Essex, in Southeast England, is a diverse county. The southern end of the county is considered part of Greater London, and much of the population works in central London. However, most of the county north of the Green Belt, with the exception of major towns like Colchester and Chemsford, is rural, with only small villages and hamlets dotting the rolling countryside.
Southern Essex is closely linked to London by the M11 and M25 motorways. Citizens in southern Essex also take advantage of the county’s excellent access to public transportation. The London Underground Central Line serves the Epping Forest district of Essex, with stops in Buckhurst Hill through to the line’s terminus in Epping. Rail routes also connect Southend-on-Sea with central London. While the ease of public transportation gives city workers the ability to settle outside of the stuffy city streets with their families, Essex commuters and Essex Osteopaths will both tell you that the daily grind can wreak havoc on joints and muscles.
Essex Osteopaths frequently see the effects of long hours spent on the train – not to mention the even longer hours in front of a computer screen. When the body stays in the same position for an extended period of time without relief, Essex Osteopaths explain, pressure can build up unnaturally. Because of the length of time spent getting to and from work, many commuters find no time for activities and exercise during the work week. This means that the same muscles and joints are getting the same strain day after day with no chance to stretch or relax. Essex Osteopaths emphasize daily exercise, even just stretching at home, to relax and loosen those muscles. Essex Osteopaths can also recommend postural techniques for your work environment or the train ride, which can help commuters minimize the pressure they put on their lower back, neck, and shoulders.
The county of Essex in Southeast England is a haven for those looking for a suburban, family environment, as well as a more rural lifestyle. Luckily, Essex Osteopaths are adept at handing all kinds of aches and pains, whether your commute takes you to London or to your backyard.
Suffolk, a predominately rural county on the east coast of England, has miles of rolling farmland but also several larger towns like Ipswich and Newmarket. Citizens from both town and country turn to local Suffolk Osteopaths to relieve aches and pains associated with everything from farming to office work.
The charming seaside town of Southend-on-Sea offers a pier of over a mile long, as well as a well-known amusement park. If your day full of zero-G forces from Southend‚s roller coasters leaves your back aching, just visit one of the local Southend-on-Sea Osteopaths.
The town of Chelmsford, the birthplace of radio, has been an important engineering and industrial centre since the 19th century. Today, commuters traveling into Chelmsford and out to London can all turn to Chelmsford Osteopaths for postural advice for minimizing the effects of a daily commute.
The town of Colchester in Southeast England is the oldest recorded town in Britain. Its citizens are very active in the many local sports clubs and frequently turn to local Colchester Osteopaths for relief from sports injuries or chronic pain.
Ilford, just northeast of central London, is a suburban area with a family atmosphere. Ilford Osteopaths are committed to taking care of the whole family and treat patients from tiny babies to the elderly.
The town of Walthamstow is famous for its greyhound racing track, as well as for its bustling market. As Walthamstow‚s market claims to be the longest in Europe, residents can sometimes "shop ‚till they drop." When they do, Walthamstow Osteopaths are there to get them back on their feet again.
The content of this page is informed by feedback from osteopathic practitioners in Scotland and also practices in Manchester. Further input was received from clinics in Croydon and osteopaths in the Bromley area. Finally a contribution was made by a practitioner in Derby.