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Treatments for Babies and Children

There’s nothing more worrying than when your little one is unwell, upset or in discomfort. At the Bridge Centre, we have a selection of therapies that offer support to our little treasures, to help get them back to their havoc-wreaking selves! Osteopathy for Babies and Children (often referred to as Paediatric or Cranial Osteopathy). Osteopathy…

Post-natal checks with Osteopath Cathy Travis

Osteopath Cathy Travis completed her Natal Foundations Training with Everything Natal and is available to help new Mum’s looking for support with post birth concerns. The post-natal check is wide-ranging and covers posture, a diastasis recti check, an external pelvic floor assessment, an examination of caesarean section scars and the abdominal wall. Check-ups can be…

Musculoskeletal Disorders & The Workplace

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Musculoskeletal disorders are a common work-related illness in the UK and include problems like lower back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain issues. Whatever your career, if you undertake any repetitive or strenuous activity, you may be susceptible to any of the above. Here at The Bridge Centre, we encounter these types of conditions on…

Face the Flush – A Guide to the Menopause

The menopause might be a natural part of aging for women, but with its long-lasting and wide-ranging symptoms that can span several years, it might not feel like a very natural process at times! Here at The Bridge Centre we’re committed to helping you navigate these changes and supporting you to take control of the…

Pregnancy Massage with Samantha Jackson

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What elements makes a pregnancy massage different from a ‘normal’ massage? Mainly positioning – I tend to work with ladies lying on their side and use pillows under the head, bump and between the knees. Can any expectant Mum have a Pregnancy Massage? Most* expectant mums can have a pregnancy massage from 12 weeks onwards.…

Lymphatic Drainage Massage – What is it and when could it help?

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What is the Lymphatic system? The Lymphatic System is part of your immune system, it is made up of Lymph Nodes, Tonsils, the Spleen and Adenoids. The Lymphatic System’s main function is to help defend your body from viruses and infections by flushing out toxins in the body. The Lymphatic System contains Lymph Nodes. Lymph…