Your Edinburgh Osteopathy Experts
Expert Osteopaths in Edinburgh
Active X Backs is a leading Edinburgh osteopathy clinic, dedicated to providing evidence-based and effective treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal issues.
Our experienced Edinburgh osteopaths provide personalised treatment plans designed to meet your specific needs. Our overarching goal is to improve your overall health and well-being.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, sports injuries, or general discomfort, our Edinburgh osteopathy clinic is here to help. Book an appointment today and take the first steps towards a healthier, pain-free life.
We provide rapid relief from pain, and the prevention of pain.
Are you looking for the best back pain or sciatica treatment ? Then you’ve come to the right place. But (and don’t tell anyone) we also have clinicians who can help you top to toe. Give us a ring or book online.
Conditions We Treat At
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While we specialise in lower back pain and sciatica, our clients tell us we’re pretty good at any and all pains. Both the relief and the prevention stages.
Meet Our Team Of Experts
I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot: together we can do great things. – Mother Teresa
We carefully choose the right people for our team and focus on keeping them to provide you with the best treatment possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS AN OSTEOPATH?
Osteopaths are health care professionals that are trained to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions. This relates to pain or injury of the joints, spine, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. They are highly trained, and regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOSC) who are responsible for maintaining a high standard of clinical care by the profession. Only clinicians registered with GOSC can use the title osteopath.
WHAT DOES AN OSTEOPATH DO?
Osteopaths begin by gathering a patient’s medical history and carefully listening to their injury details and personal situation. They will then perform a thorough physical assessment of any areas related to your complaint.
This usually involves viewing some of the movements that are currently challenging or painful. They will then use their hands to feel the movement of the joints and muscles, to help determine what has caused the injury. After finding the cause of pain, treatment often includes hands-on therapy and exercise to help with recovery. This helps to ease symptoms and improve day to day function.
WHAT DO OSTEOPATHS TREAT?
The most common complaint seen by osteopaths is back pain or neck pain. However they can also treat most areas of the body, including the feet, shoulders, hips, jaw, elbows, hands, wrist and knees.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CHIROPRACTOR AND AN OSTEOPATH?
Osteopaths & chiropractors will usually be consulted by patients with similar injuries or conditions. The approach to patient care usually varies between individual clinicians as much as between professions.
However, as a general overview, osteopaths tend to look at the body in a more holistic manner. This involves checking the muscles and joints near the pain to see if they are affected or causing the problem. They will also usually ask questions around lifestyle, stress, and sleep, as changes here can help aid in the healing process.
WHAT IS OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE?
Osteopathic medicine is the same as osteopathy. This is the system of healthcare used by osteopaths in their unique approach to the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and injury. Osteopaths use movement and hands on treatment to help ease pain and injury, instead of using medications.
IS AN OSTEOPATH A DOCTOR?
Doctors and osteopaths are both healthcare professionals, however they are two separate professions. Osteopaths undergo a four year degree in osteopathy before being qualified and able to register as an osteopath. Doctors usually undergo a five year degree in medicine before being able to register with the british medical association.
Osteopaths are allied health professionals, similar to physiotherapists or podiatrists. They can diagnose and treat pain and injuries, but cannot prescribe medicine or do surgery. Osteopaths will often work with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, to help achieve the best outcome for their patients.
In the USA osteopaths must undergo medical training so earn the title of Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). Although these jobs are different, the basic training is similar, with osteopaths focusing more on anatomy and orthopaedic injuries.