Osteopath in Nottingham
PhysioDirect offers osteopathy in Nottingham with our osteopath, who is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). Osteopathy uses hands-on treatment, advice and exercise to help with back, neck and joint pain. No GP referral is needed.
Osteopathy is a regulated healthcare profession that focuses on the muscles, joints and spine. Treatment combines techniques such as massage, stretching, joint mobilisation and manipulation with practical advice to help you move more comfortably and manage your symptoms.
How Can an Osteopath Help?
An osteopath will assess how you move, find what's likely to be causing your pain and use hands-on treatment to help ease pain and stiffness and improve how your joints and muscles move. Alongside treatment, you'll get advice on posture, activity and exercises you can do at home, so you can keep improving between appointments. If we think another treatment or a medical opinion would suit you better, we'll tell you.
Conditions Our Osteopaths Treat
Most people see an osteopath for problems affecting the muscles, bones and joints, including:
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Lower back pain and lumbago
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Sciatica
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Neck pain and stiffness
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Headaches arising from the neck
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Shoulder and elbow pain linked to neck or upper back problems
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Arthritic and general joint pain
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Hip, pelvic and leg pain
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Muscle spasm and minor sports injuries
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Aches related to work, driving or posture
Osteopath or Physiotherapist?
Osteopaths and physiotherapists both treat muscle and joint pain, and there's a lot of overlap. Osteopathy tends to focus more on hands-on techniques such as joint mobilisation, manipulation and soft tissue work. Physiotherapy usually combines hands-on treatment with a stronger emphasis on exercise-based rehabilitation. Both are regulated professions, osteopaths by the GOsC and physiotherapists by the HCPC. If you're not sure which you need, call us on 0115 969 1528, and we'll point you to the right clinician.
Get in Touch
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Osteopathy in Nottingham — Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions we're asked most often about seeing an osteopath at our Nottingham clinics, from what happens at your first appointment to cost and insurance. If your question isn't covered, call us on 0115 969 1528.