The AOC Blog
Check out our blog for news, updates and some self help tips and treatments.
Osteopathy for Babies and Children in Aberdeen: A Parent's Guide
How osteopathy for babies and children works, the gentle techniques used, how it may help, what we will not claim, when to see your GP, and what a visit costs.
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Vitamin D in Scotland: Why the NHS Says Take a Supplement from October to March
From October to March the sun in Scotland is too weak to make vitamin D. What the NHS advises, who needs a supplement all year, and how much is too much.
How to Choose an Osteopath in Aberdeen: the Register, Insurance and Five Questions to Ask
How to check the GOsC register, what registration guarantees, how health insurance works, and five questions to ask before you book an osteopath in Aberdeen.
How Much Does an Osteopath Cost in Aberdeen?
How much does an osteopath cost in Aberdeen? See our current prices, what affects the cost, insurance cover, and whether you need a GP referral to go private.
Safe Back Pain Relief in Pregnancy, Including Osteopathy
Back pain in pregnancy is very common. Safe relief tips from NHS guidance, the warning signs to know, and how an osteopath in Aberdeen can help.
Is Osteopathy Good for Sports Injuries?
Is osteopathy good for sports injuries? Find out what it can help with, how recovery works and when to get urgent help, from Aberdeen Osteopathy Clinic.
Osteopathy for Chronic Neck Pain: A How-to Guide
Stiff neck or ongoing neck pain? Learn what an osteopath does for neck pain, safe self-help tips, and when to get help, from our Aberdeen clinic.
How Osteopathy Differs from Physiotherapy
Osteopathy vs physiotherapy: how the two differ in regulation, training and treatment approach, and how to choose the right one for you in Aberdeen.
How Osteopathy Helps Chronic Back Pain
Living with chronic back pain? See what NICE guidance actually says about manual therapy, and how an osteopath in Aberdeen can help as part of your plan.
A warm welcome to Iveta (Iva) - the newest addition to our osteopathy team
Iveta (Iva) Hanzelova graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2020 and has joined our Aberdeen clinic as an Associate Osteopath.
Game, Set… Ouch? Why Wimbledon Fever Can Lead to Tennis Elbow
Wimbledon inspired you to play? What tennis elbow is, the simple steps that help you avoid it, and what to do if your elbow already hurts.
Shockwave Therapy in Aberdeen: What It Is and How It Works
What shockwave therapy is, what a session involves, what NICE says about the evidence and who should not have it. Offered at our Bridge of Don clinic.
How Osteopathy Can Improve Your Golf Swing – Aberdeen’s Link to Augusta and Better Back Health
Augusta National’s co-designer Alister MacKenzie also designed Aberdeen’s Hazlehead course. Why golfers visit our clinic, and how osteopathy helps.
Celebrating 10 Years of Aberdeen Osteopathy Clinic!
On 30 March 2025 Aberdeen Osteopathy Clinic marked 10 years of osteopathic care in Aberdeen. A thank you to our patients and a look to the future.
Give the Gift of Relaxation This Mother’s Day
Treat your mum to a therapeutic massage at Aberdeen Osteopathy Clinic this Mother’s Day. Treatments tailored to her, with gift vouchers available.
The Golfer’s Guide to a Pain-Free Swing: Osteopathy for Mobility & Strength
Why golfers get aches and pains, how osteopathy and specialist massage fit into your game, and why a pre-season check-up is worth booking in Aberdeen.
New Years Resolution | How to Stay Pain-Free While Achieving Your Fitness Resolutions
Hitting the gym, taking up running or trying yoga this year? How to keep a new fitness routine on track and avoid the aches that derail it.
Getting Ready For Winter: Why Your Body Needs Aberdeen Osteopathy Clinic
Frosty mornings, black ice and scraping the car: winter in the North East is hard on the body. How osteopathy can help you cope with the season.
London Marathon: The Hard Work Has Been Done But Now It's Time To Look After Yourself Before The Big Day!
A suggested sports massage schedule for the final weeks before a marathon, starting 16 days out, so you get the benefit without overdoing it.
Maximize Your London Marathon Performance: Incorporate Massage Treatments for Peak Preparation
Four weeks out from a marathon, focus on massage that aids recovery and eases muscle tension: sports, deep tissue and myofascial release, explained.
What's the difference between osteopathy and ...?
Osteopathy, chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy and sports therapy compared: what the five manual therapy professions share and how they differ.
Unveiling the Secrets: What Can An Osteopath Do To Relieve Your Back Pain?
Back pain that has taken up permanent residence? An introduction to osteopathy's holistic approach to back pain, and how our Aberdeen osteopaths can help.
Sporting Injury Recovery with Osteopathy Treatment
Professional athlete or weekend warrior? How osteopathy's focus on the musculoskeletal system can play a part in recovering from a sporting injury.
Osteopathy Treatment for Aging Gracefully: Enhancing Mobility and Improving Quality of Life
Ageing gracefully or getting old? They are not the same thing. How osteopathy can help older adults with mobility and flexibility, from Bridge of Don.
How Often Should I Have A Massage Therapy Session?
How often to book a massage depends on your needs, goals and budget. General guidelines for relaxation and stress relief, chronic pain and injury.
What is your real golf handicap and how can you improve it?
Club golfers work hard on the practice area, but aches and chronic pain are often overlooked. Is back pain your real golf handicap? Advice from Aberdeen.
What are the health benefits from an Ayurvedic Foot Massage?
Ayurvedic foot massage uses oils and special massage techniques on pressure points of the feet. What it involves and why it is worth trying, from Aberdeen.
A Remedial Massage Can Provide Relaxation And Much More!
Relaxation (Swedish) massage relaxes the superficial muscles. Remedial massage works deeper muscles too, with a specific therapeutic effect. We offer both.
Is there a difference between an osteopath and a chiropractor?
Osteopath or chiropractor? Our Aberdeen osteopath explains the three main differences: the philosophy, the assessment and the treatment.
Don’t let treatable injuries spoil your season!
A niggling sports injury that keeps coming back? Our sports massage programme specialises in getting people back to their sport. Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.
Personal trainer strengthens the massage therapist team
Maris, a sports massage therapist and personal trainer, has joined the massage team at Aberdeen Osteopathy Clinic, bringing a different energy to it.
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