Back pain is the most common problem we treat at OsteoRise. Some people arrive after lifting something awkwardly at the weekend; others have put up with a stiff, aching lower back for years. In most cases there is a lot that hands-on treatment can do.
How osteopathy helps back pain
Osteopathic treatment for back pain uses gentle manual techniques — joint mobilisation, soft-tissue work and stretching — to ease muscle spasm, improve the movement of stiff joints and reduce pain. Just as importantly, we look for the reason your back became painful in the first place: posture at your desk, the way you lift, an old injury elsewhere that changed how you move.
At our West Hampstead clinic we combine hands-on treatment with modern clinical tools where they genuinely add something:
- Diagnostic ultrasound lets us look at soft tissue rather than guess.
- Shockwave therapy can help stubborn, long-standing tendon and soft-tissue problems.
- K-Laser is used to settle pain and inflammation in irritated tissue.
What happens at your first appointment
Your first visit starts with a proper conversation: where the pain is, how it started, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to doing. We then assess how you move and examine your back. Treatment almost always starts in the same session, and you leave with a clear plan — including simple things you can do yourself between visits.
When back pain needs a doctor instead
See a GP or call 111 urgently if your back pain comes with numbness around the groin or buttocks, new bladder or bowel problems, unexplained weight loss, fever, or follows a serious accident. Those signs need medical assessment first — and screening for them is part of every osteopathic consultation.
An osteopath near you in NW6
OsteoRise is at 51 Mill Lane, a few minutes' walk from West Hampstead station (Jubilee line, Overground and Thameslink), serving West Hampstead, Kilburn, Cricklewood, Hampstead and Willesden Green. Our team — Danilo, Paula and Wen — take time to understand your specific problem rather than offering a one-size-fits-all routine.
You might also find our pages on sciatica and neck pain and headaches useful — or, if you are expecting, back pain in pregnancy — or see the full list of treatments we offer.
Ready to do something about your back pain?
Same-day and evening appointments are often available at our West Hampstead clinic.
Book an appointment Call 020 4620 6458Common questions
How quickly can osteopathy help back pain?
Many people notice a difference within the first one to three sessions, particularly with recent (acute) back pain. Longer-standing pain usually needs a short course of treatment. Your osteopath will give you an honest estimate after assessing you.
Do I need a GP referral to see an osteopath for back pain?
No. Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners regulated by the General Osteopathic Council, so you can book directly.
Is osteopathic treatment for back pain safe?
Osteopathy is a regulated healthcare profession and treatment is tailored to you. Your osteopath screens for anything that needs medical attention first and refers you on if your back pain is not something we should treat.