ReThread Health

03/09/2026

People often wait until something's gone badly wrong before they think about seeing an osteopath. A back that's finally given out. A knee that's stopped negotiating. I understand why, we're all busy, and booking an appointment can feel like one more thing on the list.

But bodies rarely fail out of nowhere. There's usually a long, quiet build-up before the loud moment. And that build-up is exactly where I can do the most good, not just patching things up afterwards, but helping you understand what's actually going on before it becomes a bigger problem.

It's not just about who you are today, it's about who you're going to be in 10 years. That's what prevention actually means to me.

You don't need to be in crisis to book in. If something feels a bit off, a bit stiff, a bit not-quite-right, that's a perfectly good reason to come and see me.

Booking online takes a couple of minutes.

https://back-on-track-health.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

Health

02/09/2026

When you're weighing up health information, it helps to know that some evidence is simply more reliable than other evidence.

At the top: systematic reviews and meta-analyses, where researchers combine results from many high-quality studies.

Then: large randomised controlled trials, then cohort studies, then case-control studies.

At the bottom: case reports, a description of one or two people's experience.

'My friend tried this and it worked' is, essentially, a case report.

Interesting. Not proof.

More on how to read the pyramid in this month's long thread,

https://rethreadhealth.co.uk/how-to-trust-what-you-see-online-2/

29/08/2026

The myth linking the MMR vaccine to autism began with a single 1998 study, later found to be fraudulent and retracted.

It has been thoroughly disproven by a robust body of high-quality research since. And yet it still circulates, and has contributed to real drops in vaccination rates.

This is what happens when misinformation gets a head start. It spreads faster and wider than the correction ever can.

It's not about blame. It's about understanding why a few careful checks, before you share or act on something, genuinely matter.

The full picture is in this month's long thread:

https://rethreadhealth.co.uk/how-to-trust-what-you-see-online-2/

26/08/2026

You don't need to analyse everything you read in forensic detail. But a few steady questions can make things feel a lot clearer:

Who wrote this?
Where's the proof?
When was this written?
What might be influencing this message?
Does it sound too good to be true?
Do other trusted sources say the same?

None of these take long. All of them help.

More detail on each one is in this month's long thread:

https://rethreadhealth.co.uk/how-to-trust-what-you-see-online-2/

21/08/2026

Researchers have developed a simple, evidence-based way to check whether health information is worth trusting. It is called CRABS.

C: Conflict of interest. Is someone trying to sell you something?
R: References. Are sources cited, and can you check them?
A: Author credentials. Is the person qualified to write about this?
B: Buzzwords. Does it lean on words like 'miracle' or 'secret'?
S: Scope of practice. Are they writing within their own area of expertise?

Spot several red flags at once and that is a strong sign to look elsewhere.

I've worked through a real example, a genuine peer-reviewed study against a typical piece of misinformation, in this month's long thread.

https://rethreadhealth.co.uk/how-to-trust-what-you-see-online-2/

18/08/2026

Every day, millions of us turn to the internet with a health question.

Some of what we find is well-grounded. Some is incomplete. Some is simply wrong.

Nearly a third of the most popular cancer articles on social media contain misinformation, and that kind of content tends to travel further and faster than the accurate version.

It is not a personal failing to find this confusing. It is simply the environment we are all navigating.

This month's long thread is about learning to tell the difference, calmly,
without becoming an anxious fact-checker of your own life.

Read the full piece on the website:
https://rethreadhealth.co.uk/how-to-trust-what-you-see-online-2/

16/04/2026

What to expect

Your first appointment is about understanding, not jumping in. We’ll talk. I’ll listen. I’ll assess how your body is moving and responding.

If it’s safe to do so I’ll provide treatment that is hands-on, considered and tailored — never rushed, never done to you without explanation or consent.

You will leave with a clearer sense of what’s happening, what we’re working on, and how this fits into your wider health.

If, at any point, I don’t believe osteopathic treatment is appropriate or safe for you, I will explain why and ensure you are supported to seek the most appropriate care elsewhere.

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16/04/2026

I’m Kerry Francis, a registered osteopath, I help people with musculoskeletal pain, aches and niggles with a growing focus on lifestyle medicine, prevention, and ageing well.

Osteopathy is a regulated primary care profession focused on understanding the body’s patterns and how they influence movement, comfort and function. With careful assessment, individualised manual treatment and personalised guidance, I support the musculoskeletal system, helping your body move more freely, reduce persistent discomfort and engage its own capacity to respond.

I see health and pain as something that needs attention, understanding, and support over time. Health has become rushed, fragmented, and reactive. My work is about helping people understand what’s happening in their bodies now, while protecting what matters later.