Testimonials
“I see Katherine fairly regularly for my migraines, lower back pain and tight shoulders. She eases my discomfort with stretches and massage and gives me information about the problem and stretches to practice at home. Katherine always tries to squeeze me into her schedule when I contact at the last minute. She evidently cares about her clients and is passionate about osteopathy regularly sharing information from her professional development courses which is relevant to the problem. Katherine is welcoming, friendly and puts me at ease. I’d recommend her to anyone!” J.Tizzard
“Would thoroughly recommend Katherine. Was recommended her by my partner who had a positive experience with Katherine resolving his posturally related tension headaches“ E.Thurston
“I went to see Katherine at the Osteopaths after I had been to my doctor to find out why I was getting so many headaches, also I had neck and lower back problems
The doctor just did a blood test and couldn’t find any problems, so I was recommended by a friend to try a Osteopath to see if they could help.
I wasn’t sure if that would help, but I’m pleased to say that Katherine really help me with my neck, back, and amazingly with my headaches, I now do the exercises she gave me to do at home and have a lot fewer headaches.
So I can really recommend the Osteopath to anyone who has any of the problems that I’ve had.” J.Dance
How we as osteopaths approach treatment for headaches.
As osteopaths, our goal is to assist you in understanding the type of headache you're experiencing. We often recommend maintaining a headache diary, with apps like Migraine Buddy which offers valuable insights to help you manage headache triggers. It is important to recognise that multiple headache types, like tension headaches and migraines, can coexist.
As osteopaths we are well place to help with tension and cervicogentic headaches. We can look at:
- Muscle Tension: Osteopaths can identify and alleviate muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and head, which often contributes to tension headaches.
- Joint Mobility: By improving the mobility of joints in the neck and spine, osteopathy may reduce strain and tension and reduce inflammation around the joints, potentially alleviating certain types of headaches.
- Posture: Addressing issues with posture and alignment can help prevent headaches triggered by poor ergonomics or musculoskeletal imbalances.
- Stress Reduction: Osteopathy may contribute to overall stress reduction by promoting relaxation and improving the body's adaptive responses, potentially reducing the frequency or intensity of stress-related headaches.
- Lifestyle: We can help you by discussing your lifestyle and looking to see if any changes can be made to reduce headache triggers.
Our clinic is conveniently located within the Wessex Health Network, in close proximity to Christchurch train station. It offers easy access for residents of Bournemouth, Southbourne, Ringwood, and the New Forest. For those arriving by car, there's a convenient parking area at the rear of the building. Additionally, public transportation is easy with a bus stop right outside.
Our primary goal extends beyond pain relief; we strive to enhance the overall health and quality of life for our patients. If you're interested in our services, please click here to schedule an appointment. We're always delighted to have a preliminary phone conversation with you to discuss how we can assist you with your concerns. Feel free to reach out to us at 01425 517017.
