If you have seen me clinic and have been on a flight you have probably heard me give you advice and how to avoid being stationary as much as possible when on a flight. Over Christmas I went on a long-haul flight and have put my exercise plan in motion. My Flight went from […]
For 2020, our team’s New Year’s Resolution is to read more! To this point, we have decided to select one coffee table book each month for our patients to enjoy in the waiting room. In the spirit of getting into the New Year in a healthy, we have chosen Sutton Coldfield local, Niki Webster’s […]
What causes your neck pain? I became a Sports Therapist following years of neck and shoulder pain. It wasn’t from an acute injury but years of neglect. I took my neck for granted and the sports I chose to do added to the issue. Looking up at a rock climbing wall for years unfortunately created […]
So two thirds of the first month of the new Year are already over. Statistics are not very kind to those that have started a new habit or are following a goal. The NHS reckons that only 10% actually stick to them in the long. Of a population polled by the health care insurer BUPA, […]
Take the first step to health; Yin Yoga = Relaxed At this time of year it is hard to muster the energy to run on a treadmill, do a fitness class or swim lengths of a luke warm pool, but one healthy habit you could adopt is Yin Yoga. It takes minimal physical effort and […]
The cold, damp weather in the wintertime plagues our patients with osteoarthritis at the clinic. With the weather not set to improve for several months yet, it’s high time we shared our pro tips for tackling any increase in pain levels. Keep Toasty A thermal layer goes a long way in keeping the heat […]
What a year 2019 has been for our team here at Ebrook Osteopathy and Sports Clinic! We’ve seen babies born, new practitioners join, awards won, and our team really settle into their new home in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. We’ve welcomed Lizzie Watters to the team this year, and she has made a […]
The Pilates Lounge in Sutton Coldfield have always had a reputation for the most amazing barre classes – that’s just a given. But when I went to class this Saturday, my eyes were opened! Gemma Allwood is a home-grown teacher in the truest sense; a client turned teacher in just under 3 years, Gemma […]
This year our clinic has been collecting Christmas donations for Women’s Aid; to help them help women and children who find themselves in crisis, seeking refuge. We have had an absolutely overwhelming response so far, with our waiting room being transformed into a donation sorting office! We quickly ran out of space, and have had […]
What is the perfect antidote to festive fatigue? It’s Pilates! Feeling sluggish after too many mince pies? All cramped up from watching Christmas specials on the sofa? (Or just want to avoid your family for an hour?!) Pilates Lounge have indulged us with an Unlimited Class offer for December this year; to give you the […]
Christmas is fast approaching! Which can mean extra stress levels, especially at the weekends when we try and cram in the Christmas shopping and subject ourselves to carrying those gift-laden shopping bags through the crowds. Add to this the extra pressure of cleaning the house, the food preparation and cooking for your friends and family […]
The festive season can be pretty overwhelming! Giving your loved ones a thoughtful and useful gift can be a real head-scratcher. Thankfully, our team are on hand to help – with their top picks for festive gifts. Here’s our top pick for the… Stocking Stuffer Soft tissue releasers – from £8.00 on Amazon and […]
Our team attended the 2019 Institute of Osteopathy Awards at the beginning of November, and were thrilled to walk away with not one, but two accolades! Emily was the first to receive an award – coming in second place in the Principle of the Year category. Being a Principal Osteopath means that Emily has a […]
Following the success of our Erdington Food Bank collection in 2018, Ebrook Osteopathy and Sports Clinic are this year welcoming donations for Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid. This local charity, nominated by our Sports Therapist Michelle D’Arcy, supports women and children affected by gender-based abuse including domestic violence, forced marriage, FGM, sexual assault and […]
Emily Ward graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2014, returning to her home town, Sutton Coldfield and establishing the Ebrook Osteopathy and Sports Clinic that same year. Being 22, Emily didn’t have experience or business acumen to draw upon, but began a steep learning curve, putting her energy into developing her clinic as […]
