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Meet Shannon, our Cranial and Paediatric Osteopath in Hackney

We are thrilled to introduce Shannon to the MG Osteopathy team. She is a registered osteopath holding a Master’s degree from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. Moreover, Shannon brings genuine Cranial and Paediatric Osteopathy with a holistic approach to patient care. Available every Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Shannon is […]

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Meet Rosa Padilla, Our Newest Expert Osteopath

We are delighted to welcome Rosa Padilla to the team at MG Osteopathy. Rosa joins us as a qualified osteopath in Hackney, bringing a hands-on, patient-centred approach to her work. Additionally, her focus spans sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, and postural dysfunction across Hackney, Islington, and the surrounding areas. If you have a long-standing ache, Rosa

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Electrotherapy Is Now Available at MG Osteopathy — Hackney & Islington

We are excited to announce that electrotherapy is now available at MG Osteopathy across our Hackney and Islington clinics. This is a significant addition to our treatment offering — and one that opens up a new level of care for patients dealing with pain, nerve conditions, muscle injuries, and sports recovery. Electrotherapy has a strong

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Cervicogenic Headaches: How Neck Tension Causes Headaches

Headaches are one of the most common complaints we see at MG Osteopathy in Hackney and Islington. For many patients, the cause is not stress, dehydration, or eye strain — it is their neck. Cervicogenic headaches are headaches that originate from structures in the cervical spine — the joints, muscles, discs, and nerves of the

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How “Tech Neck” Is Altering Your Spine’s Alignment

Most people spend several hours every day looking down at a phone, tablet, or laptop screen. It feels harmless. However, this repeated downward head position is quietly placing enormous strain on the cervical spine — and over time, it is physically changing the way your neck and upper back are aligned, causing what’s called a

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Finding Long-Term Relief for Sciatic Nerve Pinching

Sciatic nerve pinching is one of those conditions that can completely take over your life. The sharp, burning pain that shoots down your leg, the numbness that makes sitting unbearable, the stiffness that greets you every morning — living with sciatica is exhausting. For many people, the frustration is not just the pain itself. Sciatica

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4 Gentle Mobility Exercises for Sciatica Nerve Glides

Sciatica pain can make even the simplest movements feel daunting. When pain is shooting down your leg, the last thing you want to do is exercise. However, gentle movement — done correctly — is one of the most effective ways to reduce sciatic nerve irritation and begin the recovery process. Nerve glide exercises, also known

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What to Expect During an Osteopathy Session for Sciatica

If you have been dealing with sciatica pain and are considering seeing an osteopath for the first time, it is completely natural to have questions. What will they do? Will it hurt? How long will it take? Will one session be enough? These are questions we hear regularly at MG Osteopathy in Hackney and Islington.

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Hi-Fi Bootcamp Shoreditch Park: Weight Loss & Sculpt at MG Osteopathy, Hackney, London

HI-FIT Bootcamp Fitness at Shoreditch Park, Hackney is a functional fitness programme designed to improve strength, mobility, endurance, and overall fitness. Using full-body, multi-plane movements and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), our sessions help you build muscle, burn fat, increase energy, and move better for everyday life—all in a fun and supportive group environment. What is

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