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Osteopathic treatment for the Bristol area- osteopath Bristol

"Rupert Cross is a highly trained Osteopath providing excellent treatment to patients in the Bristol area."

Rupert Cross (BOst) is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and the British Osteopathic Association. He gained his degree at the British School of Osteopathy. Rupert is experienced in treating a wide spectrum of patients including expectant mothers, elderly patients, young adults and sports injuries, including some top level athletes.

Osteopaths work using non-invasive techniques to diagnose and treat a wide range of common musculoskeletal complaints and illnesses. 'Osteopaths treat far more than only back pain

Where do we practice?

Rupert practises from three clinics all in the Bristol area.

  • The Bristol Back Pain Clinic, The Paintworks, Bath Road www.bristolbackpain.co.uk
  • The Climbing Academy Clinic, Charlton Street, Easton www.theclimbingacademy.com

We are happy to answer any questions you may have before booking a session just get in touch.
 
 
Expectant Mothers

Pregnancy causes postural changes as well as hormonal changes, which affect the function of the body. Osteopathy can help you to adapt more smoothly to these rapid changes. Common conditions seen and treated by Osteopaths are low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, leg and hip pain, thorax pain, heartburn and indigestion. Osteopathy can help to relieve these common aches and pains by improving joint mobility, releasing soft tissue tensions and offering advice on effective stretching exercises to do at home.

If you are unsure whether Osteopathy can help you through your pregnancy please get in touch.

Climbing Injuries

Climbing Injuries

Headaches

95% of headaches suffered are of a musculoskeletal origin. These are often called tension headaches, which are commonly caused by slow alterations in posture over time that puts increasing stress on supporting muscles tendons and ligaments. Consequently, these headaches are treatable and relief can be found after a small number of osteopathic treatments.

Sports Injuries

Sports medicine focuses on:-

  • injury prevention
  • diagnosis of injury
  • treatment
  • rehabilitation
  • advice and self management

Sports medicine is not only for elite athletes; instead, it is for anyone who is unable to participate in their chosen sport.

Disc Injuries

Disc injuries are sometimes called slipped discs but this phrase is misleading. A disc is the supporting structure between the vertebrae and acts as a shock absorber for the spine. The disc does not slip; it bulges. The contents of the disc can rupture through the wall of the disc or the disc can even collapse. These changes to the disc can then compress the surrounding nerves and spinal cord causing pain in the local area as well as causing symptoms in the legs and arms.

Your osteopath will diagnose the level of damage to the disc then give advice on the best course of action. In most cases, osteopathy can reduce many of the presenting symptoms. In rare cases, patients may need to be referred to a neurologist or an orthopaedic surgeon.

If you are suffering from mild or acute back pain, please contact your local Osteopath for a correct diagnosis.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have before booking a session just get in touch.