Back pain treatment in Overton, near Basingstoke
If your back has been aching for days or weeks, or the pain keeps coming back, you may be looking for back pain treatment near Basingstoke. I’m Robert Green, a GOsC-registered osteopath (no. 11480) at our Overton clinic. Call me on 01256 578137 if you would rather talk first.
- Free 15-minute consultation, in person or by telehealth call, before you book
- £60 for 45 minutes, pay as you go
- Free parking at the clinic
What kind of back pain osteopathy may help with
I see people with general, acute and chronic backache and back pain, including lumbago, and osteopathy may help. This page is about back pain not arising from injury or accident: for example, an ache that has built up over time, pain that comes and goes, or a stiff, sore back that you can’t link to any one event.
If the pain travels down your leg, see sciatica. If you have back pain that has lasted for months, there is more on support for persistent pain.
How an osteopath may help with back pain
Osteopathy may help with back pain, but I can’t promise any result, and everyone responds differently. At your appointment:
- Assessment. I listen to your story, watch how you move and examine your back. If you need to see your GP first, I will say so.
- Explanation. I tell you what I think is going on, in plain English, and we agree a plan together.
- Hands-on care, if you agree. This may include soft-tissue work, stretching, mobilisation and, where suitable, manipulation (my approach). You can ask me to stop at any time.
- Exercise advice. I may suggest exercises that suit you.
Acupuncture. I also offer acupuncture, which may give short-term relief of chronic low back pain. More on acupuncture.
What happens at your first appointment
Your first appointment is 45 minutes and costs £60: I take your history, examine you, explain what I find, treat you if appropriate and you agree, and we agree a plan. Pregnant women are welcome. A free 15-minute consultation, in person or by telehealth call, is available first. You pay as you go and you don’t need a GP referral. More on fees and booking.
Some people feel sore or achy for a short time after hands-on treatment. I will explain what to expect before we start, and you can call me if you are worried.
Looking after yourself in the meantime
The NHS suggests staying active and not staying in bed for long periods.[1] Unsure which painkiller suits you? Ask a pharmacist or GP. The questions below cover ice, heat and exercises. Not sure what’s right for you? Call me on 01256 578137.
Visiting us at our Overton clinic
If you are looking for an osteopath for back pain near Basingstoke, we are at Shire House, Waltham Road, Overton, Hampshire RG25 3NJ, about 8 miles from Basingstoke. Patients also come from Whitchurch, North Waltham, Oakley and Andover. Free parking, including an accessible bay. Wheelchair accessible, with a small step at the entrance. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm; Saturdays with me by arrangement. Directions and a map.
Back pain questions
Can an osteopath help with back pain?
Yes, osteopathy may help with back pain that did not arise from an injury or accident. At Overton and North Waltham Osteopathy, Robert Green, a GOsC-registered osteopath, listens to your story, examines your back, explains what he thinks is going on and agrees a plan with you that may include exercises and hands-on care. No result can be promised.
What kinds of back pain can I see an osteopath about?
Osteopathy may help with general, acute and chronic backache and back pain, including lumbago. This page is about back pain not arising from injury or accident. Chronic means pain that has lasted three months or longer. More recent (acute) back pain, and backache with no clear starting point, are also included.
Should I rest or keep moving with back pain?
The NHS suggests staying active, carrying on with your daily activities and not staying in bed for long periods. Heat or cold packs wrapped in a tea towel and some back exercises and stretches are also suggested. If the pain gets worse, stop and see your GP, and call Rob on 01256 578137 too.
When should I get urgent help for back pain?
Go to A&E or call 999 for urgent hospital care if you have back pain with pain, tingling, weakness or numbness in both legs, loss of feeling around your genitals or anus, changes in your bladder or bowels or in how your genitals feel during sex, chest pain, or if it started after a serious accident. Call 111 if you feel unwell or the pain is severe and sudden or getting worse quickly. See your GP if it has not improved in a few weeks, and call Rob on 01256 578137 too.
Where can I see an osteopath for back pain, and do I need a referral?
Overton and North Waltham Osteopathy is at Shire House, Waltham Road, Overton RG25 3NJ, about 8 miles from Basingstoke. You don’t need a GP referral. An appointment with Robert Green costs £60 for 45 minutes, pay as you go, and a free 15-minute consultation is available first. Call 01256 578137 or book online.
Book an appointment
Choose a time that suits you below, or call me on 01256 578137 if you would rather talk first.
Get urgent help if you have any of these signs
Call 999 or go to A&E if you have back pain and:
- pain, tingling, weakness or numbness in both legs
- a loss of feeling around your genitals or anus
- changes in your bladder or bowels, such as difficulty peeing, or peeing or pooing yourself
- changes in how your penis or vagina feels during sex, not being able to get or keep an erection, or not being able to orgasm
- chest pain
- it started after a serious accident, such as a car accident
Cauda equina syndrome: the NHS describes this as nerves at the bottom of your spine becoming compressed.[2] The first three signs above include ones the NHS lists for it, and any of the signs above could mean another serious back problem. Either way, you need urgent hospital care. Do not drive to A&E: ask someone to drive you, or call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Bring any medicines you take with you.
Call 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if you have back pain and:
- you feel hot, cold, shivery or generally unwell
- it’s severe pain that starts suddenly, or it’s getting worse quickly
Call 111 or get help from 111 online. Please don’t wait for an appointment with me.
See your GP and call me on 01256 578137 if you have back pain and:
- it does not improve after treating it at home for a few weeks
- it’s stopping you doing your day-to-day activities
- you’re worried about the pain or you’re struggling to cope
Other back pain signs: see your GP and call me
- you’ve lost weight without trying to
- there’s a lump or swelling in your back, or your back has changed shape
- it does not improve after resting or is worse at night
- it’s worse when sneezing, coughing or pooing
- it’s coming from the top of your back (between your shoulders), rather than your lower back
Unsure? Ring me and I’ll talk it through.
Source: adapted from NHS Back pain [1] and, for the cauda equina description, Ankylosing spondylitis: Complications [2], accessed 3 November 2026. The tier order and the “call me” lines are additions, not NHS wording.
Sources
- NHS. Back pain. Accessed 3 November 2026.
- NHS. Ankylosing spondylitis: Complications (cauda equina syndrome section; the NHS has no separate cauda equina page; page last reviewed 5 January 2023). Accessed 3 November 2026.