Long Haul Flight Advice

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…

Rebel Recipes for Veganuary

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…

#RealPatients - Katy's Neck Pain

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…

New Years Resolutions

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…

Yin Yoga for Health and Relaxation

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…

Cold Weather Tips for Arthritis

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…

2019 Roundup

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…

Best Barre in Birmingham

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…

Women's Aid Christmas Appeal

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…

Unlimited Pilates in December

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…

Samantha's Christmas Tips

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…

Osteo’s Christmas Gift Guide 2019

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…

iO Awards 2019 – Second Place Prizes

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…

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid -Christmas Charity Appeal

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…

Emily - iO Award Finalist

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…