How can osteopaths help me? Trapped nerve A trapped nerve in your neck can give problems in your arms. A trapped nerve in your back can give problems in your legs. People may try to 'put up' with their symptoms for quite some time. Osteopathy is often effective for a recently trapped nerve and many people find a trial of treatment for a longer-term problem worthwhile. More information   Book an appointment Neck and shoulder tensions Many of us leading busy and stressful lives feel a build up of neck and shoulder tension that can become sore. Osteopaths use soft tissue massage and mobilisation movements of joints to alleviate these problems. More information   Book an appointment Stress Different people find different situations stressful. Whether it is moving house, a new job, relationship or family problems we may experience stress in physical terms. Many people feel tension in their neck and shoulders. These tensions can continue to build over time creating a real soreness and discomfort. Osteopaths are well placed to help reduce these tensions and to suggest methods to keep them at a minimum. More information   Book an appointment Backache Many people will experience backache at some stage in their life. Osteopaths are highly trained in orthopaedic diagnosis and will decide if osteopathy is suitable for you. If your problem is a straightforward case of backache your osteopath will choose, from a range of treatment techniques, the approach most suitable for your problem. More information   Book an appointment   Work Strain Many people now work on computers or spend a good part of their day at their PC. As you know, prolonged use of a computer can be associated with neck pains, neck and shoulder tensions, tension headaches and even repetitive strain injuries. Other people complain that driving for many hours each week results in a number of problems. More information   Book an appointment Sports injury Sports injuries often effect your peripheral joints - knee and ankle or shoulder, elbow and hand. They can be painful or they can cause reduced mobility. Osteopaths attempt to either resolve your problem or to recover as much mobility as possible following the injury. On the other hand, some people may have been away from sports for a number of years and treatment is aimed at returning you to your sport safely. More information    Book an appointement Student problems Cambridge wouldn't be Cambridge without it's students. Even though you are attending one of the finest universities in the world you can still suffer pain and soreness. Please ask when you call about a special rate for students. Book an appointment