Pain in the legs, such as with the pelvis, hip or ankle and foot can occur at any age for a number of reasons. The most common cause is from a sports injury. This is due to high impact and repetitive movement from the sports activity. A tendency for the patient to get tight calf muscles and the likelihood of ankle sprains.
An osteopath can assess what is causing your pain or discomfort. We can provide a full assessment and provide treatment and advice for all of the conditions above.
Treatment may include massage, joint mobilisation, stretching and advice on exercises to do at home. As well as treating the ankle and foot we may work on the hips, pelvis and back. Advice may also be given on strapping and footwear and podiatrist recommended if insoles or specialist foot supports are required. You may be referred to your GP if medication or further X-Rays or scans are required.
Please give us a call to discuss your lower body and leg problems either by completing an online form or calling 01422 375541.
Osteopathic treatment can help reduce pain in the pelvis, hips or legs. If you have a question please get in touch.
An Osteopath can treat your pelvis to help correct alignment. This involves stretching, muscle release and manipulation. As well as looking at other areas which may be contributing to the problem such as the low back and hips.
The type of treatment suitable for leg pain or numbness depends on the cause of your symptoms. An Osteopath will assess your body allowing them to provide a working diagnosis. If needed you may be referred to your doctors for more tests and scans.
An Osteopath can assess what is causing pain in your foot. Treatment may include massage, joint mobilisation, stretching and advice on exercises to do at home.
An Osteopath is highly trained to diagnose the exact location of nerve irritation. The good news is Osteopathy can help release the nerve, release the pressure and reduce the pain.
Here are some of the responses we have received from our happy patients.
“I have visited Peter and his Mum at the practice in Elizabeth Street for almost 40 years!!! Every time I visit Peter he is very professional and a miracle worker!!! Would highly recommend to anyone needing attention!”
“Good practise with extremely knowledgeable staff. They were able to sort out and alleviating an ongoing back problem.”
“I saw Steven Baines for the first time recently having been recommended by my wife. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend him.”
A unique group of fully qualified and experienced practitioners combining their skills to optimise your health.
Peter joined the family practice in 1984 and qualified as an Osteopath in 1993. Since then he Peter has furthered his education by attending Post Graduate Training Courses at the Oxford College of Osteopathy.
Sam uses a combination of manual osteopathic approaches tailored to suit the each individual patient. He takes an interest in posture and movement patterns and how they influence muscle and joint pain.
Steven is a very experienced Osteopath, who commenced is his osteopathic education in New Zealand, before later transferring to the British School of Osteopathy in London to complete his degree.
Choosing a healthcare provider is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible. Someone willing to take the time to go over all of your options and treat you as a person, not just a patient.
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