Osteopaths are capable of treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and the effects these conditions have on the body. These include the common aches and pains due to strains, falls and overuse, as well as the more long-term back and neck problems. It can often alleviate the problems associated with stress and tension including chronic headaches.

NICE – the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) – has published guidelines to improve the early management of persistent non-specific low back pain and one option is a course of manual therapy, including spinal manipulation of up to 9 sessions over up to 12 weeks.