Resilience Osteopathy

04/11/2026

Joint pain can develop for different reasons, from injuries to longer-term conditions. While staying active is often helpful, persistent or worsening symptoms shouldn't be ignored.

David Hanaie, registered osteopath at Resilience Osteopathy in Orpington, explains when joint pain may need further assessment and what you can do initially.

Read more about joint pain:
https://resilienceosteopathy.com/advice/why-do-my-joints-hurt/

26/10/2026

A click or crack when you turn your neck can sound surprisingly loud and sometimes cause concern. But the noise on its own doesn't necessarily mean that something is damaged.

What matters more is whether it's accompanied by pain, restricted movement or other symptoms. If your neck is regularly painful or stiff, an assessment may help identify what is contributing.

At Resilience Osteopathy in Orpington, registered osteopath David Hanaie can assess neck symptoms and advise on appropriate treatment, exercises or whether further medical assessment may be needed.

Read more about why your neck clicks or cracks and when to get it checked:

https://resilienceosteopathy.com/advice/why-does-my-neck-click-or-crack/

12/10/2026

Have private medical insurance? You may be able to use it for osteopathic care at Resilience Osteopathy.

The clinic is recognised by AXA Health, Aviva and WPA.

David Hanaie is a registered osteopath in Orpington, providing individual assessment, hands-on treatment and practical advice for people experiencing muscle and joint pain, stiffness or movement difficulties.

If you're considering an appointment, check whether your policy covers osteopathy and whether you need authorisation or a referral. Please contact the clinic before booking so we can check the relevant details with you.

Location: Orpington Health & Wellbeing Centre, 19 Homefield Rise, BR6 0FE
Phone: 07454 095 857

Appointment and insurance information:

https://resilienceosteopathy.com/book-an-appointment/

09/10/2026

After hours at a desk, an aching neck or stiff back can make you wonder whether you're sitting incorrectly. But there isn't one perfect sitting position to aim for. Making your workstation comfortable, taking short breaks and changing position throughout the day may be more useful than trying to maintain the same posture for hours.

If discomfort persists or starts affecting your work, an osteopathic assessment may help identify contributing factors. At Resilience Osteopathy in Orpington, registered osteopath David Hanaie can assess your symptoms alongside movement, strength and working habits.

Read more about office work, aches and simple ways to help yourself during the working day:

https://resilienceosteopathy.com/advice/office-work-and-aches/

18/09/2026

A muscle can feel tight without necessarily being physically shortened, so stretching is not always the whole answer. Recurring tightness can also be influenced by movement, strength, joint function and recent changes in activity.

At Resilience Osteopathy in Orpington, an osteopathic assessment can look at the area alongside the wider picture to help identify what may be contributing and what to do next.

Read more about muscle tightness, stretching and when it may be worth getting checked:

Why do muscles feel tight, and does stretching help? Learn what muscle tightness may mean, what stretching changes and when symptoms should be assessed.

11/09/2026

Most back pain isn't serious, but that doesn't mean it should always be ignored.

While many episodes settle with time, some symptoms are worth getting checked. Knowing when to seek advice, when urgent assessment is needed, and where osteopathy may help isn't always straightforward.

Read more about back pain:

When should back pain be assessed, and do you need a scan? Learn which symptoms need attention and when to seek urgent medical help.

25/08/2026

Pre-season preparation isn't only happening on the training pitch.

With the new rugby season approaching, we've been getting the pitch-side medical and treatment supplies organised too, making sure everything is ready for training and match days. It may not be the most glamorous part of rugby, but having the right equipment ready when somebody needs attention is an important part of being prepared.

Now we just need the season to start.

Read more:

A look behind the scenes at pre-season rugby preparation, stocking pitch-side medical and treatment supplies ready for training and match days.

24/08/2026

You finish a hard training session or longer run, then wake up the next morning aching. Is it normal post-exercise soreness, or could the pain be a sign of injury?

DOMS usually develops after exercise, while pain that starts suddenly during activity, stays focused in one area or affects normal movement or strength may be more suggestive of an injury. However, the difference is not always obvious, and not every injury comes with a clear moment when you immediately know something has happened.

When the pain started, how it feels and what you can do can all help build a clearer picture of what may be going on.

Find out more about DOMS and how to tell the difference between normal soreness and injury:

Learn the difference between delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and an injury, when soreness is normal and when it may be time to seek an assessment.

20/08/2026

When a rugby pitch gets harder, the game can feel different underfoot. But does a firmer surface actually change injury risk?

With dry conditions continuing towards the end of summer, the relationship between hard ground and injuries is more complex than it might first appear. This article looks at what the research tells us, what may change for players, and some practical considerations when training and playing on firmer ground.

Read the full article here:

Can hard ground increase rugby injury risk? Learn what current research says about pitch hardness, traction, footwear and injury risk in rugby.

19/08/2026

Why are ACL injuries more common in women's rugby?

An ACL injury is one of the most serious knee injuries in rugby and can keep a player out of the game for many months. Research shows that women experience ACL injuries more often than men in comparable team sports, but the reasons are far more complex than simply having weaker knees.

Understanding the interaction between anatomy, movement, strength, training, contact and the sporting environment helps explain why these injuries occur and how the risk may be reduced.

Read the full article here

Learn why ACL injuries are more common in women's rugby, the factors involved, how risk may be reduced and when to seek assessment.