At AG Osteopathy & Sports Clinic, we spend most of our time helping people move better, recover faster, and get back to the things they love, whether that’s running around Dunorlan Park, lifting in the gym, or simply living day-to-day without pain.
But every so often, life throws a curveball… And this time, it was one of our own who needed a bit of specialist care.
We recently filmed a “Day in the Life” video, only this one didn’t take place in the clinic. Instead, it followed one of our osteopaths through elective hand surgery after a tendon snapped in his finger and pulled some bone with it.
You can watch the full video below 👇
What Actually Happened?
During an incident involving his hand, he suffered a tendon rupture so significant that he couldn’t flex the finger at all. The tendon had torn cleanly enough to require surgical reattachment, something that carries a recovery time of several weeks and demands careful rehabilitation afterwards.
The Part You Don’t See in Clinic: Osteopaths Get Injured Too
We often say to patients that injury doesn’t discriminate, even the most active, knowledgeable, or experienced bodies can pick up knocks.
This video is a good reminder that:
- Recovery takes time, even when you understand the anatomy inside out
- Rehab is essential, not optional
- Patience matters, both physically and mentally
- And yes… sometimes you are allowed a “crappy dinner” on the sofa when you feel sorry for yourself
For anyone in Tunbridge Wells dealing with a similar injury, tendon damage, hand/wrist issues, post-surgical rehab, or anything keeping you from using your hands properly, this is exactly the type of case we help people recover from every week.
Why We Wanted to Share this Video
We didn’t film this day to be dramatic. We filmed it because:
- It’s real.
- It shows the human side of the work we do.
- And it highlights the importance of proper rehabilitation, especially after tendon, ligament, or bone-related injuries.
Many people wait too long to get help because they assume things will “just get better.”
In reality, early assessment and guided rehab can be the difference between a 6-week recovery and a lingering issue that drags on for months.







