
16/07/2025
Most people assume surgery means the issue is fixed.
And once you’re cleared at six weeks, you’re done.
But that timeline only accounts for tissue healing.
It doesn’t reflect your biomechanics, compensations, nervous system response, or how pain has affected your movement habits.
As an osteopath, I see this all the time:
✅ You’re told you’re fine…
😣 But walking still feels awkward.
✅ You’re “pain-free”…
😫 But you’re still avoiding stairs or squats.
✅ The scar has healed…
🥴 But now your back has started hurting.
Why does this happen?
Because no one has addressed:
- The muscle imbalances that developed during compensation
- The breathing and bracing patterns that changed after surgery
- The nervous system still trying to protect the area
- Long-term fear of movement that hasn’t been unpacked
Surgery is just one step in the process.
Recovery isn’t just about healing the tissue. It’s about retraining the body and building back confidence.
If you’ve had knee or back surgery and something still feels off, you’re not imagining it.
Even if it’s been many years since the surgery.
Let’s fill in the missing pieces.
Msg me to chat about your options.
📍Clinic in Waterloo, London