Osteopaths in Nottingham

The city of Nottingham in the East Midlands has a rich history, dating from pre-Roman times. Nottingham is perhaps most well known to outsiders for its legendary associations with Robin Hood, the hero of the poor and defender against injustice and tyranny. According to legend, Robin Hood and his band of “Merry Men” were based in Sherwood Forest and frequently fought against the Sheriff of Nottingham, who abused his position by levying excessive taxes and persecuting the poor. Though the accuracy of the legend is greatly questioned, it has a large presence in the area.  Many of the city’s tourist attractions are centred on the fable, including Nottingham Castle Museum, the famous Robin Hood statue, and ‘Major Oak’ in Sherwood Forest, where Robin Hood is said to have hidden from his enemies.

Robin Hood is also the official mascot of Nottingham Forest Football Club, currently in League One of the Coca-Cola Football League.  One of Nottingham’s local Osteopaths, Vaughn Cooper, works with Nottingham Forest F.C., treating players’ sports injuries and providing ongoing care to ensure the team is in the best possible health. Because Osteopaths are musculo-skeletal specialists, they are the often the best choice for those suffering from sports injuries, which are usually related to muscles, tendons and joints. The Osteopathic holistic approach also means that Osteopaths will not only focus on the location of the pain but will search for clues about the source and cause of the condition. By finding this source, Osteopaths can ensure that the pain won’t come back.

Two universities, the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, call Nottingham home. Together, the schools have over 40,000 full-time students, which is nearly 15% of the city’s population.  This large percentage of young university students, combined with Nottingham’s large teenage alternative scene and strong grass roots music culture, gives Nottingham a young and hip vibe, attractive to many young families.  Osteopaths in Nottingham, like Jenny Pritchard, cater specifically to young families, especially pregnant women who are experiencing pain during the pregnancy.  As a woman’s body adapts to its changing shape during pregnancy, shifts in weight and spinal position can sometimes cause painful pressure on the muscles and vertebrae of the lower back.  Nottingham Osteopaths can provide pain relief and offer tips for helping the body adjust to this new shape.