Author Archives: Osteopath Edinburgh

About Osteopath Edinburgh

Gavin Routledge - Clinic Director and Osteopath Gavin graduated in 1991 and is now a Vice Patron of the British School of Osteopathy. Co-author of “The Back Book” with Gavin Hastings OBE in 1996, he has a Postgraduate Certificate in Pain Management from the University of Edinburgh. He’s passionate about helping to move people as far from illness and pain as possible.

Join our Charity 5K/10K run October

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Osteopath Edinburgh

activex clinics are fundraising by entering a team in the BUPA Edinburgh 10K run.  If you would like to join us (there’s a 5K option too), please contact gavin@active-x.co.uk.  Join our couch to 5K running club on Thursdays at 5pm.  There … Continue reading →

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What will back care exercises achieve?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Osteopath Edinburgh

There are three important points to consider when we look at how healthy your back is. They are all related. Flexibility : If your back is not flexible (and this includes your hips) you are more likely to stretch something … Continue reading →

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Watch your back at the Edinburgh Jazz Fesitval

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Osteopath Edinburgh

July and August is festival time in Edinburgh and if you spend your life sitting at your desk or in a chair putting your body through 10 hours of standing for 3 or 4 days can be a bit much. Help … Continue reading →

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Back Chair Apprentice Winner Tom Pellereau

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Osteopath Edinburgh

I was really pleased to read that the winner of The Apprentice 2011 is Tom Pellereau who has a fantastic invention which focuses on designing a chair that not only helps employees avoid back pain but will also be able … Continue reading →

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