Bob Allen

One of my favourite definitions of an osteopath is "Someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had in a way you don't understand, see also magician, wizard" While it isn't totally accurate(?), it is a great conversation starter when someone asks me what I do. If you are in pain and want to know why & what to do next please get in touch to find out more. ** You have nothing to lose but your Pain **

BSc (Hons) Osteopathy (2011) - means I am a registered Allied Healthcare Professional that can diagnose and resolve your muscle and joint problems and refer you to your GP or consultant if more serious problems are identified BTEC Dip Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy (2008) - Level 4 - provides good hands-on massage skills BSc (Hons) App Biology (1984) - this gave me a good foundation in understanding the body and how it works Mental Health First Aid (2019) - as an MHFA I have an understanding of mental health issues and how they can affect your physical health Otago programme Leader - these movement medicine (exercise) classes are primarily for the over 50's but also great for anyone that wants to regain their fitness

- Ergonomics in the workplace and resolving musculoskeletal problems resulting from postural issues - Experience in treating adults with physical and learning disabilities including cerebral palsy, Downs syndrome, and Parkinson's disease. - Management of sports injuries in athletes at an international level including prehab and post-injury rehabilitation covering sports including wheelchair basketball, powerlifting and swimming. - Experience in treating older adults and the unique problems they encounter especially polypharmacy (medication list as long as your arm!)

If you come to see me because you are in pain whether it is your head, shoulders, knees & toes (elbows, wrists, low back, hips, ankles, etc. etc.) what I actually do is confirm where the pain is, explain why you are in pain, then tell you how I can help you. Where osteopathy is not appropriate I will always point you in the direction of someone that can help whether that is a GP, a consultant, or another practitioner. If you are not sure what type of therapist you need, you can book a Free 15-minute assessment with me as a no-risk way of finding out what's going on and what you can do next. I promise not to confuse you with jargon and if I can't explain why you are in pain, without your eyes glazing over and leaving you more confused, I am not doing my job properly! *** You have nothing to lose but your Pain ***