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We are situated in-between Twickenham and St Margarets train stations and have good bus links to Richmond, Teddington, Whitton and Isleworth.

We offer a range of treatments including Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Psycotherapy, Counselling, Alexander Technique, and Breast feeding counselling in a peaceful and professional environment.

04/11/2026

🍂 **Feeling a little stiffer as the weather turns colder?**

You're not imagining it! As the temperature drops, we often move a little less, spend more time sitting indoors and find ourselves hunching our shoulders against the cold.

All of which can leave our necks, backs and shoulders feeling tighter than usual.

A few simple ways to keep moving comfortably this autumn:

🍁 Take regular movement breaks throughout the day.

🍁 Keep up gentle stretching, even when you'd rather stay cosy indoors.

🍁 Wrap up warm and enjoy a brisk walk.

🍁 Join a Pilates or Yoga class - movement, strength and often a companionable group!

If you're feeling a little creaky, our friendly team of osteopaths and massage therapists at The Maris Practice in Twickenham are here to help.

**Keep moving, keep warm and look after yourself this November!** 🍂

30/10/2026

😬 Friday Check-In: Are Your Shoulders Up by Your Ears?

Go on, have a quick check…

Are you clenching your jaw?

Hunching your shoulders?

Holding your breath?

Sitting in exactly the same position you've been in for the last two hours?

It's amazing how much tension we can carry around without even noticing!

Before you head into the weekend, try this little reset:

🌿 Drop your shoulders away from your ears.

🌿 Unclench your jaw and relax your tongue.

🌿 Take three slow, comfortable breaths.

🌿 Stand up, stretch and have a little wander.

🌿 And perhaps put the kettle on. It is Friday, after all! ☕

Small moments of movement and relaxation can make a difference to how we feel.

Here's to heading into the weekend a little less tense than we started it!

Happy Friday and Happy Halloween from everyone at The Maris Practice. 💚

28/10/2026

🌙 Clocks Gone Back… But Has Your Body Caught Up?

An extra hour in bed sounds lovely, doesn't it? But the change in daylight can leave us feeling a little out of sorts.

If you're struggling to get going in the mornings, feeling sleepy earlier or finding your usual routine a bit harder, you're certainly not alone. The feeling is just like jet lag!

A few little things can help:

☀️ Catch some morning daylight – even a short walk can help your body clock adjust.

🚶 Keep moving – gentle exercise during the day can support better sleep.

☕ Watch the afternoon caffeine – that 4pm coffee might still be keeping you awake at bedtime.

📱 Wind down properly – give yourself a little screen-free time before bed.

🛏️ Keep a regular bedtime – consistency helps your body find its rhythm.

And remember, sometimes the best thing you can do is listen to your body and give yourself permission to slow down.

Darker evenings don't have to mean feeling permanently tired!

23/10/2026

Acupuncture: Tiny Needles, Big Questions!

“Does it hurt?”

It's probably one of the first questions people ask when they're thinking about trying acupuncture. And understandably so – nobody particularly loves the idea of needles! 😬

But acupuncture needles are incredibly fine, much thinner than those used for injections, and many people are pleasantly surprised by how little they feel.

You might notice a slight tingling, warmth or dull ache when a needle is inserted, but treatment shouldn't be sharply painful.

Why do people try acupuncture?

Acupuncture is used for a variety of concerns, including:

✨ Headaches and migraines

✨ Muscle tension and certain types of pain

✨ Joint discomfort

✨ Simply taking some time out to relax

There's evidence that acupuncture can help with some pain conditions, although results vary and it isn't a treatment for everything.

What happens during an appointment?

Your acupuncturist will talk through your symptoms and health history, explain the treatment and gently insert fine, sterile, single-use needles at selected points.

You then get to lie back and relax for a little while. Not a bad way to spend part of your day!

Curious about acupuncture but never quite taken the plunge?

Chat to Angelina, our acupuncturist, and she is happy to answer your questions.

Have you tried acupuncture, or are you still a little nervous about the needles?

20/10/2026

Your body called. It wants a break!!

Hands up if you've spent today doing any of the following…

💻 Hunched over a laptop for hours.

📱 Scrolling through your phone with your head tipped forward.

🛋️ Curled up on the sofa in a position that was comfortable 45 minutes ago.

🚗 Sitting in the car wondering why your hips feel about 20 years older when you get out.

🙋‍♀️ And then wondering why your neck, shoulders and back are complaining!

The thing is, **there's no such thing as one perfect posture**. Our bodies are designed to move, and even the most beautifully upright sitting position can become uncomfortable if we stay in it for too long.

So here's your friendly reminder from us:

✨ Change position regularly.

✨ Stand up and have a little wander.

✨ Stretch or move in whatever way feels good.

✨ Give those shoulders a wiggle and unclench your jaw!

**Your best posture is often your next posture.**

And if those everyday niggles are becoming persistent, our osteopaths are here to help.

Which one are you guilty of? 😂

16/10/2026

🍂🥶 **Whoa! The temperature has dropped and it's suddenly feeling very autumn-y!**

Anyone else catching themselves wandering around with their shoulders practically glued to their ears? 🙋‍♀️

As soon as the chilly weather arrives, all those familiar winter aches and niggles seem to come back with a vengeance.

But here's a little reminder from our osteopaths: **hunching your shoulders up to your ears won't actually make you any warmer!** 😂

So, here are **3 quick stretches to help persuade those shoulders to relax:**

🙆 **1. The Shoulder Shrug & Drop**
Breathe in and gently lift your shoulders towards your ears. Hold for a couple of seconds, then breathe out and let them drop. Repeat 5 times. Feel that tension melt away!

🧣 **2. The Gentle Neck Stretch**
Sit or stand tall, relax your shoulders and slowly tilt one ear towards the same shoulder (without lifting the shoulder to meet it!). Hold for 15–20 seconds, then swap sides. No pulling or forcing.

🪽 **3. The Shoulder Blade Squeeze**
Let your arms hang comfortably by your sides and gently draw your shoulder blades together, as though you're trying to hold a pencil between them. Hold for 5 seconds, relax and repeat 5 times.

And there you have it – a minute or two to remind your body that **the answer to chilly weather is another jumper, not permanently raised shoulders!** 🧥

Keep the movements gentle and comfortable, and stop if anything causes pain, dizziness or tingling.

If those winter aches and pains are becoming a regular nuisance, our osteopaths at The Maris Practice are always happy to help.

13/10/2026

Hands, feet, necks… oh, the life of an osteopath!

From stiff necks after a day at the computer to achy feet after a long walk and troublesome thumbs from endless scrolling – there's never a dull moment in an osteopath's treatment room!

We often think of osteopathy as being all about backs, but our osteopaths see a wonderfully varied collection of aches, pains and niggles.

👋 **Hands & wrists** – aching thumbs, stiff fingers and discomfort from repetitive movements.

🦶 **Feet & ankles** – sore heels, stiff ankles and those mysterious niggles that appear when you least expect them.

💆 **Necks & shoulders** – tension, stiffness and the occasional feeling that your shoulders have taken up permanent residence somewhere near your ears!

Sometimes it's the smallest joints that cause the biggest frustrations.

Our osteopaths look at how your body moves and works as a whole, helping to understand what's contributing to your discomfort and discussing ways to manage it.

08/10/2026

**Things your body would quite like you to stop ignoring… 👀**

That shoulder that’s been “a bit niggly” for six months.

The headache you get every Friday.

The fact you’re exhausted even after a full night’s sleep.

The bloating you’ve decided is just *one of those things*.

The backache that mysteriously disappears when you’re on holiday.

The jaw you’ve apparently been clenching since 2023.

And that knee that makes a noise you’re fairly sure knees **shouldn’t** make. 😬

We’re all very good at adapting to little aches, pains and changes and carrying on regardless. But sometimes your body is trying to get your attention.

**Maybe it’s worth listening.**

At The Maris Practice, our team looks at the person as a whole and can help you explore what might be contributing to the way you’re feeling.

And no, Googling it at 11.47pm doesn’t count. 😂

**What has your body been trying to tell you lately?**

05/10/2026

# # # Things we apparently start saying after 40… 👀

“I slept funny.”

“My knee does that now.”

“I need my glasses to find my glasses.”

“Was it always this noisy in here?”

“I can’t drink coffee after 3pm.”

“I’m not going out *that* late.”

“I just need to sit down for five minutes.”

“Why is the music so loud?”

“I used to be able to eat that.”

“Hang on, I need more light to read this.”

And the classic…

**“I didn’t even DO anything – why does that hurt?”** 😂

Getting older might be inevitable, but feeling ancient doesn’t have to be. If your body has started adding a few new phrases to your vocabulary, our team at **The Maris Practice** may be able to help keep you moving, sleeping and feeling a little more like yourself.

Which one have you caught yourself saying? Or, even better, **what have we missed?** 👇

04/10/2026

The Sunday evening health plan

Sunday evening:
This week I’m going to sleep eight hours, drink two litres of water, cook everything from scratch, exercise every day, meditate, stretch and stop looking at my phone.

Monday, 3.17pm:
☕☕☕🍪

Perhaps being healthy doesn't need to be quite so heroic.

A walk. A decent lunch. Going to bed half an hour earlier. Ten minutes without your phone. Booking that appointment you've been meaning to make.

Small things count. And thankfully, perfection has never been a prerequisite for feeling better. ❤️

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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.themarispractice.com/

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