What an osteopath may help with at our Overton clinic
Back, hip and leg
- General, acute and chronic back pain and lumbago (not caused by an injury or accident)
- Sciatica
- Hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis, as an addition to your usual treatment and exercise
Neck, head and shoulders
- Uncomplicated mechanical neck pain (not neck pain following an injury such as whiplash)
- Headaches that come from the neck (cervicogenic headache), and migraine prevention
- Frozen shoulder, shoulder pain and elbow pain, including tennis elbow, where they are linked to a back or neck problem
Muscles and joints generally
- Joint pains, arthritic pain and rheumatic pain
- Muscle spasms, cramp and minor sports injuries
- Neuralgia and fibromyalgia
- Generalised aches and pains
- Tension and inability to relax
Circulation and digestion
- Circulatory problems
- Digestion problems
What I can and can't claim
I can help with arthritic and rheumatic pain, including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis, as an addition to your usual treatment and exercise. If your pain is linked to an inflammatory or autoimmune condition, please carry on with the care you already have. I don’t claim to treat the underlying disease.
Pregnant women, and patients aged 8 and over
Pregnant women are welcome; tell me when you book and I’ll adapt the appointment. Patients aged 8 and over are welcome. Under-16s need a parent or guardian. I don’t treat babies.
How care works here
Hands-on techniques (soft-tissue work, stretching, articulation and, with your agreement, manipulation), plus exercise and advice, including videos on the Rehab Guru app. For low back pain, NICE guidance (NG59) says to consider manual therapy, but only as part of a treatment package that includes exercise. I’ll ask for your consent at every step.
When to call me first
Call 999 or go to A&E if you have pain with numbness or weakness in both legs, changes in bladder or bowel control, loss of feeling around your genitals, chest pain, or pain after a serious accident. If you feel generally unwell with your pain, or it’s severe or getting worse quickly, call me on 01256 578137 and I’ll talk it through. I will tell you if I think you need urgent medical care. If you’ve had headaches that keep coming back, please call me first and I’ll talk it through.
Fees
£60 for a 45-minute appointment. A free 15-minute consultation in person, and a free 15-minute telehealth call. Pay as you go. Book online · 01256 578137