Osteopathy Works

04/11/2026

Autumn activities and the onset of the dark nights.

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I particularly like the autumn with its warm days and cooler nights. It seems to me the earth is settling down after the growing season, putting itself to bed under a blanket of leaves. The change in the smells in the air; the warm damp ground offering up something sweet after the tractors have harvested, wood smoke from pruning apple and briars and dry leaves ahead of the earth cooling as the sun starts to dip below the horizon earlier in the day.

There is a change in us too. Those of us interested in the garden prep for winter, shutting down beds, giving the lawn a final cut, then doing it again because it keeps growing. Pruning and harvesting our own crops of apples, tatties and onions, leaving the leeks for later in the year. Then there is the constant noise of acorns dropping onto the roof and the knowledge that the garden will need more than one darn good rake once the leaves really do begin to fall.

Once the gardening activity, which has been present since the early spring, eases up and finally comes to a halt, we can take a well-earned rest. A bit of advice at this point might help you through the winter; DON’T STOP! In our experience slowing to a stop and putting your feet up throughout the winter creates weakening of the legs and back and makes you stiff. If you can take up an activity or winter sport you are less likely to hurt your back. Try a class; Pilates, yoga, circuit training, gym or go out for a decent walk a few times a week. It will help to keep you supple, mobile and strong reducing the chance of stiff, achy joints or a bad back. If you do get a bad back or stiff achy joints you might find this link to our online diary useful. https://osteopathy-works-ltd.au1.cliniko.com/bookings.

This is our office number: 07903439235

27/10/2026

Morning, John Dwyer has asked me to let people know that the Nantwich branch of the Royal British Legion is looking for new committee members. The some of old guard are looking to retire. If you are interested, or know someone who would be, you can speak with John on: 07773 781618.

14/10/2026

Exercise, what's it good for? Well....arthritis, back pain, joint pain, weight loss, diabetes, the prevention some lifestyle related cancers, osteoporosis, mental health, lungs, balance, mobility. Easy and doesn't come in a bottle from the doctor. ( If you do have a problem that is persisting and you are unsure what to do, perhaps have a chat with your GP first). Find a friend and get out and exercise together.

If you can't exercise through pain, perhaps we can help you reach your goals. Our number is: 07903 439235, leave a message and we will return your call, or you could book in using our online diary, you can find it here: https://osteopathy-works-ltd.au1.cliniko.com/bookings . If you don't trust dodgy links find us by tapping 'Osteopathyworks.co.uk' into your browser bar.

Hope this helps.

Hands on, face to face injury and pain management -today

02/10/2026

If you are in pain and have no real success in treating yourself with paracetamol, ibuprofen or gin you might want to consider the benefits of osteopathic care. We are based in Betley, have a good track record treating people with back, neck, arm, hip, leg pain. We are open Monday through to Saturday. If you have sports, gardening or DIY injuries ( maybe not the ones that involve power tools and sharp blades, A&E is more likely to be your friend there) or you have hurt yourself at work, we may be able to help you back to normality. 07903439235 is our office number. This link gets you to our online booking diary, evenat three in the morning: https://osteopathy-works-ltd.au1.cliniko.com/bookings .

Hope this helps.

Hands on, face to face injury and pain management -today

23/09/2026

Well, it appears that summer is drifting away and autumn is beginning to show its face with nature slowing down , (except for the lunatic squirrels which think it great fun to run in front of my bike and put me in a ditch!) It is probably not such a good idea to slow down too much. If you can keep active, sn**ch a bit of regular exercise when the kids are at gymnastics/ swimming/ footie ( the list is endless) rather than doom scrolling ( yup I do this too), it will help keep you fit, healthier and, out of trouble ( in a musculoskeletal sense). Staying strong reduces the liklihood of injury to back, hips, knees, shoulders. But like all things you can also have too much of a good thing, so, exercise by progressively increasing load and intensity. If you are finding you cannot exercise because of pain and injury call us, we can help to get you back on form. Our number is: 07903439235. Our online booking facility, available 24 hours a day is here: https://osteopathy-works-ltd.au1.cliniko.com/bookings . If you would rather not click on a link you can find us online at Osteopathyworks.co.uk

Hope this helps.

Hands on, face to face injury and pain management -today

14/09/2026

We are working with Emma Hughes of Parkinson's UK North West Team to explore whether there is a need for additional physical activity opportunities for people living with Parkinson’s in Nantwich and the surrounding rural area.

We are currently carrying out a short questionnaire to help us establish whether there is sufficient local demand for new provision to make a potential funding application worthwhile. We want to understand people’s current experiences of physical activity, what makes it easier or harder to take part, what kinds of activities they might be interested in, and what would make participation more accessible.

We would be very grateful if you could share the questionnaire with anyone living with Parkinson’s who you feel might be interested in contributing.

The questionnaire takes around five minutes to complete and is voluntary. It does not ask for names or email addresses, and responses will be considered anonymously.

Complete the questionnaire here:
https://www.movementinmind.uk/parkinsons-physical-activity/

We are particularly keen to hear from people who are currently not taking part in regular physical activity, as understanding the barriers they face is an important part of establishing whether and how new provision could reach those who might benefit from it.

The findings will form part of a feasibility study and, if there is sufficient evidence of need and demand, will help inform a potential application to the Parkinson’s UK funding programme.

There are also "Keep me informed" links on the webpage and in the comments below for anyone who would like to receive occasional updates as the feasibility study progresses. These are open to both people living with Parkinson’s and professionals, organisations or others who are interested in the development of local provision.

Your support in helping us reach people who may benefit would be greatly appreciated. The more representative the responses, the better we can understand what would - and wouldn't - work locally.

Thank you for helping us explore what might be possible.

Parkinson's UK North West
Nantwich and Rural Care Community

02/09/2026

Now the little darlings have returned to school is it time to spend some time on looking after your aches and pains from a summer of running, carrying, beaches, camping, trips away, is your body telling you to back down? We have solutions. Hands on, face to face treatment, in a timely fashion. Phone today and we can see you in the next few days. Straight forward treatment and practical advice. No fuss, no long waits, no queues. Call us on 07903439235, leave a message, or book online: https://osteopathy-works-ltd.au1.cliniko.com/bookings .
We'll get you ready for the half term blitz!

Hands on, face to face injury and pain management -today

26/08/2026

Should you consider staying away from the beaches and hotspots this Bank holiday and decide to sort out the garden now we have had a drop or two of rain, consider this before shifting a few old sods ( grass, not the old man!). It is likely that your time in the garden this summer has been less active, so you are not as fit as you might be - this is a BAD BACK RED FLAG! The ground will be heavier than it was before the rain (obvious, I know, but it has to be said) - this is also a BAD BACK RED FLAG! Be careful out there and, if you are not, this is our office number: 07903439235. This is our online booking link, available 24 hours a day, for those moment when, at 03:00 you think ' What have I done ?' https://osteopathy-works-ltd.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

Hope this helps.

Hands on, face to face injury and pain management -today