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Sarah Boughtwood Osteopath

Structural, holistic Osteopath, treating a range of aches and pains. Specialising in Back pain & Pre

What Osteopaths treat
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Muscle aches
- Back pain
- Occupational injuries
- Joint problems
- Knee pain
- Breathing issues
- Frozen shoulder
- Ankle sprains
- Pregnancy related aches & pains
- Sciatica
- Sinus & ear infections
- Ligament sprains
- Tennis & Golfers elbow
- Shoulder pain
- Running injuries
- Hip pain
- Sporting injuries
- Postural issues
- Pelvic pain
- Restricted mobility
- Jaw pain

09/08/2026

Supporting your recovery after birth

Bringing your baby into the world is incredible, but it's also a huge physical event for your body. Whether you've had a straightforward birth, a long labour, an assisted delivery or a caesarean section, your body deserves time, care and support as it recovers.

One of the questions I'm asked most often is, "𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆?"
The answer is simple: whenever you feel ready. If that's the next day, that's absolutely fine. If it's several weeks later, that's fine too. Every birth and every recovery is different, and your treatment is tailored to where you're at.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴:
• Lower back and pelvic pain
• Neck and shoulder tension from feeding and carrying your baby
• Hip discomfort
• Rib pain
• General stiffness and muscle soreness as your body adapts to caring for your newborn

I know leaving the house with a new baby can feel overwhelming, so please know that your support person and your baby are always welcome at your appointment.

Need to feed, cuddle or settle your little one? No problem. We simply pause treatment and continue when they're ready. Appointments are relaxed, flexible and designed around you and your baby's needs.

Your body has done something extraordinary. Looking after yourself isn't a luxury—it's an important part of your recovery so you can feel more comfortable and confident as you settle into life with your new baby.

If you're ready for some support, I'd love to help. Book an appointment when you feel ready, ideally a 4-6week post postpartum appointment check up, or earlier if you have aches and pains.

08/08/2026

Top Tip: Do something every day that fills your cup. ☕ 🤎

Life can be busy, especially during pregnancy, postpartum or while juggling work, family and everything in between. It's easy to put yourself at the bottom of the list, but taking just 10-15 minutes for yourself can make a real difference to your mental and physical wellbeing.

The good news? Filling your cup doesn't have to be expensive or take hours.

𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀:
• Calling a friend for a chat
• Sitting outside in the sunshine with a cup of tea
• Going for a gentle walk
• Doing a few stretches
• Reading a chapter of a book
• Listening to your favourite podcast or music
• Taking a few slow, deep breaths before the day begins

When we take time to recharge, we're often more patient, more resilient and better able to care for the people around us.

Looking after yourself isn't selfish—it's an important part of staying healthy.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗽? 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 👇

08/08/2026

"My hip hurts wake me every few hours at night."

If you've found yourself saying this during pregnancy, you're definitely not alone.
Pregnancy hip pain is one of the most common reasons women come to see me.

𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝘀:
• A deep ache in the side of the hip
• Pain when lying on one side at night
• Sharp pain when rolling over in bed
• Soreness when walking or climbing stairs
• A feeling that the hip is "stuck", "clicking" or "giving way"
• Pain that spreads into the buttock or down the outside of the thigh

𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻?
As your pregnancy progresses, your body changes in incredible ways. Your growing baby shifts your centre of gravity, your muscles work harder to support you, and your joints experience different forces than they did before pregnancy. Add in sleeping on your side for months, and it's no surprise that the hips can become sore and irritated.

The good news is that hip pain isn't something you simply have to "put up with" until your baby arrives.
Osteopathic treatment aims to identify the source of your pain, improve the movement of the joints and surrounding muscles, reduce tension and help your body adapt to the changes of pregnancy. Treatment is always tailored to your stage of pregnancy and comfort.

Whether your pain is stopping you from sleeping, exercising, walking the dog or simply enjoying your pregnancy, I'd love to help you feel more comfortable.

I𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

07/08/2026

You don't have to stop exercising because you're in pain. In fact, my goal is to help you get back to it. 🏋️‍

One of the most common things I hear from patients is, "I've had to stop exercising because it hurts."

Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or dealing with everyday aches and pains, movement is often an important part of staying healthy.

While there are times when exercise needs to be modified, stopping altogether isn't always the answer.

My goal isn't simply to reduce your pain while you're lying on the treatment table. It's to help you move more comfortably so you can get back to the activities that matter to you—whether that's strength training, walking, running, Pilates, yoga, keeping up with your children, or simply enjoying everyday life without discomfort.

During your appointment, we'll identify what's contributing to your pain, use hands-on osteopathic treatment to improve how your body is moving, and discuss practical advice and exercises to support your recovery.

Exercise is medicine, and when your body is functioning well, it becomes much easier to stay active.

If pain is stopping you from doing what you love, you don't have to just put up with it. Let's work together to get you moving with confidence again.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆.

07/08/2026

Pregnancy is a special journey in a woman's life but it can bring unwanted aches & pains. Sarah specialises in treating pregnant & postpartum women, helping their body adapt to the changes & make them as comfortable as possible. Follow Sarah Boughtwood Pregnancy & Postpartum Osteopath for tips & tricks to help you along the way. Sarah is ACC registered, with no referral required. To book an appointment use the online booking system.

06/08/2026

🌿 Why I became an osteopath...

People often ask me why I chose osteopathy, and the answer has evolved over the years.

I've always known I wanted to work in health, medicine and wellbeing. I wanted a career where I could genuinely help people feel better and improve their quality of life.

What drew me to osteopathy was its whole-body approach. Rather than simply treating where someone feels sore, we look at how the entire body is functioning and why that pain may have developed in the first place. That way of thinking just made sense to me.
After graduating, I enjoyed treating a wide range of patients and conditions, but everything changed after the birth of my second child nine years ago.

Experiencing pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery myself gave me a whole new appreciation for the incredible changes a woman's body goes through. It sparked a passion for helping women navigate this stage of life with less pain, more confidence and the support they deserve.

As a mum to an 11-year-old and a 9-year-old, I bring not only my clinical knowledge but also the understanding that comes from having walked this journey myself. While every pregnancy and every family is different, I know first-hand that motherhood can be both incredibly rewarding and incredibly demanding.

One of my favourite parts of being an osteopath is that helping one person often means helping the whole family. A pregnant mum might come to see me with pelvic pain, then later her partner books in after hurting his back doing DIY, or her mum visits after straining herself in the garden. Before long, I'm caring for multiple generations of the same family.

I genuinely love the diversity of my job. Every day is different. Every patient has their own story, their own goals and their own reason for walking through my door. Whether I'm helping someone through pregnancy, supporting their recovery after birth, or treating everyday aches and pains, it's a privilege to be part of their journey.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with their care over the years. I truly love what I do, and I look forward to helping many more families move, feel and live better.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲.

05/08/2026

What happens during your first osteopathic appointment?

If you've never seen an osteopath before, it's completely normal to feel a little unsure about what to expect.
From the moment you walk through the door, my goal is to make you feel comfortable, listened to, and supported.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
• A detailed discussion about your symptoms, pregnancy (or postpartum recovery), medical history, lifestyle and goals.
• An assessment of how your body is moving, including your posture, joints, muscles and overall movement patterns.
• A personalised treatment using gentle, hands-on osteopathic techniques tailored specifically to you and your stage of pregnancy or recovery. This is not limited just to where you are sore. Treatment is of the whole body to give you the best outcome.
• Practical advice, exercises and strategies to help you manage your symptoms between appointments.

Every treatment is individual. There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach.

Whether you're experiencing pelvic pain, back pain, rib discomfort, headaches, neck pain or simply want to feel more comfortable throughout your pregnancy, we'll work together to create a plan that supports you.

And because life doesn't stop when you're pregnant or have little ones...
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. I understand that childcare isn't always possible, and I want your visit to be as relaxed and stress-free as possible.

You don't have to just "put up with" pain during pregnancy or after birth. If you're ready to feel more comfortable and move with greater ease, I'd love to help.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 and let's support your body through every stage of your journey.

04/08/2026

Pregnancy Myth: "You're eating for two." 🥗

You've probably heard it before...
"Go on, you're eating for two!"
While it's a lovely excuse to enjoy an extra treat, the reality is a little different.
During pregnancy, your body doesn't need twice as much food – it needs more nutrients.

In the first trimester, most women don't need any extra calories. As pregnancy progresses, energy requirements gradually increase, but it's usually only the equivalent of a healthy snack each day in the second and third trimesters.

Rather than focusing on eating more, try to focus on eating well:
• Protein to support your growing baby and changing body
• Calcium for healthy bones
• Iron to help prevent anaemia
• Healthy fats for your baby's brain development
• Plenty of fruit, vegetables and wholegrains for vitamins and fibre
And remember... pregnancy isn't all or nothing.

There will be days when all you can manage is toast because of nausea, and other days when you're hungrier than usual. Both can be completely normal. Listen to your body, nourish it where you can, and don't feel guilty for enjoying the occasional treat.

Growing a baby is hard work, and your body is doing an incredible job.

If pregnancy aches and pains are making it difficult to stay active or comfortable, osteopathic treatment can help relieve discomfort, improve mobility, and support you throughout your pregnancy.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 and let us help you enjoy a more comfortable pregnancy.

01/08/2026

Supporting your recovery after birth 🤍

Your baby has arrived... but your body has been through an incredible journey too.
Whether you had a vaginal birth or a C-section, the weeks after birth are a time of healing, recovery and adjusting to life with your little one. It's completely normal to experience aches and pains as your body adapts to its new role.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲:
• Lower back or pelvic pain.
• Neck and shoulder tension from feeding and cuddling.
• Wrist or thumb pain from lifting your baby.
• Hip discomfort.
• Tightness around your C-section scar.
• General muscle fatigue from interrupted sleep and caring for a newborn.

While these aches are common, they don't have to become your "new normal."

Osteopathic treatment provides gentle, hands-on care to help reduce muscle tension, improve joint mobility and support your body's natural recovery after birth. Treatment is always tailored to you, helping you move more comfortably so you can focus on what matters most—enjoying life with your new baby.

Remember, postpartum recovery isn't just about your baby. Your recovery matters too.

If you're feeling sore, stiff or uncomfortable after birth, I'd love to help support you through this next chapter.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

31/07/2026

Pelvic pain in pregnancy isn't "just part of being pregnant." 🤰

As your pregnancy progresses, your pelvis adapts to support your growing baby. Hormonal changes, shifting posture, increasing load and changes in the way your joints move can all contribute to pelvic pain.

𝗣𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴:
• Sacroiliac joints (SIJ) – located at the back of your pelvis where your spine meets your pelvis.
• Sacrum – the triangular bone at the base of your spine that helps transfer weight through your pelvis.
• Coccyx (tailbone) – pain can develop after sitting for long periods or when changing positions.
• P***c symphysis – the joint at the front of your pelvis, often associated with sharp or aching pain (sometimes called pelvic girdle pain or SPD).

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• Pain across the lower back or buttocks.
• Pain over one or both SI joints.
• Pain directly over the p***c bone.
• Tailbone pain when sitting or standing.
• Pain when rolling over in bed.
• Pain walking, climbing stairs or standing on one leg (such as getting dressed).
• Clicking, grinding or feelings of instability in the pelvis.
• Difficulty getting in and out of the car or turning in bed.

The good news is that you don't have to simply put up with it!

Osteopathic treatment aims to identify which structures are contributing to your pain and uses gentle, pregnancy-safe hands-on techniques to improve joint mobility, reduce muscle tension, optimise movement patterns and help your body adapt to the physical changes of pregnancy.

Many women notice they can move more comfortably, sleep better and get back to enjoying everyday activities with less pain.
If pelvic pain is making your pregnancy harder than it needs to be, early treatment can make a real difference.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁.

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http://www.sarahboughtwoodosteopath.co.nz/

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