Osteopaths. Any good?

I’ve used both in my time, and quite honestly IMHO they are worth their weight in gold for that sort of pain…

If you have a disc problem I would be wary of anyone who practices these fringe treatments. Too much damage can be done. Delicate business the spine - and the danger of damaging vital nerves.

I am also very cynical about those who rebook patients for some "maintenance" therapy ongoing - hmmm. Nice work if you can get it!

I wait to be flamed....!

I agree Luckygirl13. It took me many visits to an osteopath and a good deal of money to realise that his treatment wasn't helping my aching back. A physiotherapist diagnosed straight away that the osteopath had misdiagnosed the problem and that there was nothing wrong with any disc. A well qualified physio trumps any fringe practitioner.

My OH had an episode of sciatica which was so painful he signed up to a series of treatments with a chiropractor. There was no improvement but when he went to see an osteopath he was cured in three sessions.

I’ve got agonising chronic pain in my lower leg and ankle due to a trapped nerve in my back.
(It’s the same leg which is waiting for a replacement hip)
Six weeks ago a spinal surgeon injected steroids into my back to free the nerve.
Unfortunate it did nothing; and on Monday he told me that there was nothing further that he could do

Until I read this thread I did not realise that an osteopath could help.
I’m off to Google to see if there is one near me.
Thank you to everyone on this thread and Snowberry

I had back pain some years ago and went to an osteopath. The treatment was so gentle I didn't think it would work but much to my surprise it did, after a couple of sessions.

If you get a good one they are brilliant as are chiropractors and acupuncturists.

Thanks everyone.
I've made an enquiry.

I had a painful ankle for a few months and was sent to a physiotherapist for ultra sound on it........just two sessions cured it apparently the ultra sounds reduce inflammation in the tissues.....I bought a walking stick at the time but have never needed it since.
I also used a physiotherapist when I put my back out and couldn't straighten up because of pain......I walked out upright just a few left over aches..... that cost £20 but was years ago........I think that if you have to keep going back somewhere then you need to find some other way forward.

Been to see my lovely Osteopath today after a new bed has left me with really tight hips and lower back pain. Still sore, but feeling a little better already.