Osteopathy that starts with understanding
Hands-on treatment for back, neck and joint pain, sciatica and sports injuries, with a clear plan to ease your pain, build resilience and keep you moving.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is an evidence-based approach to healthcare that focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing problems with your muscles, joints and spine. In the UK it is a regulated profession: osteopaths complete a four-year Master’s degree and must be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), so you can be confident in the standard of care you receive.
Osteopathy looks at how your whole body works together, so we can understand what is contributing to your pain, not just where it hurts. I also recognise that pain is closely linked to stress, lifestyle and the demands of your work, so we look at the full picture, not just the sore spot.
How I Treat
Every treatment starts with a thorough clinical and postural assessment, so we can agree a clear working diagnosis and a plan that suits you. Treatment is hands-on and may include joint articulation, soft tissue release and, where appropriate, targeted joint manipulation (high-velocity, low-amplitude or HVLA thrusts). I may also use medical acupuncture (dry needling) to help calm tension and ease pain.
You’ll leave each session with tailored exercises and practical advice, including naturopathic guidance on areas such as nutrition, sleep and stress where relevant, so you can keep progressing between appointments and reduce the chance of the problem coming back.
How I work, in more depth
I work within the biopsychosocial model: alongside the tissues involved, I look at the mechanical, lifestyle and psychological factors that keep pain going.
Dry Needling (Medical Acupuncture)
Medical acupuncture, also known as dry needling, uses fine, sterile needles placed with care to help ease muscle pain and tension. It is grounded in anatomy, and is thought to work in two main ways:
Trigger Point Release
Targets tight, knotted areas deep in the muscle to help them let go.
Neuromodulation
Aims to settle an overactive nervous system, which may soften how strongly pain is felt. Often considered for long-standing or sensitive pain.
Where clinically suitable, medical acupuncture can form part of your osteopathic treatment, at no additional cost. It is not offered as a separate session, and is only used with your explicit agreement.
