Kemptown Osteopathic Clinic

read moreFollowing the Prime Minister's announcement on 5th January please be reassured that the clinic will not be required to close as Osteopaths are Allied Health Professionals providing essential services. We will continue with our heightened infection control procedures, health screening and use of full PPE to keep everyone safe. If you have any concerns about visiting the clinic please contact us and will be happy to answer your questions. If you have not been to the clinic before or not visited for a while please watch the short video below for an idea of what to expect.

read moreIf you are experiencing back pain you are in good company. Around 80% or more of the population have at least one episode in their lifetime. Unfortunately it can be very painful and can interfere with your work and social life. The good news is that the cause is only really serious in less than 1% of cases, so most likely the chances are your symptoms are not due to anything dangerous. However it is a good idea to consult a healthcare professional to make sure this is the case. Osteopaths are trained for 4 years or more to recognise when your pain is related to serious causes and get you to the appropriate help if necessary.

read moreAcupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles into areas of the body or limbs, it has been shown to reduce pain, relieve muscle spasms and stimulate healing of damaged tissues. It is particularly helpful for some types of low back pain, headaches, knee pain and other conditions such as nausea in pregnancy and menstrual cramps. Western Medical Acupuncture exploits the change of activity in your central nervous system and the production of your body's own natural pain killers (endorphins) as a response to needling.