Friday 27 July 2018

School's out for the Summer

Now that the Summer holidays have officially started you'll be out and about more with the children.
It's important for you to encourage your children to be physically active. They should try to do at least 40–60 minutes of exercise each day. 


If any of your family experience pain when exercising please contact your Osteopath. 
When an adult or child has been living a more sedentary lifestyle the muscles, tendons and other soft tissues are not conditioned to sudden bouts of exercise and can be easily torn or damaged. 
Having a health check can make sure there are no underlying issues that could be preventing you or your child from exercising and we can offer you a FREE 15 minute Osteopathic back and health assessment check. 
Give us a call today 01270 629933 or email info@weaverhouse.com 

Tuesday 17 July 2018

On your bike - for all the right reasons

To be fit and healthy you need to be physically active. Regular physical activity can help protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, mental illness, diabetes and arthritis. Riding your bike regularly is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young children to older adults. It's also fun, cheap and good for the environment.

Riding to work or the shops is one of the most time-efficient ways to combine regular exercise with your everyday routine. An estimated one billion people ride bicycles every day – for transport, recreation and sport. 

Cycling for health and fitness

It only takes two to four hours a week to achieve a general improvement to your health. Cycling is:
  • Low impact – it causes less strain and injuries than most other forms of exercise.
  • A good muscle workout – cycling uses all of the major muscle groups as you pedal.
  • Easy – unlike some other sports, cycling does not require high levels of physical skill. Most people know how to ride a bike and, once you learn, you don’t forget.
  • Good for strength and stamina – cycling increases stamina, strength and aerobic fitness.
  • As intense as you want – cycling can be done at very low intensity to begin with, if recovering from injury or illness, but can be built up to a demanding physical workout.
  • A fun way to get fit – the adventure and buzz you get from coasting down hills and being outdoors means you are more likely to continue to cycle regularly, compared to other physical activities that keep you indoors or require special times or places.
  • Time-efficient – as a mode of transport, cycling replaces sedentary (sitting) time spent driving motor vehicles or using trams, trains or buses with healthy exercise.

Health benefits of regular cycling

Cycling is mainly an aerobic activity, which means that your heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a workout. You will breathe deeper, perspire and experience increased body temperature, which will improve your overall fitness level. 

The health benefits of regular cycling include:

  • increased cardiovascular fitness
  • increased muscle strength and flexibility
  • improved joint mobility
  • decreased stress levels
  • improved posture and coordination
  • strengthened bones
  • decreased body fat levels
  • prevention or management of disease
  • reduced anxiety and depression.
Always remember to stay road safe when riding your bike and if there are cycle paths use them whenever you can and always wear a protective cycle helmet.

To discuss with us further about whether or not cycling is an appropriate exercise for you, give us a call to schedule your first or next appointment 01270 629933 
or email info@weaverhouse.com 

Wednesday 4 July 2018

Not all who wander are lost....

Some are just looking for Osteopathy.

Have you considered whether Osteopathy could help you but not known how to find out more? 

There are so many different treatments out there for different complaints and ailments so why should you choose Osteopathy? 
Osteopathy believes in “treating the patient, not the disease”, looking at your body as a whole and as an individual. The principle is that all body parts are interconnected and the function of one part of the body is dependant on another.

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is an effective form of manual medicine that aims to restore the body’s musculoskeletal system to a state of balance. Osteopathy uses a unique system of diagnosis and treatment that emphasises the structural integrity of the body to treat many disorders that result in pain and dysfunction.

What are the benefits? 

You can expect the following benefits:
  • Alleviate pain and tightness in the muscles, and joints
  • Assess the underlying cause of pain and discomfort
  • Increase the range of motion in the joints
  • Reduce problems in the spine due to poor posture or injury
  • Offer a non-invasive treatment for persistent pain and discomfort
  • Helps pregnant women adapt to physical and hormonal changes in their body
  • Reduces tension in the body that causes a headache or a migraine
Osteopathy also offers advantages that most people tend to overlook such as providing comfort for people suffering from chronic diseases such as arthritis and Asthma. Moreover, the treatment can help prevent recurrence of an injury or acute health problems by improving lifestyle factors through a series of relaxation techniques, exercise and dietary advice as well as education about risk factors. 
If you're still unsure if Osteopathy is right for you we are more than happy to give you a FREE 15 minute Osteopathic back and health assessment check.
Call or email us to make your appointment 01270 629933 or email 

Tuesday 3 July 2018

Our Summer Newsletter is now available!

Containing news and valuable information from our practitioners for the Summer season.


If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered in future newsletters or to ensure you receive the latest copy emailed to you 'fresh off the press' please do let us know, either by email at:info@weaverhouse.com or call us on 01270 629933 or even come and talk to our friendly Reception team in person!
Have a read of our Summer 2018 newsletter here Summer Newsletter