Craniosacral therapy session Winter can be a lot. Shorter days, busier diaries, less daylight, more time indoors  and for many people, a noticeable shift in how their body feels. Sleep can become lighter, stress can sit higher, and headaches or persistent pain patterns can feel more frequent. If that sounds familiar, craniosacral therapy can be a surprisingly powerful support  especially in the colder months. At Laura Fishlock Osteopathy, were proud to offer craniosacral t

Office with laptop workers If your first week back at work has come with a stiff neck, tight shoulders, or headaches that creep in by mid-afternoon, you’re not alone. January is a perfect storm for desk-related aches: we go from festive routines (different sleep, different movement, different posture) straight back into long hours sitting, driving, and staring at screens. The result is often that familiar “coat-hanger” tension across the shoulders, a tight jaw, or a neck that

When life feels a little out of balance, and aches or stiffness start to hold you back, it’s natural to look for gentle, effective ways to feel better. Osteopathy offers a warm, holistic approach that can help you regain comfort and mobility. If you’re curious about how this therapy can support your wellbeing, especially here in Kintbury, you’re in the right place. Let me walk you through the many benefits of osteopathy and how it might just be the key to a healthier, happier

Friends at Christmas "I love my friends and family, but I feel completely drained by constant social demands." Sound familiar? Especially during the festive season, even the most social among us can find their energy stretched thin. The truth is, social overload is real—and it’s more common than you think. Why Social Energy Runs Out (Even for Extroverts) Social connection is essential for health, but it comes with a cost. Your social battery isn’t infinite, and certain situat

Feeling more exhausted than usual lately? You're not imagining it. November creates the perfect storm for energy depletion, and understanding why can help you fight back against the seasonal slump. Understanding the November Energy Crisis As the days grow shorter and the year races toward its end, many of us find ourselves running on empty. This isn't just about being "a bit tired"—it's a genuine physiological response to multiple environmental and lifestyle stressors converg

Christmas Market Picture this: It's mid-December. You're standing in a crowded shopping centre, shoulders hunched, jaw clenched, mentally running through your endless to-do list while balancing shopping bags and dodging other stressed shoppers. Your neck feels tight, your head is starting to ache, and you can't remember the last time you took a proper breath. Sound familiar? If you've ever wondered why you start the new year feeling more exhausted than energized, you're not a

Friends laughing drinking coffee When you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from injury, or managing a health condition, you probably focus on the obvious factors: treatment quality, exercise consistency, nutrition, sleep. These matter enormously. But there's another factor—equally powerful yet often overlooked—that dramatically influences your healing trajectory. Social connection. This isn't about "positive thinking" or emotional comfort (though those help too). Soci

Have you noticed that your usual morning routine feels harder in October than it did in July? That your joints feel stiffer on cold mornings? That you're craving hearty foods and earlier bedtimes as the days shorten? You're not imagining it. Your body is responding to profound seasonal shifts—changes in temperature, daylight, atmospheric pressure, and even the angle of sunlight. These aren't inconveniences to overcome; they're natural adaptations that have kept humans thrivin

You're sitting at your desk when an urgent email arrives. Your shoulders tense. Your jaw clenches. Five minutes later, the email is dealt with, but your body hasn't received the memo. By evening, you're experiencing a headache, neck pain, and wondering where it came from. Welcome to the stress cascade—a physiological domino effect where brief moments of mental stress trigger hours of physical pain. Understanding this cascade is your key to interrupting pain before it takes ho

Imagine if your car could tell you exactly when it needed maintenance—before the engine light came on, before the breakdown on the motorway. Good news: your body already does this. The challenge? Most of us have forgotten how to listen. After treating thousands of patients across Berkshire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire, I've noticed a consistent pattern: those who learn to recognise their body's early warning signals spend far less time in pain and far more time living actively

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