What is osteoarthritis—and what can help you keep moving?

Around a five-minute read Joint pain and stiffness can make familiar activities more difficult, from climbing stairs to opening a jar. If you have been told you have osteoarthritis, you may wonder what is happening inside your joints—and what you can do about it. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK….

Osteopathy in Combination with Pilates

We are fortunate to have a very healthy community in Lymington. Many of our members take classes, go regularly to the gym or have a PT. Such committment to health is rare. And we can say that because we’ve run practices around the Home Counties for years and no one community has been so willing…

Equality & Diversity Matters to Us

Sometimes, it is the smallest details that help us feel comfortable. Being addressed in the way we prefer. Not having assumptions made about our life, our relationships or our body. Knowing that we can speak openly without needing to explain, defend or edit who we are. At The Phoenix Foundry, we believe good healthcare begins…

We Are a Dog-Friendly Practice

On certain days we welcome canine patients into the studio for osteopathic treatment and, where appropriate, dogs accompanying visitors to the practice. We recognise that allergies can be a concern, so we maintain rigorous cleaning and hygiene procedures and ask patients to let us know about any allergy-related needs when booking, so that we can…

Safeguarding: We take seriously

At The Phoenix Foundry, the safety and wellbeing of everyone who enters our practice is incredibly important to us. We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all patients, with particular care for children and young people. We take safeguarding seriously, follow relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, and keep our policies…

Sports Injury Rehabilitation Support

Good rehabilitation isn’t about rushing the body. Getting back to movement after a sports injury is not always as simple as “rest it and see.” Whether you run, ride, lift, swim, walk, play team sports, train for events, or simply like feeling active in your body, an injury can be frustrating. Not only because of…