Chiropractors or Osteopaths in Central London (City)

Christophe3967

Commuting on my MTB last weeek has left me in need of the services of one of these in the City. Any recommendations please?

lost_in_thought

I see a really, really good osteopath in Notting Hill... if you're in west london he's (possibly) on your way and definitely worth the detour.

http://www.kjw-osteopathy.co.uk/index.html

Coriander

I used to go to the British School of Osteopathy on Borough High Street. You get seen by penultimate year students, with a supervisor coming in to confirm their diagnosis, treatment plan, etc.

The bonus is that it's significantly cheaper than a private practioner.

always_tyred

Get someone to stand on your back. Far less time consuming and far cheaper than a chironecromancer.

Btw - nothing too bad I hope!

Christophe3967

Thanks everyone; indeed nothing to bad I hope, clearly just not used to long rides and the geometry on the MTB . But after experiencing the joys of public transport this morning, I will ride in tomorrow even if it really hurts - it just won't be on the MTB.

always_tyred

Christophe3967 wrote:

Thanks everyone; indeed nothing to bad I hope, clearly just not used to long rides and the geometry on the MTB . But after experiencing the joys of public transport this morning, I will ride in tomorrow even if it really hurts - it just won't be on the MTB.

Why do you think you need an osteopath/chiropractor? I would have thought a physio would be a better bet - there are stretches you could do and a physio might be able to point out muscle imbalances/weaknesses.
I know having someone make your back pop like bubble wrap is entirely satisfying (I do my own, which is free) but ...well, but...

lost_in_thought

I have to say, I was a total osteopath sceptic before I was persuaded to visit this one. He totally changed my mind.

As for chiropractors, I have no experience of them...

always_tyred

lost_in_thought wrote:

I have to say, I was a total osteopath sceptic before I was persuaded to visit this one. He totally changed my mind.

As for chiropractors, I have no experience of them...

Same thing, pretty much. I know this because I have asked several of each and they don't really have a good answer. Its a bit like the two darts world championships I think, they are pretty much the same but seem not to like each other much.

What do they do that's so mysterious and that a physio doesn't do if they check your alignment, do some soft tissue work, crack your back and ask for £50?

We have had this debate before - its not what they do, its what they CLAIM to do that's the problem. But if you have a musculoskeletal back related problem, they might help.

Gavin Gilbert

I can recommend Dr Michael Lanning at the Gonstead Clinic, 22 Harley Street.

Michael is a cyclist himself and a contributor to Cycling Weekly. In fact you'll sometimes find CW staffers in his waiting room.

always_tyred

Gavin Gilbert wrote:

I can recommend Dr Michael Lanning at the Gonstead Clinic, 22 Harley Street.

Michael is a cyclist himself and a contributor to Cycling Weekly. In fact you'll sometimes find CW staffers in his waiting room.

What's his "Dr" in? Is he a medical doctor, or a doctor of chiropractic?

Christophe3967

Always Tyred wrote:

Christophe3967 wrote:

Thanks everyone; indeed nothing to bad I hope, clearly just not used to long rides and the geometry on the MTB . But after experiencing the joys of public transport this morning, I will ride in tomorrow even if it really hurts - it just won't be on the MTB.

Why do you think you need an osteopath/chiropractor? I would have thought a physio would be a better bet - there are stretches you could do and a physio might be able to point out muscle imbalances/weaknesses.
I know having someone make your back pop like bubble wrap is entirely satisfying (I do my own, which is free) but ...well, but...

Personal experience, which varies significantly depending on who I've seen. Over the past 20 years or so I have seen 4 or 5 chiropractors in various parts of the country, and today my first osteopath, Kristian (thanks LiT) who happens to be conveniently located. I have also seen physios but they have always just given me exercises / stretches, rather than inflict pain. All of these people have, to a greater or lesser extent relieved the symptons, which are essentially lower back wear and tear caused by years of rugby, cricket, hockey, and squash. Today, I was in as much discomfort as I have been for 7 or 8 years, but this evening that has disappeared, so I can endorse LiT's comments as to this particular chap. Having now been to both chiros and osteos I can't really tell the difference as each chiropractor has taken a different appraoch as far as I can tell. So, for what its worth, I think that anyone with persistent back pain might wish to consider either physio or a chiro or osteo, but ask for a recommendation.

A final tip would be not to get dressed in the dark if there is any chance that you might later need to disrobe in front of somebody. You may find that you've put your pants on back to front... :oops:

lost_in_thought

Glad he's sorted you out. I have had nothing but good reports from the people I've sent his way recently. He should start giving me commission.

Christophe3967

lost_in_thought wrote:

Glad he's sorted you out. I have had nothing but good reports from the people I've sent his way recently. He should start giving me commission.

Well he did ask who'd sent me but of course I wasn't able to tell him, so you should maybe have a word with him. I cycled in this morning with no ill effects this morning, so will certainly use him again.