5 reasons why parents may want to see an Osteopath
Today, we’re focusing on YOU parents. We've teamed up with Osteo & Physio in Regents Park to bring you some information about ways you can look after yourself, both physically and mentally. We know it's not all plain sailing with kids!
Much like CocoRios principles of providing quality child care in a unique creative setting completely tailored to the families’ requirements, Osteo & Physio provide local Londoners with quality care by easing pain and improving movement. So here’s your chance to let us mind the kids and get yourself to Regents park for some TLC, they even offer a free 15 minute taster session so you are able to meet their team and see if treatment is right for you!
We sat down with Osteo & Physio in Regents Park to get the top 5 reasons why parents could benefit from seeing an Osteopath.
“Here at Osteo & Physio in Regent’s park, we see a huge number of parents experiencing new aches and pains especially in the neck and lower back. There are many causes, ranging from running around with the kids and picking them up, having a poor home workplace set-up if they are having to balance work & family life to just people generally being more stressed.” - Radhika Madahar Principal Osteopath
They take the time to understand the cause of your symptoms
One of the huge benefits of the Regent’s park clinic is that they take the time with all their patients to form a diagnosis for the symptoms you are feeling. They know how overwhelmed and frustrated it can be when you are experiencing pain and you don’t know what is causing it. The temptation is often to use ‘doctor google’, but this can do more damage than good. The initial consultation is spent talking through your symptoms, your past history and other variables that may be impacting your pain. They then formulate both a specific diagnosis and treatment plan for you to get you back on your feet as soon as possible.
2. They are musculoskeletal experts providing hands on treatment
All their therapists provide hands-on treatment to help with your pain & symptoms; this can include soft tissue massage, dry needling and movement of the body. Using hands-on treatment in conjunction with exercises, allowing the therapists to create a highly tailored treatment programme for long term successful and lasting results for you as parents.
3. Taking some time for yourself
Being a parent is an incredibly rewarding role but one mustn’t forget to take some time to relax and reset, this could be in the form of having an osteopathic session. They have found that relaxing the body, removing tension and tightness can have an incredibly positive impact on your mental health. By experiencing less pain and tension, you are more likely to be able to do everything you would like with your family and therefore feel happier and healthier.
4. Reducing the risk of burnout & high levels of stress
Burnout can be due to high physical and mental demands on a person over a longer period of time; physical symptoms could include having a higher risk of injury and/or pain experienced in the body. Regular small changes can be really positive to look after yourself; if your body is moving & functioning better, you are more likely to be able to go for walks, spend time with your children and participate in exercises or activities you really enjoy and therefore feel less overwhelmed and burnt out.
5. A service that fits your schedule
An incredibly important part of how they run their clinics is the ease & speed by which parents can book. They know time can be very precious when looking after your children and therefore they have availability in the evenings and on weekends. They also have the Osteo and Physio app where you can book in as/when you need at a touch of a button.
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