Useful links

I have selected a variety of good sources of information for you.

I hope that you find them useful – please let me know!

Osteopathic

General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) – The governing body controlling Osteopathy in the UK
British Osteopathic Association – Our professional organisation that provides information for patients

Backcare Association – A charity supported by health professionals providing excellent independent advice for patients
Arthritis Care – A UK charity devoted to the wide spectrum of arthritic conditions
Athritis Research UK – A UK charity devoted to supporting research into the numerous types of arthritis and providing useful information and advice
Fibromyalgia – Two organisations provide support. The Fibromyalgia Association and Athritis Research UK
National Osteoporosis Society – A charity providing good sources of information and advice
Musculoskeletal Advice from the HSE – An excellent source of reliable information. http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/backpain/livingwith.htm

NHS Direct – Good trusted advice on a wide range of matters
BBC Health – Another excellent source of general advice
Sleep Council – Good source for choosing a good bed
Fitness – Change for life – A great NHS inspired source of tips and advice
Walking for fitness – The 10,000 steps challenge. This is a great way of improving your health and fitness if walking is something you enjoy and can do
Workrave – A free software download to help reming PC users when to take rest breaks

Dr Mark Atkins – A British doctor who has written a number of popular books
Dr Weil – An American doctor who provides a wealth of excellent advice to improve health and wellbeing

Patrick Holford Set up the Institute of Nutrition and has published numerous popular books. He provides lots of tips mostly relating to nutrition