Osteopathy for Spinal Pain

Similar to back pain, spinal pain can occur at any point in the spine, from the top of the neck down to the lower back. Conditions that can cause spinal pain include a slipped disk, spondylosis, arthritis, spinal stenosis and ankylosing spondylitis to name a few. One of the functions of the spine is to provide a protective tunnel in which the spinal cord runs through. It is therefore especially important that the movements and mechanisms of the spine are working in total alignment to prevent nerve problems. 

Having a thorough examination and talking with your family doctor is still a must in case of spinal pain to rule out any severe conditions or the like. After this, your osteopath will gladly offer a complete subjective and objective assessment, noting your particular needs, likes and capacities. The gathered data will be utilised for the design of a fitting treatment scheme to be executed at any of the three clinics of London Osteopathy. Central London, Beckenham, and Holborn are the locations where the treatments are given.

According to information on the NHS website, there is some evidence to suggest manual therapies may lessen certain symptoms associated with some spinal conditions. An osteopath will be able to inform and advise you on the best treatment plan for your specific set of symptoms.

Your osteopath will consider the body as a whole and will therefore focus on these manual therapies to bring about a balance in the body; moreover, identify some possible problems that might be a part of your condition.

The NHS website emphasises the enormous importance of physical activity; otherwise, the periods of non-activity can cause more serious and even unbearable conditions. Among the many explorations performed, the Pilates method is said to be one of the techniques that can eliminate spinal pain. The London Osteopath clinics perform Pilates, and before the class, your physiotherapist can give you a personal assessment of whether you can join or not. You will then be taken through a set of mild exercises to both stretch and strengthen your muscles.

Your physiotherapist will further discuss and provide you with information regarding how to effectively tell your body what the right posture is, how to do lifting and moving correctly, along with a set of light exercises to be done at home that can bring relief from your condition and even stop it from coming back.