 30 minutes of brisk walking each day if you are not accustomed to exercise.

Specific sciatica exercises depend on the cause of the pain
Many sciatica exercise programs focus on strenthening the abdominal and back muscles in order to provide more support for the back. Stretching can include targeting specific muslces that cause sciatic pain when they are tight or become tight due to the pain. When patients engage in a regular program of gentle strengthening and stretches exercises, they can recover more quickly from sciatica and can help prevent future episodes of sciatic pain.

It is important to first get an accurate diagnosis for the cause of sciatic pain, as the specific exercises recommended will depend on the cause. An Osteopath, physiotherapist or your GP should be consulted prior to beginning any exercise program.