Sitting or standing for long periods
Work and daily activities
Sleep and comfort
Exercise and movement
Back pain can develop for a number of reasons, including:
Muscle strain or tension
Joint restriction (facet joint irritation)
Disc irritation or bulge
Disc herniation (slipped disc)
Osteoarthritis and age-related changes
Spondylolisthesis (vertebral slippage)
Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
Previous injuries that have not fully resolved
Sciatica (nerve-related pain)
Poor posture or prolonged sitting
Lifting injuries
Repetitive strain
Spinal stenosis (narrowing around nerves)
Degenerative disc changes
Weak core stability and poor movement control
Often, back pain develops due to a combination of factors rather than a single cause.
Avoid staying in one position for longer than 20 minutes
Change position regularly
Keep gently moving throughout the day
Walking can help, but too much may fatigue muscles
Lying down can relieve symptoms, but staying too long may lead to stiffness
Sitting for long periods is often the biggest trigger
usually the most aggravating
better than sitting
helpful in short periods
often the most relieving
Even if a position feels comfortable, staying there too long can cause symptoms to flare when you move again. Move regularly. Change position. Don’t stay still for too long. For more advice, see our Ergonomic Desk Setup Guide.
Your spine and movement
Your posture and daily habits
Your lifestyle and work demands
Previous injuries and contributing factors
We follow a clear, structured approach to your recovery:
We begin with highly effective hands-on Osteopathic treatment to reduce pain and get results quickly.
This is then supported with targeted exercises, including mobility work, stretching, and the use of tools such as foam rollers where appropriate.
As you improve, we progress your care into strengthening and conditioning, helping to build resilience and support long-term recovery.
Get fast initial improvements
Support your recovery properly
Deliver long-term, lasting results
Some patients come to us after trying other treatments such as physiotherapy, chiropractic care, or massage without getting the results they expected.
We assess how your body moves as a whole, not just where the pain is — combining the best elements of:
Osteopathy
Classical and Cranial Osteopathy
Physiotherapy-based rehabilitation
Chiropractic movement principles
Clinical Pilates (APPI)
Every patient is different. Your care may include:
Hands-on Osteopathic treatment
Rehabilitation exercises
Postural and movement advice
Core stability work
Strength and conditioning programmes
Guidance on returning to work or activity
Our aim is simple — to get you out of pain and back to normal life.
Returning to work comfortably
Sleeping better
Moving more freely
Getting back to exercise
We are proud to be one of the most highly reviewed Osteopathy clinics in the Frimley, Camberley and Farnborough area. Our Clinical Director, Alex, places a strong emphasis on results and ongoing development across the entire team.
Years experience
Consultations
Patients treated
Highly reviewed
Training leads to consistency. Consistency leads to excellence. Excellence leads to results.
Gentle movement, avoiding prolonged sitting, and appropriate treatment can help reduce symptoms.
Staying gently active is usually better than complete rest, as movement helps reduce stiffness.
Yes, prolonged sitting is one of the most common aggravating factors.
A good guide is the “20 minute rule” — avoid staying in one position for too long and change position regularly.
If you are struggling with back pain, the sooner it is assessed, the sooner you can start improving.
Book your appointment today and take the first step towards getting back to your best and enjoying life again.