Is Back Pain Affecting Your Daily Life?
Back pain has a way of making every part of your day harder. Getting out of bed. Sitting at a desk. Picking up a bag of shopping. Playing with your children or grandchildren. Things you never thought twice about suddenly require careful planning, or have to be avoided altogether.
Many people we see in Marlow have already tried resting, over-the-counter pain relief, or simply hoping it would go away. When it doesn't, it can feel disheartening. But in our experience, back pain, even when it's been present for months or years, nearly always responds well to the right treatment.
You don't have to just manage it. You can recover from it.
What Causes Back Pain?
Back pain can arise from many different structures, and that's exactly why a proper assessment matters before treatment begins. Common causes we see at our Marlow clinic include:
- Muscle strain and ligament sprains — often following a sudden movement, a heavy lift, or prolonged sitting in one position
- Herniated (slipped) discs — can press on nearby nerves, causing pain that radiates into the leg, sometimes referred to as sciatica
- Facet joint irritation and degenerative changes — common in adults over 40, but very treatable
- Postural imbalances — uneven load on the spine that builds up over time, leading to pain without an obvious trigger
Understanding the source of your pain is the first step to addressing it properly, not just masking symptoms.
How Our Marlow Osteopaths Treat Back Pain
At Hands on Health, we've been treating back pain from our Marlow clinic since 2008. Our approach is always hands-on, always individual, and always aimed at both relieving your symptoms and addressing the underlying cause.
Jane Kaushal, our founder and senior osteopath, holds a First Class Honours Degree in Osteopathy from the British School of Osteopathy and has nearly 25 years of clinical experience. Hannah Allmark brings fresh expertise including 18 months of practice in Auckland, New Zealand, along with a Masters in Osteopathy from the University of Swansea. All three of our osteopaths are registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), the UK regulator for the profession.
A typical assessment for back pain involves a detailed conversation about your history, a physical examination to identify the structures involved, and a clear explanation of what we've found and how we plan to help. Treatment may include soft tissue work, joint mobilisation, manipulation, and specific advice on movement and lifestyle, tailored precisely to your situation, not a generic protocol.
We serve patients from across Marlow, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Bourne End, and the surrounding Buckinghamshire villages.
What to Expect at Your Back Pain Appointment
We listen first
We examine and explain
We treat and plan together
The Benefits of Osteopathic Treatment for Back Pain
Osteopathy is one of the most well-established approaches to managing both acute and chronic back pain. Patients who come to see us regularly report they can move more freely and with less pain, they've been able to return to work, exercise, or hobbies they'd had to give up, they feel more in control of their back health and less anxious about future episodes, and they've reduced or eliminated their reliance on pain medication.
We don't just treat the area that hurts. We consider the whole body, how your posture, movement habits, and lifestyle might be contributing, so that improvements last. That's the holistic osteopathic approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
This varies depending on how long the problem has been present and its underlying cause. Acute (recent) back pain often responds well in two to four sessions. Longer-standing or complex problems may require more. We'll always give you an honest assessment at your first appointment.
Yes. Osteopathic treatment can be very effective for disc-related back pain and the leg pain associated with sciatica. After examination, we'll be able to advise whether osteopathy is appropriate for your specific presentation, or whether we'd recommend an onward referral.
No. You can book directly with us online or by calling 01628 474805. If we feel further investigation is needed (such as imaging), we'll advise you and can liaise with your GP.
Get Relief from Back Pain Today at Hands on Health
Book an appointment now and start feeling better today. Or go ahead and give us a call with any questions you might have.
Hands on Health @ 278
278 Marlow Bottom,Marlow, Bucks
SL7 3PT
jane@handsonhealth-marlow.co.uk
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