Stretch – Loosen Stiff Shoulders
This exercise is great for many shoulder conditions and to relieve general stiffness in the area. 1. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. 2. Lean forwards from your waist. 3. Rest one arm on a chair, table or wall. 4. Allow your other arm to hang...Why I Love Backpacks and You Should Too
I have a confession to make. I love backpacks. I am a backpack enthusiast. It’s all because they are the most spine friendly way to carry your things. Carrying a bag on just one shoulder obviously places extra strain on the nearby muscles. It also causes your...Walthamstow Walks – Hollow Pond (Hornbeam Trail)
Autumn weekends are perfect for walks in the forest. It looks absolutely beautiful as all the leaves turn orange and red, and it isn’t super muddy yet. It’s usually a comfortable temperature for walking; not too hot or cold, and when you get home...Ashlins Featured in The E List Magazine
We are in September’s E List magazine! The E List is a community magazine covering culture and lifestyle in Walthamstow. They have launched a new health and wellbeing section which we are proud to be part of. Pick up your copy from Ashlins or a variety of shops,...Ashlins in Waltham Forest Feel Good Festival
Ashlins Natural Health is taking part in Waltham Forest’s Feel Good Festival. Pop in to the clinic to see our exhibition on living a healthy lifestyle the natural way. It features a display by yours truly explaining the effects of poor posture and what to do...Weekend Reads: August: Headaches, Tube Map and Virtual Reality
It’s the end of August and here are my favourite health reads from the month: 1. 11 Surprising way to get rid of headaches 2. Virtual reality has been helping paralysed people to walk again 3. How beneficial is exercise when you’re inhaling polluted...How to Sit Properly When You Use a Laptop
I’ve already covered how to sit correctly at a desk top computer. Laptops are a little trickier to deal with – they force you to look down at the screen. This stresses the muscles and ligaments at the back of your neck and shoulders and can lead to pain...Benefits of Vitamin D – Get some Sunshine while you Can!
Have you heard of Vitamin D? Do you have enough of it? Vitamin D is made by your skin when it comes in to contact with sunlight, and it is super important for general health. Vitamin D is necessary for: – Normal bone and tooth development – Healthy bone...Stretches for Summer Holidays
Take some time to look after your body while you’re on holiday this summer. Carrying heavy luggage, sitting in uncomfy plane seats and sleeping in unfamiliar beds can all take their toll on your body. Every summer I see lots of people returning from holiday...
Antonieta, Nadia and Sarah are a team of 3 experienced Osteopaths in Walthamstow, E17. We can help you recover from back pain, jaw problems, neck issues and much more.
To make an appointment call 020 8520 5268 or book online.
