Osteopathy for Back and Neck Pain
Osteopaths Specialise in Treating Back and Neck Pain
Whilst osteopaths treat all joints of the body and their associated muscles and ligaments our techniques are particularly effective on the spine and we are therefore well known for successfully treating back and neck pain, especially if combined with exercise prescription. This is endorsed in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
Multiple Treatment Techniques to Cater for Acute and Chronic Back and Neck Pain
Our wide range of treatment techniques include manipulation, articulation, soft tissue, medical acupuncture and gentle cranial osteopathy. This sets us up well to treat chronic mechanical back/neck pain and associated headaches as well as acute mechanical spinal issues such as disc injuries. Injuries to the disc often have associated trapped nerves of which Sciatica is well known. These often require more gentle treatment.
Posture and Ergonomic Advice
With the majority of the nation working from home during the recent Lockdowns the need for a good ergonomically sound workspace has become increasingly evident. We have certainly seen a rise in low back and neck pain and associated headaches. This is not only affecting adults, but also children whose workspaces are often forgotten and who are spending most of the day on devices with teenage slouched postures.
As osteopaths we are keen to educate our patients about posture, work station set up and exercise so that all our hard work fixing you doesn’t get undone when you return to that computer!
For those manual workers too postural advice on lifting and strengthening your spine is equally as important. Days off work can be costly, especially if you are self employed.