Colne Osteopathy

01/10/2026

Mid back pain

A lot of people over the last few years have presented at the practice with mid back pain. Sometimes radiating up ward sometime radiating downward, usually right sided though it can be both.

This is a clinical picture that is far more common since the SARS-COVID of 2019...

In the comments below I have put a link to a presentation. There are a few possible reasons for the "BACK PAIN" as I have waxed lyrical about. I am putting this online so that people can be self aware and hopefully take self guided action. Clinicians even GP's would benefit from being aware that SUB CLINICAL presentations can occur particularly if "sick building" syndrome is suspected.

Symptoms can start after an impact or jarring event or immune challenge or environmental or toxic challenge. People will swear blind its a rib or back pain....

Cleansing the liver and supporting the deep lymphatic system is a VERY good idea.

There are various sources for liver abscess. It gets difficult to avoid long posts when trying to convey the clinical reasons.

A liver abscess is a pus-filled cavity in the liver, typically caused by bacteria, fungi, or parasites, with types including pyogenic, amoebic, and fungal. The condition has a significant mortality rate, and risk factors include advanced age, long-term diseases, and poor sanitation. Diagnosis involv...

30/09/2026

"its the links between foods, pathogens, and muscle joint pain that will suprise you".

There are quite startling links between pathogens of different types like bacteria and mould and their toxins. Then to slightly different flow patterns of lymph, and various immune responses as well as nutrient depletion.

These are complicated interactions...but I don't make the rules I just study the data and try to apply what is meaningful to clinical practice.

Example, there are hard to shift yeasts out there like Candida. But nutrients in coconut oil (cold pressed), the consumption of S. Boulardii as well as good lymph work and manual therapy is a very good combination to battle against it...

There is a huge amount of info on this approach...

28/09/2026

As winter comes......

As winter comes, we get less daylight less air flow in our homes as we try to keep warm.

BUT dear reader please note this link below, because if we don't manage a good air flow and indoor air quality we can suffer a lot of different symptoms.

Some experts recommend leaving leaky mould buildings but most people wont do that and black mould (various types) in particular is dangerously under estimated by most.

PLEASE DON'T UNDER ESTIMATE THE DANGERS OF BLACK MOULD
..I have seen small kids literally non verbal from being in black mould bedrooms to being chatty and alert when their families move.

Here is the link note the list of symptoms....

Discover the 17 signs of mold illness, from chronic fatigue and brain fog to skin rashes and anxiety. Learn how to spot hidden symptoms and take action with expert guidance. Act fast before mold takes control of your body and mind.

28/09/2026

Practice NOTICEs

There are no appointments available for next week 5th-10th October.

But you will still be able to make bookings on 01282 702 056.
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The charge of a 30 minute appointment will rise to £40 from 12th October.
Bookings made already will be honoured at the currant price of £35.

28/09/2026

"catching things early'

I have been in practice as an Osteopath for 21 years. About 30 years as a manual therapist.

One of the most challenging situations is when a patient insists that they are presenting with a type of pain that they have diagnosed from their own history or google.

The reason its challenging is this:

A person will swear blind that their pain is their old rib/shoulder/sciatica/nerve pain.
But what the vast majority of people do not know is that several underlying causes of pain can feel EXACTLY the same to a person.

I do not say this lightly its a very serious matter.

During my time in practice I have seen:

Liver cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Bowel Cancer
Bladder infection
Fatty liver

There is more on that, less serious conditions, but you get the picture.

ALL presenting as rib/hip/even leg pain (sciatica).

When I ask a patient to stand up and show me exactly where the pain is I am making a serious effort to screen and safe guard from conditions that by catching early can safe guard health.

On those rare occasions that patients insist, due to their history or google. That they have a certain condition and we don't agree its because I have seen enough to know something else is going on.

Dr's/Physios/Osteopaths/Chiropractors have whole seminars dedicated to this topic of NOT relying on previous diagnosis instead of conducting a proper review of symptoms.

That is why we can catch things early. That is why we can seem pedantic. I call it being diligent...not everyone is.

If we treat with out careful screening we can miss an underlying issue.

I hope that helps.

24/09/2026

Getting unfiltered daylight on your eyes or skin is incredibly healthy.

Just 15 minutes direct daylight has value. NO SUN CREAM.
..Unless your skin is so sensitive that you hit a histamine reaction in 15mins.

22/09/2026

Good Morning,

Today I am enjoying a bitter tea and realised a lot of people don't know what these are.

My tea is
Gentian,
Lavender,
lemon myrtle.

I bought all from the internet, rough pinches of these in a cafe tier and steeped for about 10mins.

I had to stop with coffee because it would leave me wrecked. I am on a long personal journey back to health and share some aspects on youtube .

I don't go into all the details of course but as a Nutritionist and Natural hygienist in addition to Osteopathy have found natural considerations very valuable in the right context.

21/09/2026

I have found my old juicer!!

All I have to do is chew my apple/carrot/pumpkin seeds etc gently and slowly until the foods is in really small bits/mushy..

😁

mm fresh juice

lol

21/09/2026

Dear Reader,

NUTRITION

I cannot over state the importance of a liver supporting cleansing diet at this point in time/season. eg garlic, raw apple c***r vinegar, these root (carrot, beetroot) and green veg, pumpkin seeds etc etc.

(Beware the silent impact of refined sugar- eventually you will pay the metabolic price...)

Your digestive structures including stomach, liver, spleen intestine, even bladder are entering the tough time of year. They refer to your muscles and can even mimic nerve pains, there are clues but not easy to spot.

As people age the strength of the immune system diminishes and more deliberate health behaviour should be followed.

For many this wont register as the discomforts experienced (innards to muscles etc.) will often feel EXACTLY the same as previous episodes in your life. I kid you not!

My job is to screen as effectively as I can and advise/treat accordingly.

To put a name to it, a fair few underlying causes of colitis and or bladder infection can occur.

I try to explain why I advise as I do knowing it gets rather complex rather fast.

But, ..I hope this helps.

Further info if desired below..

Common extraintestinal manifestations in ulcerative colitis and treatment options

10/09/2026

Dear Reader,

Traditionally, this time of year is when a lot of effort in clearing the guts is made.

With good reason, people eat vegetable broths and soups. Also use bitter,....YES BITTER, teas to help your intestines and digestion as a whole prepare for the winter months.

Eg Dandelion tea one or two cups a day.

The more sugar and less veg you eat the more likely you will be tired and achey in the coming months.

Fair warning given.

A really good option is a veg only carvery. EG Sycamore Farm or TOBY's if your local.

I also do smoothies with nutritious things in.

I hope that helps