For years, I’ve helped people not only overcome chronic pain, improve posture and move with greater ease, but become the healthiest, most vibrant versions of themselves. But one powerful shift has transformed not just how I feel, but also the long-term results I see in my clients. That shift is Strength Training, specifically CrossFit.
Hi, I’m Megan
I’ve been a qualified Osteopath for 6 years and have spent that time working at Back2Balance in Hove. We’re a team of Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Massage Therapists, located just down the road from Hove train station. You can find us at Back2Balance.co.uk.
As an osteopath, my goal is simple: help people move better, feel better and live more freely in their bodies.
We’ve treated thousands of cases, sciatica, migraines, knee and shoulder issues… you name it, we’ve probably seen it!
But here’s what I’ve discovered: The clients who make the most sustainable progress are those who, once they’re out of pain and moving freely, commit to strength and resistance training as part of their routine.
Why Strength Training Is So Much More Than “Just Exercise”
We’ve all heard that strength training is good for us. But under the right guidance, it becomes something much more powerful:
- It stabilises joints
- Improves posture
- Boosts bone density
- Supports injury recovery
- Builds physical and mental resilience
Over the last 6 years, I’ve experienced firsthand how incorporating strength training into my routine has completely changed how I feel, move and function. And I see the same results in my clients.
As Dr. Robert Butler, Founding Director of the National Institute on Aging, once said:
“If exercise could be packaged in a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation.”
Why Osteopathy/Chiropractic and Strength Training Work So Well Together
In the clinic, I focus on:
- Realigning the body
- Releasing restrictions
- Improving nervous system function
Restrictions in your spine don’t just cause pain, they interfere with nerve function and disrupt messages to your vital organs. You can’t consciously tell your stomach to secrete more or less acid, right? That’s why keeping your nervous system clear and your spine moving freely supports much more than just pain relief.
Once mobility and balance are restored, strength training cements the improvements. It reinforces good movement patterns and builds strength around joints so that your adjustments hold for longer and your body becomes more self-sufficient.
Consistency Is Key
Like anything with health, lasting change requires consistency.
You wouldn’t eat healthy until you hit your goal weight and then return to old habits, so why would you do the same with spinal health?
To stay mobile, independent and thriving into your 70s and 80s, you need to make healthy movement a lifelong habit.
Personally, I get adjusted weekly and strength train 4–5 times a week. I tell you this because I never recommend something I don’t do myself!
– Megan
Osteopath at Back2Balance