Recommended products and services

Recommended products and resources

Below are products and resources that I commonly recommend to patients at Essential Osteopathy. These are optional suggestions only and are intended to support treatment, self-management and general wellbeing where appropriate. You are not expected to purchase anything and you are welcome to use alternatives. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

Recommended products

Please click on the links below to view the products I may recommend in conjunction with treatment to help support your symptoms and day-to-day comfort. This list is updated periodically.

Massage and spiky balls / Heating & cooling products / TENS machine

Trigger point / massage balls x 2 (lacrosse ball sized) – approx £9

Microwaveable wheat bag with velcro strap – approx £10

Neck and shoulder microwaveable wheat bag – approx £13

Long hot water bottle (for neck and shoulders, joints or back) – approx £9

Hot & cold large (water) compress – approx £8

Cura-heat back and shoulder 7 patches – approx £5.50

Biofreeze pain relieving gel – approx £10

Deep heat cream – approx £4.50

TENS machine for pain relief – approx £30

Insoles / Orthotics

Superfeet green insoles – approx £33

Insoles / orthotics 3/4 shoe length – approx £23

Workstation products / wobble cushion / Lumbar chair/car seat support

Adjustable laptop stand – approx £30

Bluetooth keyboard and mouse set – approx £20

Adjustable memory foam ergonomic chair back rest with adjustable straps – approx £32

Chair wobble cushion – approx £16

Tennis or golfers elbow strap / coccyx cushion

Tennis or golfers elbow strap – approx £17

Coccyx cushion – approx £16

Memory foam pillow / Pregnancy pillow

Memory foam pillow – approx £30

Pregnancy pillow – approx £38

Recommended services

I may suggest additional support alongside Osteopathy where appropriate. This might include massage, Pilates, yoga, podiatry or counselling. Any recommendations are individual and discussed during appointments.

Recommended apps and websites

Chronic pain and persistent symptoms

• Live Well With Pain
  https://livewellwithpain.co.uk
  UK-based healthcare professionals. A short introductory video explaining persistent pain, self-management tools and excellent resources including the Ten Footsteps to Living Well With Pain booklet (PDF).
• Flippin’ Pain
  https://www.flippinpain.co.uk
  UK-based healthcare professionals offering clear, evidence-based explanations about persistent or chronic pain, myth-busting and practical resources.
• Curable
  https://www.curablehealth.com
  An education-based app developed by international healthcare professionals. Curable provides clear, science-backed explanations of persistent pain and tools to help change pain patterns over time.

Wellbeing and sleep

• Calm
  https://www.calm.com
  Meditation, breathing and sleep support app.

Menopause support

• Newson Health
  https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk
  Menopause information, education and online consultations.
• Balance app
  https://www.balance-menopause.com
  Symptom tracking, education and menopause support developed by Newson Health.