Osteopathic Clinics Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Rutherglen Osteopaths is a specialist osteopathic clinic based in Glasgow, dedicated to providing personalised, evidence‑based musculoskeletal care to support improved movement, reduced pain, and enhanced overall wellbeing. The practice focuses on treating a wide range of conditions affecting the muscles, joints, and connective tissues using safe, hands‑on osteopathic techniques. The clinic offers tailored treatment plans that begin with a thorough assessment of each patient’s history, symptoms, and lifestyle, allowing the team to develop an approach that addresses both immediate concerns and longer‑term physical health goals. Conditions commonly treated include back and neck pain, sports injuries, postural issues, repetitive strain discomfort, and chronic tension. At Rutherglen Osteopaths, patient communication, comfort, and education are central to every visit. The team aims to empower patients with a better understanding of their bodies and practical self‑care strategies to support recovery and promote lasting physical balance. With a commitment to professional care and effective outcomes, the clinic helps patients achieve improved function, mobility, and confidence in their daily activities.

David Drysdale hasworked as an Osteopath in the WestEnd of Glasgow since 1996. Davidcombines a wide range of techniques,ranging from OsteopathicManipulation, Massage, Trigger Point Therapy,Cranio- Sacral Therapy,Nutrition and Exercise. Treatments are tailoredfor People. It is understood that somepeople simply do not like osteopathicmanipulation, while others like DeepTissue Massage, or benefitfrom Cranio- Sacral Therapy. There are differentways of treating people who are in pain,and providing the treatment thatworks for you is very important. Osteopathy is wellknown for treating Headaches, Neck &Back Pain, but many other conditionssuch as migraines, frozen shoulderand arthritis can allrespond well to good Osteopathic treatment. There are differenttypes of Back Pain. These range frommuscular stiffness, bony/mechanical pain,deep muscle spasm where anylaughing or coughing is verypainful, to tooth ache/ nerve type pain that isintolerable. Some times on wakeningthe back is incredibly stiff,conversely it may feel rested and pain free. Back pain can ease orworsen through the day. It may bebetter or worse for activity. It may only hurt whenstanding or it may be pain free whenstanding. There are differentcauses for a Sore Back. Different tissues willbe affected in each individual case.It is important to identify the affectedtissues, so the correct treatme