West Dulwich Osteopaths

19/03/2024

We are so lucky to have this team of brilliant osteopaths. Everyone works so hard for their patients, whether that’s through extra research about a case, giving 100% care to the treatment they’re providing or following up with people’s progress in their own time. A skilled, empathetic and professional bunch. Very lucky to work with them ⭐️

12/03/2024

11/02/2024

You can even bring the kids if you need. We've got you covered!

16/01/2024

Lovely words for our excellent, kind hearted osteopath Livia 💫

08/11/2023

If you think this is you, come and let one of the team fully assess you and devise a plan to get you feeling better again. Osteopaths don’t just treat backs! 🦶🏽🏃🏽‍♀️👟

30/10/2023

This is something that patients ask us all the time! Mainly because people want to know if they’re going to be seeing the right person for their particular complaint.
The truth is, we’re actually very similar professions.
👉🏻 We both have degrees that qualify us to do our jobs and we’re regulated professions.
👉🏻 We both have extensive knowledge of the way the body works - not just your muscles and bones but have a sound basic medical education too.
👉🏻 We both treat virtually all mechanical problems that arise in your body. Sprained ankle or locked up neck? We can both help. Whiplash or arthritic knee? We can both help.
We just do it in different ways...
👉🏻 Osteopaths are extremely hands-on professionals. We spend a large proportion of our appointments massaging tight muscles and loosening stiff joints and generally moving you around quite a lot. Physiotherapists often place a healthy emphasis on exercise-based rehabilitation. So a lot of their appointment time may be spent getting you to mobilise your joints and stretch your muscles yourselves with movements you can then do at home too. That said, each practitioner is totally individual in their approach.
I always say to patients that it really comes down to preference when choosing who they want to see. Research who is in your local area, their background and qualifications and see who seems like the right fit for you. The chances are that we can all help in our own way, but just like all kinds of human interaction some things just work better for some people! Your instinct about what you feel most comfortable with is the highest priority.

25/10/2023

Neck tensing up with the half term juggle 😅? We can sort it! We have last minute space on Weds and Thurs this week… don’t miss out! 💫

17/10/2023

Osteopaths work holistically to look at what your whole body is doing that might have led to you feeling less than 100%. Perhaps if your back is sore, it could be partly to do with the fact you’ve been walking awkwardly with that blister on your toe for the past few days. It could be connected to the fact you’ve had to do a few long drives lately and your hip flexors have been feeling extra tight since. Maybe your new gym class is putting more demand on your shoulders and upper back. We consider all of these things alongside your general health, stress levels and day-to-day pressures on your body when we try to unpick what sort of treatment you need to get better. Our hands-on treatment will address whatever joints and muscles need help in order to get all of you feeling fully functional and pain free again.

11/10/2023

We’re so lucky to have Gina. She’s got a scientific background so she’s analytical and considered with her approach to your complaint. She’s also very mellow and warm - she takes great care of her patients. Gina is free on Mondays and Fridays - head online to book or give us a call. Www.westdulwichosteopaths.com

02/10/2023

SO proud that one of our team, Johanna, is working as a therapist on strictly treating the dancers, celebs and crew. What a gig! Johanna has a postgraduate diploma in treating those working in performing arts so she is brilliantly equipped to look after them all. Well done Johanna!!

25/09/2023

A fitting testimonial for one of our brilliant osteopaths, Livia 💫

18/09/2023

Did you know osteopaths can often help with headaches? We’re trained to understand how different types of headaches manifest and behave, and through questioning and examining you we can figure out whether there is anything we can do to improve things. Often, we can ease how regularly or how severely you’re experiencing them. Sometimes there might be problems with shoulder, neck or jaw tension which might be contributing to a headache picture, and that’s often where we start, with massage and stretching work to ease those tissues. We can also advise about lifestyle factors which might be playing a role. If we can’t help, we’ll be sure to direct you to the right person. There’s no need to struggle on 🤕 get in touch if you’d like to know more and whether your case could be appropriate for us.

18/09/2023

If you're in need this week, try our easy online booking system and grab an appointment to see one of our wonderful team!

14/07/2023

We’re here to look after whatever aches and pains are troubling you with the knowledge and experience to get you back on track and feeling better

14/07/2023

Our excellent and very lovely osteopath Johanna is available this Saturday if you’re struggling with any aches, pains or injuries 🙌🏻 booking couldn’t be easier online via our website ➡️ get sorted for your weekend!

06/07/2023

Johanna and her very skilled and capable pair of hands will now be joining us on Saturdays! We haven’t had our Saturday list open since pre covid for various logistical reasons and we’ve missed it but now we’re back and here to help out anyone who can’t get in to see us during the week 🙌🏻. Book online - link in bio - or give us a call

30/06/2023

Low back pain is by far the most common reason to visit an osteopath. We probably spend over half of our appointment time tending to these guys. Achey from sitting too much, maybe an over ambitious dead lift, perhaps recovering from pregnancy and carrying a new baby all day. There are a thousand reasons our backs can feel the strain of day-to-day life but luckily with some hands on treatment and the right advice the majority can make a prompt recovery.
This week in the clinic we had a particularly sore case of sharp, shooting leg pain which on examination is clearly related to a low back issue. Getting assessed by a professional can be really helpful for receiving the right guidance and getting you on the path to feeling better as quickly as possible.
If you’re struggling with your low back - be that a new issue or something that has bothered you for years, give us a call and let us get you feeling like a healthier version of yourself.

09/11/2022

Our brilliant team is ready to help 💪🏻 online booking available on our website