Everyone deserves to be free of injury, chronic pain or physical stress, whatever their income.
We are currently raising funds to help improve the health and wellbeing of patients suffering from medically unexplained physical symptoms (also known as bodily distress disorder). 1 in 5 GP appointments or for bodily discomfort with no known cause. Using hands-on osteopathic care we aim to make the patient more comfortable in their bodies and give them a greater understanding of themselves.
In 2019 Core Clapton ran a free service for Carers, working closely with City & Hackney Carers Centre, to help improve the health and wellbeing of carers with hip or knee pain. We offered twenty Hackney carers six free osteopathic sessions to help manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. The results were outstanding - over 70% had significant improvements in their pain and wellbeing with many choosing to continue with us for preventative health using our low-income access.
Chronic pain is more prevalent in older adults and with an ageing population it is unclear where the resources to treat this demographic will come from. In 2022, we provided care for 20 older adults suffering from chronic pain and poor mental health, supported by the L&Q Foundation. Our data showed that osteopathic treatment was safe, well tolerated and had a significant effect on the quality of life and resilience of older adults.
In Veterans 40-50 per cent who saw active service in Iraq and Afghanistan have developed chronic pain compared to 29 per cent of the general population. Veterans are also often discharged from military service with high dose opioids to relieve their pain. Recent research has shown that opioids lead to dependency and fatalities from accidental overdose. Our aim is to help the Veterans understand their pain and feel better in their bodies, with the expectation that this will improve pain and suffering, and boost mental health as a result.
By choosing to rent our space, take a class, have a massage or enjoy one of our wellness events our community directly funds our charity, helping us towards our vision of a pain-free life for all. Core Clapton provides low-cost osteopathy and wellness classes to underserved communities, providing drug-free alternatives for managing their pain.
Help us create a world where everyone has the right to a pain-free life.
Support our team to deliver low-cost, high quality osteopathy and wellness classes to build a healthier and happier community.
