Osteopathy First : Osteopath, Sports Massage and Sports Injury Clinics in Stevenage, Hertfordshire & Stotfold, Hitchin, Bedfordshire

I had suffered in silence for almost six years with a worrying pain in my left leg. It felt as if my flow of blood was being blocked and would often end with excruciating pain and swelling in my foot.

I finally plucked up the courage to go and see my GP thinking I would probably need to have my leg amputated! He assured me there was nothing terminally wrong and recommended that I see an Osteopath.

During my first visit, Hannah took the time to explain what the problem was, allayed my worst fears and reassured me completely. I had a badly trapped sciatic nerve. She recommended ten minute toe exercises to do each morning and evening, fitted Orthotics in my footwear and we began treatment. At first I visited once a week and now these sessions are down to once a month.

I have been visiting Hannah for eighteen months now and feel on top of the world. The spring is back in my step. I can swim twenty lengths of a large pool without getting cramp in my left foot, and for a fifty-three year old, I am as supple as a teenager! Hannah's interpersonal skills are fabulous and I not only look forward to the relief she brings to my poor old leg, but to the conversation and care that she administers so well. Thank you so much Hannah and your team, long may you prosper!

Jenny

I wanted to write and say a great big thank you.

I have suffered from osteoarthritis in my neck for some time. After trying several options - chiropractic, physiotherapy and pills - I finally found you and thank goodness!

My aches, pains and movement are now at least 80% better than when I first came to you and is still improving. I no longer get dizzy when I look over my shoulder, and for the first time in a long while I was able to turn round while driving my car to look out the back window - ACE!!!

I feel younger too, as when I look in the mirror, my face is no longer screwed up with pain - and all this satisfaction at the age of 61 when some people give up.

My message to anyone is "don't give up and don't suffer - see Hannah!".

THANKYOU!! I really mean it though, I am so grateful to you. Thank you again.

Kevin

I suffered constant pain in my lower back in the form of a dull ache. I could not exercise because it caused me pain and the final straw came when I returned to find that my rather large flat packed metal shed had been delivered. With me being independent, I lifted a rather heavy box on my own. About two hours later it felt like somebody had a heavy hammer and was constantly hitting me in the back with it.

After a sleepless night and a lot of pain I phoned Osteopathy First. I remember it taking me about 30 minutes to get out of the car and I even had to use the lift, as the stairs were just not possible. I entered the consulting room and there was my saviour - "oh look at you, you are in a bad way" was the comment.

My treatment over the course of a year included inserting orthotics into my shoes and continued treatment on my back and legs. I can honestly say I feel like a new man and have lost over two stone in weight as I am now able to exercise regularly in a gym. I also play and coach football with no back pain.

This was all achieved under the guidance of Hannah-Jane Walder and her team, and also the help of a personal trainer; who between them made sure my back gained strength. I still see Hannah-Jane once a month for ongoing treatment and management of my back problem.