Exmoor Osteopathy

24/06/2026

☀️ Feeling the effects of the heatwave?

Did you know that dehydration, poor sleep and changes in activity levels can all contribute to increased muscle and joint discomfort?

Our latest blog explains why hot weather can affect how your body feels and shares some simple tips to help you stay healthy and active during the warmer days.

Read more here 👇

https://www.exmoorosteopathy.co.uk/post/feeling-the-heat-what-the-current-heatwave-means-for-your-muscles-joints-and-overall-health

With temperatures soaring across the UK, many of us are enjoying the sunshine while also feeling the effects of the extreme heat. While we often think about sunburn, dehydration and heat exhaustion, fewer people realise that hot weather can also have a significant impact on muscles, joints and pain....

17/06/2026

Stretching: we all know we should do it… but do we actually know why? 🤔

Is it to prevent injury? Ease stiffness? Improve flexibility? Or is it just something we've been told to do since school PE lessons?

The truth is, the science behind stretching is more interesting than you might think.

We've put together a new blog exploring the benefits of stretching, why it becomes even more important as we get older, and how just a few minutes of movement can help keep you doing the things you love.

Take a look here 👇

https://www.exmoorosteopathy.co.uk/post/stretching-why-it-matters-more-than-you-think

Be honest… when was the last time you had a proper stretch? 😄

Have you ever made an involuntary noise when standing up from the sofa?Perhaps you've climbed out of the car after a long journey and needed a few steps before everything loosened up. Maybe you've bent down to tie your shoelaces and wondered why your hamstrings suddenly seem two inches shorter than....

08/06/2026

Has a calf cramp ever woken you up in the middle of the night? 😖🦵

One minute you're fast asleep… the next you're frantically trying to stretch your leg while wondering what on earth just happened.

If that sounds familiar, you're definitely not alone.

We've written a new blog looking at why cramp happens, some of the common causes, and a few simple things that may help reduce your chances of it happening again.

Read the blog here 👇

https://www.exmoorosteopathy.co.uk/post/cramp-why-does-it-happen-at-the-worst-possible-time

If you've ever found yourself hopping around the bedroom at 3am trying to persuade your calf muscle to behave, this one's for you!

There are few things in life that can wake you up quite as dramatically as a sudden cramp in your calf at three o'clock in the morning.One minute you're peacefully asleep. The next, you're launching yourself out of bed, desperately trying to stretch your leg while wondering whether you've somehow ag...

29/05/2026

With the recent hot weather, flip flops and summer sandals have made a very quick return ☀️👣

Unfortunately, our feet don’t always appreciate the sudden lifestyle change quite as much as we do.

We’ve written a new blog about flip flops, foot pain, and some of the common problems we regularly see at Exmoor Osteopathy during warmer weather 👇

https://www.exmoorosteopathy.co.uk/post/flip-flops-hot-weather-foot-pain-why-your-feet-might-be-complaining-this-summer

If you’ve noticed more aches and pains since changing footwear this summer, this one may sound familiar.

As soon as the weather warms up in the South West, the flip flops come out almost immediately.And honestly, we understand why.After months of socks, boots, and questionable winter footwear choices, the temptation to let your feet breathe is strong. But at Exmoor Osteopathy, we also notice something....

20/05/2026

I was at the dentist recently and suddenly realised just how long you’re expected to keep your mouth open for… 😅

By the end of the appointment my jaw ached, my neck felt tight, and I’d developed enormous sympathy for anyone dealing with TMJ problems.

It got me thinking about how many people experience:
🦷 jaw tension
🦷 headaches
🦷 clicking jaws
🦷 neck stiffness

…without realising the jaw and neck are so closely connected.

We’ve written a new blog all about TMJ tension, dental work, and how osteopathy may help 👇

https://www.exmoorosteopathy.co.uk/post/jaw-pain-after-dental-work-tmj-tension-explained

Because while we can’t make dental appointments any shorter… we may be able to help your jaw cope with them a little more comfortably.

I was at the dentist recently and had one of those moments where you suddenly realise just how long you’re expected to keep your mouth open for.At first everything felt fine. Then after what felt like the seventeenth minute of impersonating a startled goldfish, my jaw started aching, my neck felt ...

12/05/2026

Spent the weekend digging in the garden… and now making strange noises every time you stand up? 🌱😅

You’re definitely not alone.

At Exmoor Osteopathy, we regularly see people across Exmoor and the South West dealing with back pain, stiff shoulders, and aching joints after a little too much enthusiasm in the garden.

We’ve put together some simple tips to help protect your back while digging, planting, and tackling those “quick weekend jobs” that somehow last all day.

Read the blog here 👇

https://www.exmoorosteopathy.co.uk/post/gardening-digging-your-back-how-to-avoid-feeling-like-you-ve-been-hit-by-a-tractor

If you live in the South West or around Exmoor, chances are you’ve spent at least part of the weekend outside battling weeds, turning soil, or convincing yourself that “just one more flower or vegetable bed” is a sensible idea.Gardening is brilliant for both physical and mental wellbeing. It k...

04/05/2026

Do you feel tight, stiff, or achy - even when you haven’t done anything strenuous?

A lot of people assume sports massage is only for athletes.

It’s not.

Most of the muscle tension we see comes from:
• Sitting at a desk
• Regular exercise
• Everyday stress and posture

The real question is:
👉 Is it just muscle tightness… or something more?

We’ve explained how to tell (and whether sports massage could help) here:

Tight muscles, ongoing aches, or injuries that don’t seem to fully settle are common problems - whether you’re active, working at a desk, or somewhere in between.Sports massage is often suggested as a solution, but many people aren’t entirely sure what it involves or whether it’s right for t...

29/04/2026

Proud to be in the latest edition of Exmoor Magazine 😊

Keep an eye out for us if you’re flicking through.

Supporting patients across Minehead and Exmoor.

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