Lower Back Pain Treatment in Cheadle Hulme

These are the causes we see most often:

• Posture and prolonged sitting. Long hours at a desk or in the car can leave the muscles that support your spine tight and weak, putting extra load on the spinal joints and discs.
• Muscular strain. Lifting awkwardly, a sudden twist or overdoing it at the gym can trigger protective muscle spasm and a cycle of pain and stiffness.
• Disc-related problems. A disc bulge can irritate a nearby nerve, causing pain into the buttock or leg (sciatica). Disc problems often respond well to conservative, non-surgical care.
• Recurring flare-ups. If your back "goes" every few months, there is usually an underlying reason, such as joint stiffness, weakness or the way you move.
• Sport and golf. The repeated rotation of the golf swing places particular stress on the lower back. See our Golf Injury Clinic.

Osteopathy takes a whole-body approach. Wes assesses how your hips, pelvis and spine move together, because restriction in one area can strain another. Treatment is tailored to you and may include:

• soft tissue massage to ease muscle tension
• joint mobilisation, stretching and, where appropriate, gentle manipulation
• exercises to build strength and help reduce recurrence
• advice on posture, desk set-up and lifting

Read more about our approach on the Osteopathy page.

1. Case history. Your symptoms, medical background, lifestyle and goals.
2. Assessment. Wes will observe how you move, check your posture and test the mobility of your joints and muscles, explaining as he goes and always asking for your consent.
3. Diagnosis and plan. He will explain what he thinks is going on and agree a plan with you. If you need to see your GP or have further investigation, he will tell you.
4. Treatment and advice. Most first appointments include treatment, plus exercises to support you between sessions.

Your first appointment lasts 45 minutes and follow-ups last 30 minutes. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Tendon problems as well? See shockwave therapy.

It depends on how long you have had the pain, what is causing it and your general health. Many patients feel an improvement within two to four sessions, while longer-standing or complex problems may need a longer course. Wes will give you an honest estimate after your first appointment.

In line with NHS advice, these simple steps can help:

• Keep moving. Gentle activity such as walking usually helps more than bed rest.
• Break up sitting. Get up and move every 30–45 minutes if you work at a desk.
• Try heat. A warm bath or a heat pack can ease muscle tension.
• Ask a pharmacist about suitable pain relief if you need it.
• Build back up gradually to exercise and sport.

• Registered osteopath. Wes Tubb holds a Master's degree in Osteopathy (M.Ost) from the British School of Osteopathy, with post-graduate training in classical osteopathy (Institute of Classical Osteopathy) and clinical acupuncture. You will see Wes at every appointment.
• Evening and Saturday appointments. Monday to Thursday, 10:30am–8pm, and Saturday, 8am–12pm.
• Golf and sports expertise. As a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified Golf Medical Professional, Wes understands how sport and the golf swing load the lower back.
• A private clinic in Cheadle Hulme at 10 Oak Avenue, a few minutes from Cheadle Hulme station, with free street parking outside. Wes is also AVIVA-registered.

We see patients with lower back pain from across the local area, including Cheadle Hulme, Bramhall, Cheadle, Heald Green, Gatley, Hazel Grove and Stockport.