Why We Look At The Whole Picture

The main reason most patients visit Leyton Osteopaths is because of PAIN. As unpleasant as it is, we need pain. It is our warning system, letting us know that something is wrong and we need to take action to fix it.

But we believe that the best care doesn’t just treat symptoms — it treats you as a whole person.

Arete

I've recently been reading a book called Arete: Activate Your Heroic Potential by Brian Johnson, and it’s packed with timeless wisdom about ‘living well’.The direct translation of Arete is ‘virtue’ or ‘excellence’, but it has a deeper meaning. Something closer to ‘expressing the best version of yourself moment to moment to moment.

Are You Dabbling in Rehabilitation?

I wanted to share a simple but powerful idea — something that could help you or someone you care about who's dealing with persistent pain or a more serious injury. One of the most effective strategies I use in clinic is increasing the level of commitment to the recovery process. It sounds obvious, but it's often the […]

Are You Making This Common Back Pain Mistake?

One of the most frequent — and understandable — mistakes I see people make when dealing with back pain (or any acute injury, for that matter) is pushing too hard, too soon. We’ve all heard the advice: “Keep active.” And yes — that’s absolutely true. Staying mobile is important. Resting in bed for days on end is rarely […]

Creating Consistency With A Stretching & Mobility Routine

Over the past couple of months, I’ve been feeling quietly pleased with myself — I’ve finally established a helpful new habit: a consistent evening stretching and mobility routine. Building positive habits is a genuine superpower when it comes to improving your health. So I thought I’d share what helped me establish this one — in […]

What We Treat

This week, a patient (who I was treating for back pain) asked if I knew anyone who could help with his shoulder injury. I was a little surprised — because shoulder injuries are one of the most common issues we treat. That made me realise: I probably haven’t done the best job of explaining what […]