Before I contacted Jamie, I could barely walk and sit down after pulling my lower back very suddenly playing sport. My whole lower back was incredibly tense, and I was constantly worried that even the slightest movement would cause more damage and further intense jarring. After a few days of doubting that I had just 'pulled a muscle' and no sign of improvement I contacted the clinic and was seen within 24 hours. The location for me was perfect as I work at Oxford University Said Business School, so could easily manage to walk to the clinic. The treatment itself is never painful and I always feel at ease. From the first treatment I could feel an immediate improvement. I returned once a week for a number of weeks and was soon back to playing to sport and cycling into work. The best thing about my treatment experience was that Jamie determined the underlying cause of the problem straight away and worked on not only easing the symptoms very effectively but preventing it from happening again. One year on and I have not experienced the problem since.
- Isabel, 27
I had several treatments for chronic sciatic pain and was quite sceptical at first but after only a couple of treatments was feeling so much better. I've learned how best to 'help myself' and can now enjoy long periods of no pain whatsoever. The clinic is so easy to reach being so close to the main Oxford railway station.
- Linda, 60
For the first time in years I am no longer taking pain killers and able to sleep through the night
- Anna, violinist with Roxy Music, 26
Jamie treated my neck, gave me exercises to repeat and probably more importantly, convinced me I had a healthy spine. Within two weeks I was a new woman, and have been pain free for weeks and weeks.
- Bobbie, 56
I came to see Central Oxford Osteopathy one year ago, after suffering from lower back pain (sciatica) for years, since my first pregnancy. During and after my second pregnancy, the pain was so intense that I often could not get out of bed, and lifting or carrying my children made it worse. As a scientist, I was a bit sceptical about osteopathy, especially since I had already tried physical therapy and chiropractic with very limited success. All my scepticism was completely unfounded! I had only two consultations with Jamie: during the first he carefully examined me and identified the cause of the pain, a deep, cramped muscle. During the second treatment, he massaged the muscle and showed me how to do this at home, as well as some stretching exercises to perform. Amazingly, I have not experienced this intense pain since! When I feel the muscle acting up, I simply perform the stretches. I wish I had gone to Jamie earlier, and saved myself so much pain. I have since tried another osteopath (closer to my home) for a different problem, but my experience with COO was far better.
- Helene, 38
I had lower back pain which got worse over time. Jamie is very friendly and always willing to help. He has managed to fit me in on short notice when I have any back problems. My lower back has definitely improved, although the pain does come back occasionally if I over-exert myself in the gym or whilst playing football.
- Majd, 25
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Congratulations to the newest member of our team, Ladina Berther, for being the well deserved winner of the 'Rising Star' award at this years annual Institute of Osteopathy awards ceremony! The award shines a spotlight on her outstanding achievements to date. And we look forward to seeing her continued exceptional contribution to patient care here at Central Oxford Osteopathy....