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In my work as an osteopath in women’s health I come across a variety of conditions. I see patients in antenatally, during pregnancy, women recovering from birth, patients suffering from long-term pelvic issues secondary to scarring following tears or episiotomies, prolapses, bladder problems, gut issues, rectus diastasis (separation of the abdominal muscles), diaphragm and breathing issues, postural issues, headaches, and dozens of other conditions that would be beyond the sc

Core work – this is a term that has been thrown around on the internet and in gyms for several years now. So what is the big deal with your core? What is it, anyway, and why does it need to be stronger than it probably currently is? Osteopath Fenja Hansen sheds some light and shows you the 4 best ones, if you are going to do any. The core muscles are the base of your every move – they support your spine, pelvis, provide a base for your limbs to move from, they help you breath

So you have a physical job, or work long hours at a desk, or you are a busy baby- or toddler-lifting parent and have developed pain in your spine or pelvis? Osteopath Fenja Hansen outlines a simple 4-step morning stretch routine that takes 10 minutes and is likely to make a big difference to your quality of life on a day-to-day basis, helping you be more comfortable. Bear in mind – stretches only work if you do them! 1. Spinal Curls  – This pilates-inspired one is a great war

The subject of lack of movement in our society has over the last years been increasingly prevalent in the media, on social platforms and posed a huge topic for healthcare professionals. In our technologically quickly advancing world a phenomenal percentage of the average person’s life is now sedentary and engaged with some form of digital activity, both in work and leisure. However, both research and common sense agree that movement, in whichever form, is absolute key for goo

I have been asked lots recently by both parents of young babies as well as desk workers that I treat, how to avoid feeling so rubbish by the end of a long day sat holding or feeding baby, staring at a screen. Here are some hacks! Postural issues are becoming more and more common. The result is often a mix of physical issues for those affected – this can include headaches, stiffness, back pain, tendon injuries and cramps, but also breathing problems, circulatory issues, and di

Back pain is a prevalent issue in our society. Whether you are one of so many people stuck behind a desk for hours each day, a manual worker involved in heavy lifting, a pregnant mum whose body is changing rapidly by the day, recovering from your recent (or not so recent!) birth, or just someone who has back pain for no clear reason – it affects many people’s daily lives and can have a great limiting impact on what types of activities we get up to. There are many different re