Exam help for teenagers

Oh its the last push for revising before the final exams, or the deadline is soon for submissions… and everyone is getting a bit stressed. I have just seen one of my clients who has come in with a psoriasis flare-up, difficulty sleeping and back ache. His head feels woolly and …. well you get the idea!

With an osteopathic treatment and some sage advice he has gone away confident, more relaxed and with a game plan to follow which will help to support his “last push” before the deadline and likely lead to better marks as well. So a win-win.

Studying hard for long hours, often without moving is a recipe for more stress and tension - especially in the neck, eyes and shoulders as the muscles stabilise the often poor posture so that you can read with precision. All of that leads to headaches, and trouble sleeping too.

POSTURE really matters - especially if you are sitting for a long while studying or typing or writing.

Hunching over, sitting on a squishy sofa vs at a desk, sitting sideways etc all lead to more physical tension in the body - none of which helps concentration. Some education here goes a long way!

SLEEP is a vital asset when you are doing the last few weeks of information cramming. THIS is the time when your body files away all that info into the short (and if you are lucky, long) term memory. No sleep means your body also doesn’t get enough rest to

file the information correctly
time to heal, re-vitalise and re-supply nutrients to the brain cells overnight
take time off to chill and dream - a much underated activity.

As an Osteopath Gayle not only adjusts and fine tunes specific tissues but also looks at the whole picture. With decades of experience and many top tips that can help on an emotional and mental aspect a visit it not only a good idea but a wise investment in time and money.

By looking at the wider picture - and how life is occurring for the teen or young adult, Gayle can helpt to support the whole environment which leads to better concentration and better results and grades.