The Odiham Clinic

12/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness week.
Our in house counsellor, Katie Creagh-Barry, is offering a free 15 minute call over the phone. If you are thinking of counselling and would like to know how it works and if it could help you, call The Odiham Clinic on 01256 702140.

30/04/2026

The first ever music festival in Odiham launches tomorrow. Set to be a great event and not just for locals. Spread the word!

A new celebration of Classical music in Odiham, North Hampshire

29/04/2026

Just a few simple tips can protect your back and keep you gardening:
🙂 use long handled, light tools to avoid bending
🙂 divide your tasks rather than spending all your time in one position
🙂 lift safely - bend your knees, keep your back straight and keep the item close to your body. If the item is too heavy, use a garden trolley or cart.

21/04/2026

We all know how easy it is to hurt your back when gardening so here are a few tips:
🙂 wear footwear and clothing that allow you to move freely.
🙂 warm up - gardening can be a real workout and you (hopefully) wouldn't go to the gym without first warming up!
🙂 Maintain a good posture - try not to use your back muscles and make use of your stronger thigh and buttock muscles, whenever possible, by bending your knees and keeping your back straight. Try kneeling down on a cushioned kneeler or use knee pads when w**ding.
🙂 Avoid twisting - move your feet with your body rather than twisting your spine. Twisting injuries are common, not only in the spine but also other joints such as knees.
Our team of osteopaths are always happy to help you achieve your goals.

30/03/2026

You may have to make some changes to your garden and the way in which you approach gardening but remember gardening is a good form of exercise so don’t let a bad back totally stop you. If you are prone to back pain, try to reduce the amount of bending and reaching you do. Keep your flowerbeds narrow and use ground cover plants to try and keep the beds w**d-free. If you can, convert the flowerbeds to raised garden beds or pots so you can sit to w**d, if that is easier.