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 treatment canbe given.
The idea that SpinalManipulation is a
“Cure All” for backpain is incorrect,
and on some occasionsit can actually
make the conditionworse.
The area that the backpain is
experienced is notalways where the
problem lies.
For example low backpain may have
its source in thethoracic area.
It is vital that allareas are examined
when you have a soreback, and the
affected tissuesidentified, and
correctly treated.
Once the likely factorsbehind the
back pain areidentified, Osteopathic
treatment may help easethe pain,
then good advice onexercise, diet,
seating, posture, bedsand lifting can
go a long way inhelping to prevent it's
recurrence.
