# Dave Gibson Osteopathy

> Expert Osteopathy & Pain Relief in London


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- [Osteopath near me in Swiss Cottage London NW8](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/osteopath-near-me-in-swiss-cottage-london-nw8/): If you’re looking for osteopathy near you in Swiss Cottage, London NW8, my clinic provides professional, evidence-based osteopathic care for adults, children, and older adults. I have been practising as an Osteopath for 25 years, helping patients with back pain, neck pain, joint problems, postural issues, and everyday aches and pains — all from a convenient local clinic just 8 minutes from Swiss Cottage Jubilee Line Tube station. I can also organise free parking for those who prefer to drive. I will always take the time to understand your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals, offering personalised treatment close to home. Local osteopathy […]
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- [General Osteopathic Council (GOSC)](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/general-osteopathic-council-gosc/): I am fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. This means that you are assured that I meet the highest possible standards for safety, competence, and ethics. I also undertake ongoing accredited training as part of being a regulated profession, and I am up to date with all the latest research and techniques
- [Claiming on Your Insurance](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/claiming-on-your-insurance/): I am registered with all the major insurance companies, including: Bupa Axa Health Vitality Health Aviva Simply Health Bupa International WPP Allianz Worldwide
- [Cranial Osteopathy](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/cranial-osteopathy/): As well as offering structural osteopathy I also specialize in cranial osteopathy. Here I use very gentle “Cranial” and massage techniques. Cranial osteopathy is a very gentle and safe treatment for babies and children. On average, two to four treatments are sufficient, and this varies according to the severity of the problem.  
- [Costs](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/costs/): Initial consultation and treatment The initial consultation, which includes treatment, typically lasts 45 to 50 minutes and costs £70. Ongoing treatments Ongoing treatments usually last 30 minutes per session, but I will run over free of charge if you need slightly more time I charge £60 for 30-minute treatments. I also offer a 20% discount for those wanting to book a follow-up session following the initial combined consultation and treatment session Home visits Home visits, which include consultation and treatment, are also available. Charges are £140 for 60 minutes and £100 for 45 minutes, including travel. For extended long travel times, […]
- [Dave Gibson BSc (Hons) Ost. Med. Registered Osteopath](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/about-me/): I have been helping clients with bespoke osteopathic treatment for 25 years. During this time, I have successfully treated well over 5,000 patients from all walks of life, worked with BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing‘ as their osteopath, and helped professional (and amateur) sportspeople from all sorts of sports. The main conditions I treat include back pain, sciatica, neck pain, joint pain, sports injuries, pregnancy and birth issues, including cranial osteopathy for babies and arthritic conditions, including inflammation and stiffness. Essentially, I offer effective treatments from newborns to the elderly. My philosophy as an osteopath My goal is to help you alleviate […]
- [Contact](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/contact/): To make an appointment, please call: 0781 380 2549 I am an 8-minute walk from Swiss Cottage Tube (Jubilee Line) and 3 minutes from South Hampstead Overground Dave Gibson Osteopaths 17 Tayler Court Dorman Way NW8 0SB Free Parking can be provided Home Visits are also available
- [Plantar Faciitis](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/osteopathy-treatments/plantar-faciitis/): Plantar Faciitis is a term use to describe inflammation of the tissue under the foot and is typically felt on the base of the heel towards the inside. Plantar Faciitis is typically worse first thing in the morning and the more you walk the more it hurts. It tends to occur in older rather than younger patients and is often associated with other foot issues such as a collapsed arch   I focus on treating the area itself and any of the contributing factors which can often include tight calf muscles, and mobilizing the individual joints of the foot to improve […]
- [Tennis Elbow](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/osteopathy-treatments/tennis-elbow/): Tennis Elbow is typically an overuse injury combined with poor technique / posture. I find two areas of injury , tennis itself and from using a mouse ( typically in hypermobile patients). I focus on relieving the muscles around the injury and getting the inflammation down on the sensitive area of the elbow which is often tender to touch. Short term relief suggestions. Ice little and often (5 minutes on 25 minutes off) . If the injury is from tennis , you probably need to rest it. If from working with a mouse, get a wrist support and take regular breaks […]
- [Shoulder Pain](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/osteopathy-treatments/shoulder-pain/): Shoulder pain is one of the most varied conditions osteopaths treat , ranging from Frozen Shoulder, Tendon injuries from the rotator cuff muscles to more serious tears in tendons from sports injuries and long term use. The range of problems we treat makes shoulders an area where I have undergone extensive extra training with specific techniques for Frozen shoulder and Rotator cuff recovery. I focus on initial pain relief so the patient can start to use the joint again as quickly as possible. In order to achieve this I spend a long term in the initial assessment making sure that all […]
- [Arthritis](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/osteopathy-treatments/arthritis/): Most people who present at the clinic with arthritis suffer from Osteoarthritis ( wear and tear in the joints), rather than Rheumatoid Arthritis ( a more painful systemic condition which tends to have warm, red, swollen fingers and joints Osteoarthritis is basically a wear-and-tear condition due to us living longer lives. Osteopathy is a great way of supporting this condition as it encourages pain-free movement. I focus on encouraging non-weight-bearing exercise, dietary changes, and the use dry needling which has been proven to be successful at reducing arthritic pain. Short term relief suggestions Cut down on tea, coffee and alcohol consumption, […]
- [Pregnancy Related Back Pain](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/osteopathy-treatments/pregnancy-related-back-pain/): Osteopathy is a great support during pregnancy in terms of releasing tight muscles and keeping your posture as good as possible. Most women suffer from some back pain during pregnancy due to the extra weight putting pressure on back muscles. With the hormone Relaxin softening all the ligaments in the body ready for birth this puts extra strain on the muscles in the back which are already coping with the increase in your bump at the front. I focus on providing practical support and direct treatment and postural advice. Diagnosis is key here screening for Pubic symphysis Disorder and other significant […]
- [Sciatica](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/osteopathy-treatments/sciatica/): When the pain shoots along your sciatic nerve, through your buttock area and down the leg it tend to be much more painful than typical mechanical back pain as the nerve itself is directly aggravated.   The pain typically is one sided and can be caused by a joint problem, a muscle spasm and occasionally and injury to the disc.   I focus on being really clear as to the nature of which tissue is causing the injury , rather than assuming that sciatica is caused by disc bulges , which is what a google search tends to suggest ( as […]
- [Neck Pain](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/osteopathy-treatments/neck-pain/): Welcome to the world of computers and technology which undoubtedly leads to most neck pain, with sleeping posture (especially sleeping face down) being an additional consideration especially the older we get. I tend to focus on re-establishing movement of the whole of the upper third of the body, from the neck into the upper back (thoracic area) . Work station suggestions are always gone through, and sleeping posture too. Short term relief suggestions. Take more regular breaks from your computer and tech. If you use a laptop or tablet, try swapping for a proper screen plugged in.
- [Lower Back Pain](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/osteopathy-treatments/lower-back-pain/): For most of us, there are three main reasons that we get lower back pain. Our hereditary (lower back pain runs in families), our posture (sitting down for a living) and age ( wear and tear). As a lower back pain sufferer myself, my unique focus is on how the whole area works as a unit. I typically look at the lower back in combination with the hips and pelvis, as this tends to have a better longer-term prognosis. Short-term relief suggestions. Chronic lower back pain tends to be helped with a heat pack put on the area which hurts, although […]
- [Osteopathy Treatments](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/osteopathy-treatments/): In my 25 years in practice as an Osteopath, I have successfully treated almost all joints, muscles and ligaments of the body. I approach each acute, chronic and arthritic condition in a bespoke manner. Every treatment is tailor-made to the unique nature of you as a person, with your lifestyle and work conditions and the individual complaint itself. I take a thorough case history, and I am regarded within the Osteopathy industry as a top-rated diagnostician. Lower Back Pain For most patients, lower back pain comes from three distinct, but often interlinked origins. Hereditary (runs in families), Posture (sitting down for […]
- [What to Expect](https://davegibsonosteopaths.co.uk/what-to-expect/): Osteopathy is based on understanding how the body works, with treatment then tailored to the individual patient. The unique system of diagnosis and treatment of Osteopathy lies in our understanding of that makes the body works from a structural viewpoint, and to re-establish balance and pain-free function. Initial consultation and treatment The initial consultation and treatment lasts between 45 and 50 minutes and costs £70 I always start with a full case history to establish a clear understanding of what happened and why you are in pain. I then assess your individual bio-mechanics, posture and pain triggers. You will be undressed […]

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