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Andrew Wade Osteopathy

Osteopathic practice in Longton, Stoke on Trent.

20/11/2025

UNRAVELING THE ROOTS OF BACK AND NECK PAIN 🤔🦴

Back and neck pain, affecting people of all ages, can stem from various causes. Here's a breakdown:

Mechanical Causes:

1️⃣ Muscle Strain/Spasm: Often from overuse, poor posture, or heavy lifting.
2️⃣ Herniated Disc: When the inner part of a spinal disc protrudes, causing nerve pressure.
3️⃣ Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disease leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
4️⃣ Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal, pressuring nerves, resulting in pain and weakness.
5️⃣ Trauma: Injuries from accidents impacting bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves.

Non-mechanical Causes:

1️⃣ Stress: Triggers muscle tension, leading to pain.
2️⃣ Anxiety: Induces muscle tension, headaches, and fatigue.
3️⃣ Depression: Can reduce physical activity, weakening supporting muscles.
4️⃣ Other Medical Conditions: Arthritis, osteoporosis, and cancer can contribute.

In some cases, the cause may remain unknown, termed idiopathic back pain. 💡

Here at the clinic we provide expert care including manual therapy and IDD Therapy spinal decompression. We specialise in unresolved spine issues so if you are still in pain and wondering which way to turn, we're here for you.

07/10/2025

Neck pain doesn’t have to control your day. 🙇‍♂️ IDD Therapy targets the source, gently relieving pressure and restoring motion—so you can look up, move freely, and feel better. 🙌 hashtag hashtag hashtag

20/09/2025

Menopause often brings new challenges—including back pain. IDD Therapy offers gentle, targeted relief for spinal discs, helping women move freely and feel better without drugs or surgery. hashtag hashtag hashtag

14/09/2025

IDD Therapy: The Science Behind the Relief 💡
Ever wondered how IDD Therapy works its magic? 🤔 Let's break it down:

1️⃣ Precise Computer-Controlled Pulling: IDD Therapy applies computer-controlled pulling forces at precisely-measured angles, gently drawing apart targeted spinal segments.
2️⃣ Pressure Relief and Nerve Freedom: This gentle distraction and mobilisation relieves pressure on the discs and nerves (the culprits behind sciatic pain!).
3️⃣ Fluid and Nutrient Boost: But that's not all! It also promotes the movement of fluids and nutrients within the disc space, essential for supporting disc health.
4️⃣ Muscle and Ligament Care: IDD Therapy doesn't stop there—it also works its magic on tight or stiff muscles and ligaments, helping to restore movement to the joints.
5️⃣ Unlocking Your Body's Healing Power: Our bodies are incredible, with built-in maintenance and healing mechanisms. By enhancing joint mobility, IDD Therapy helps these mechanisms work more efficiently, as function is restored pain is relieved.

Ready to unlock the power of IDD Therapy and experience the relief you deserve? Contact your nearest IDD Therapy provider for more details

01/08/2025

🧠 You Only Get ONE Spine — Take Care of It Wisely! 🩻
When it comes to relieving back or neck pain, not all treatments are created equal. If you're considering spinal decompression, there’s only one system that stands above the rest: IDD Therapy® with the Accu-SPINA.
Why? Because your spine deserves:
✅ Targeted, computer-controlled precision
✅ Gentle oscillation to promote disc healing
✅ Proven results for herniated discs, sciatica, facet syndrome & more
Traction and outdated systems can’t match what IDD Therapy delivers — long-term relief without surgery, drugs, or guesswork.
You’ve only got one spine. Trust the decompression therapy designed to protect it and heal it.

26/07/2025

😣 Tired of dealing with chronic neck pain?
Whether it’s from a herniated disc, degeneration, tech neck, or old injuries — IDD Therapy® is helping people just like you get real, lasting relief. 🙌
This gentle, non-surgical spinal decompression treatment targets the root of your neck pain by:
🔹 Reducing pressure on nerves and discs
🔹 Improving hydration and healing
🔹 Restoring natural movement and function
No drugs. No injections. No surgery. Just proven results.

16/07/2025

𝟏𝟎 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝
Osteopathy is a well established form of healthcare in the UK, but it’s often misunderstood. Whether it’s confusion over qualifications or the scope of what osteopaths can treat, myths can easily cloud people’s perception. So let’s set the record straight. Here are 10 Osteopathy Myths in the UK and the truth behind each one.
𝟏. 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬
Osteopaths in the UK are fully qualified and regulated healthcare professionals. They are registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), a statutory body set up under the Osteopaths Act 1993, and are one of the Allied Health Professions. Osteopaths are trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients independently. To practise, an osteopath must complete a GOsC Recognised Qualification – usually an MOst or BOst degree, which takes 3.5 to 4 years on a full-time basis (longer if studying part-time), including at least 1000 hours of clinical training.
𝟐. 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧
While osteopaths are well known for helping people with back pain, their scope is much broader. They treat a range of musculoskeletal issues, including:
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Hip and knee problems
- Headaches (of musculoskeletal origin)
- Arthritis-related pain
- Sports injuries
- Postural imbalances
- Repetitive strain injuries
Despite the myth, osteopaths take a whole-body approach, often addressing areas that may be contributing to symptoms elsewhere. Infact osteopaths treat the person not the condition, and seek to influence overall health via the musculoskeletal and associated neurological and circulatory systems.
𝟑. 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜
Although they both use manual therapy and can treat musculoskeletal conditions, osteopathy and chiropractic care are distinct professions. The main differences include:
Training focus: Chiropractors often focus more on spinal alignment and the nervous system, whereas osteopaths look at how the entire body functions together including joints, muscles, circulation and posture.
Treatment style: Chiropractors often use spinal manipulation as a core technique, while osteopaths use a wider variety of methods such as soft tissue work, joint mobilisation, balancing techniques and lifestyle advice (including exercise).
𝟒. 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝
Modern osteopathy is increasingly informed by evidence and continues to evolve with new research. NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommends manual therapy – including osteopathy – as part of a treatment plan for conditions such as chronic lower back pain.
Osteopaths also undergo training in evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning.
𝟓. 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
Ethical osteopaths do not claim to cure illnesses like cancer or mental illnesses. Their role is to support the body’s natural function and reduce strain or tension that may be contributing to symptoms or secondary issues.
For example, osteopaths may help ease musculoskeletal discomfort during pregnancy, reduce tension headaches or support recovery after injury – but will refer a patient to a GP if the condition is outside of their scope.
𝟔. 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬
The “crack” (the technical term being a “high velocity thrust” technique), is just one of the many tools an osteopath may use – but contrary to the myth, some osteopaths choose to not use it at all.
Osteopathy encompasses a wide range of techniques, including:
- Soft tissue massage
- Joint mobilisation
- Stretching
- Muscle energy techniques
- Gentle balancing, fascial or listening techniques
- Postural and breathing correction
- Exercise and rehabilitation plans
An osteopath’s treatment is always tailored to the individual and their comfort level.
𝟕. 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬
Osteopathy is considered a very safe form of treatment, especially when performed by a registered osteopath.
Like all medical interventions, there are small risks with manual therapy (such as soreness or mild bruising), but serious complications are extremely rare. Osteopaths are trained to take a full medical history, screen for red flags and modify or avoid treatment when risks are present.
𝟖. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐆𝐏 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡
You do not need a GP referral to see an osteopath. Osteopaths are primary healthcare professionals, which means a patient can go and see an osteopath without another healthcare practitioner being involved.
𝟗. 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Many health insurance providers do cover osteopathic treatment. You need to check their process, as they may need to pre-authorise, and may require a GP appointment first.
𝟏𝟎. 𝐎𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬
Osteopaths are trained to treat people of all ages. Some osteopaths have additional training in paediatric or cranial osteopathy, which uses very gentle techniques suitable for newborn babies and infants.
Osteopaths can also help with:
- Pregnancy-related pain
- Infant feeding and sleep issues
- Postural development in children
- Age-related mobility issues in older adults

06/07/2025

Back pain can be downright debilitating, making daily activities a struggle. But we do have options when you think there is mothing more to be done for you. We're proud to provide IDD Therapy Spinal Decompression!

What is IDD? A non-invasive procedure designed to:

👉 Relieve Back & Neck Pain
👉 Improve Quality of Life

How does it work? By gently treating targeted spinal segments to:

✅ Decompress intervertebral discs
✅ Ease pressure on nerves
✅ Enhance range of motion

As part of a programme of care, IDD Therapy helps ease pain and restore function. Using Accu-SPINA technology, our goal is to get you off pain meds and avoid invasive procedures such as injections and even surgery.

If you're wondering what to do next, we're here to help. We love back pain so you don't have to. We want to put you and your spine, back on track. Call us for more details or check out IDD Therapy on our website.

01/06/2025

Dealing with persistent NECK PAIN?

One day everything is fine, and then you start to feel your pain stiffening, aching. What is happening? Did I sleep badly?? Sometimes we can get start feeling neck pain as the final point when a weakened disc bulges outwards. If the disc puts pressure on nerves, it can lead to nerve pain in the arms as well as pain in the neck.

We can treat most neck issues with hands on treatments. Gently relieving muscle spasm and helping the neck to move freely again. But with a stubborn disc problem, we use IDD Therapy. This state of the art non-surgical spinal decompression treatment focusses on reliving pressure on specific spinal segments. At the clinic we have Accu-SPINA systems which deliver a tailored programme of treatment specifically for patients with bulging or herniated discs.

Neck pain is a pain in the neck. We're here to help if you need it. If you have a question, request a call back and we'll be happy to advise you.

Address

Unit 12, St James House, Webberley Lane
Stoke-on-Trent
ST31RJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8:30am - 6am
Thursday	8:30am - 12:30pm

Website

https://andrewwadeosteopathy.co.uk/

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About Us.

St. James Osteopathy is located in the town of Longton in Stoke on Trent and offers Osteopathic treatment to people of all ages who are suffering from back pain & sciatica, hip and knee pain, shoulder, neck and jaw pain, headache, osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Osteopaths don’t just “do “ backs.

Osteopathy does not rely on medication or surgery as part of you treatment, instead Osteopathy uses a range of techniques from soft tissue release, gentle joint articulation, stretching and joint manipulation to help to get you moving and out of pain as quickly as possible.

Qualified Osteopaths are highly trained musculoskeletal specialists, having undertaken 4 to 5 years of training & over 1000 hours of clinical practice in order to register with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), who regulate the profession in the UK and set strict guidlines regarding behaviour, scope of practice and crtiteria for the continual profession training that all Osteopaths have to adhere to.