Joint Mechanics

25/02/2026

How to Avoid Non Specific Lower Back Pain

Lower back feeling tight or achy? Most non specific back pain comes from everyday habits — the good news is, small changes make a big difference.

Try these simple spine friendly habits:
✨ Move often Your back loves variety. Stand, stretch, walk — little and often.
💪 Strengthen your support team Core, glutes, hips. Strong foundations = a happier back.
🧘 Stretch what gets tight Hip flexors, hamstrings, chest. Modern life makes them stiff.
🪑 Switch up your posture There’s no “perfect” posture. The best one is the one you don’t stay in for too long.
📦 Lift mindfully Keep things close, bend your knees, avoid twisting in a rush.
😴 Sleep + stress matter A calmer body and mind often mean a calmer back.
Small habits. Big impact. Your back will thank you.

18/09/2025

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/osteopathy/safety/

Osteopaths are regulated healthcare practitioners who will assist with.....
Lower back pain
Neck/shoulder pain
Sports injuries
Arthritis
Muscle and joint pain....amongst other things

Visit Lydia and Howard at Joint Mechanics for help with any musculoskeletal issue you may be experiencing.

Osteopaths must be qualified and registered with the General Osteopathic Council. Osteopathy is generally regarded as safe but is not recommended for people with certain health conditions.

07/08/2025

https://youtu.be/1zFVD771DRU

Chronic niggling injuries / pain? Tendonitis? Plantar Fasciitis?
Suffer no longer. See if Shockwave Therapy can help you.

Joint Mechanics Clinic
16 Woodfield Lane, Ashtead KT21 2BE
01372 278188

What is Shockwave Therapy and does it really work? Are you struggling with chronic problems such as soft tissue injuries or tendonitis? Have you exhausted al...

05/06/2025

WATCH THIS SPACE!!!

New website arriving soon.

Joint Mechanics Osteopathy and Health Clinic
16 Woodfield Lane, Ashtead KT212BE
www.jointmechanics.com
clinic@jointmechanics.com
01372 278188

20/03/2025

We are now finished!!!!!!!
Driveway and carpet down....rooms are ready for treatment!!
We are now at our new location of 16 Woodfield Lane, Ashtead KT212BE.
Next door to the Peace Memorial Hall....feel free to park on the new driveway and we now have step free access to the clinic.
Looking forward to welcoming our old patients and new patients to the new venue.
Thank you for bearing with us in the transition period.
www.jointmechanics.com

13/02/2025

CLINIC MOVE!!!
We have now moved from our Barnett Wood Lane premises to our new home on Woodfield Lane. Number 16 - next door to the Peace Memorial Hall.
Carpet not yet down but otherwise all brand spanking new.
Looking forward to welcoming you all to our new location.

If there is space on the driveway then please do park there but if not, the village car park is literally next door.

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09/12/2024

Day by day the new home of Joint Mechanics is taking shape.
A work in progress................

09/12/2024

A Merry Christmas to all our patients.
Just over 2 weeks until Christmas Day.
Still time to get any aches and pains seen to before the big day.
Or how about giving a loved one a voucher to spend on one of our treatments?

19/09/2024

Some neck treatment needed for sore necks?
Joint Mechanics Joint Mechanics Osteo and Physio Clinic
206 Barnett Wood Lane
01372 278188
www.jointmechanics.com

09/05/2024

Did you know???
Our clinic rooms are available for rental?
We have 2 rooms ideal for manual therapists (massage, physiotherapy, podiatry etc) and 1 room that is great for talking therapies, reflexology, 1:1 pilates or yoga.
If you or anyone you know may be interested please drop us an email at clinic@jointmechanics.com or give us a call on 01372 278188

27/03/2024

An oldie but a goodie.. reposting from
back in covid days, but still good postural advice for those who work at a desk whether from home or in the office!

20/03/2024

Some more lovely reviews from some of our patients. If you would like to make a booking with either Howard or Lydia give us a call on 01372 278188 or book via our website www.jointmechanics.com