What we do

At Brightlingsea Osteopathy, we provide diagnosis, ongoing management and advice (often with hands-on treatment) combined with clear, practical rehabilitation and care to help you move comfortably and confidently again.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing ongoing pain, preparing for sport, or simply wanting to move better day-to-day, treatment is always tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and stage of recovery. All with a focus on long-term results, not just short-term relief.

 

How We Help

Your care may include:

  • Hands-on osteopathic treatment

  • Movement and functional assessment

  • Personalised rehabilitation exercises

  • Advice on activity, posture, and load management

  • Injury prevention and return-to-sport planning

  • Education to help you stay well between sessions

  • Providing diagnosis and understanding of your presentation

Our aim is simple: reduce pain, restore movement, and build confidence in your body.

 

Areas & Conditions We Commonly Help With:

  • Recent strains, persistent back pain, disc-related symptoms, and nerve irritation.
    Focus on settling pain, restoring movement, and rebuilding strength progressively.

  • Postural strain, tension headaches, whiplash-associated symptoms, and stiffness linked to desk work or stress.

  • Rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder, gym or lifting injuries, and movement restriction affecting daily activity or sport.

  • Tennis or golfer’s elbow, repetitive strain, typing-related discomfort, and overuse injuries.

  • Running-related pain, tendon irritation, stiffness, and movement limitations affecting walking, sport, or exercise.

  • Runner’s knee, tendon irritation, meniscal symptoms, and early arthritic flare-ups impacting mobility or activity.

  • Sprains, Achilles issues, plantar heel pain, and balance or stability problems.

  • Support for both recreational and competitive athletes, including:

    • Acute injury rehabilitation

    • Load and training management

    • Strength and conditioning guidance

    • Return-to-play planning

    • Injury prevention strategies

    We aim to keep you active while you recover — not stop you unnecessarily.

  • Gentle, adapted treatment for pelvic girdle pain, back discomfort, and postural changes throughout pregnancy. Support returning to lifting, exercise, and daily activity following birth, including core recovery and movement confidence.

  • Care for jaw tension, clenching-related discomfort, and headaches linked to neck or muscle tension.

  • Help with issues linked to desk work, commuting, or repetitive tasks, including:

    • Ergonomic advice that fits real life

    • Simple movement strategies

    • Strength and mobility exercises you can maintain long term

  • Support before and after procedures such as joint replacements or shoulder and spinal surgery, helping you prepare well and recover confidently.

A Personalised Approach: Every assessment and treatment plan is individual. If another service or specialist would better support your recovery, we will always try our best to guide you in the right direction.

 

Not sure if we can help? Get in touch — we’re happy to discuss your situation before you book.

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