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  • Who should I see for lower back pain / sciatica?

    Provider of online consultations for lower back pain and sciatica, Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question "Who should I see for lower back pain / sciatica?"

    Some of the surprising points made include:

    • Osteo/chiro/physio or should that be psychologist/coach/PT
    • A specialist and not a generalist
    • Someone giving positive and empowering messages
    • Someone that doesn't focus on scary-sounding labels

      • If you want much more personalised help, you can get it right now with Gavin's Best back pain / sciatica online course.

      If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.  And if you want a personal consultation with an experienced clinician specializing in lower back pain / sciatica, you can book online.

      11 min
    • Why "no pain no gain" has nothing to do with recovering from LBP or Sciatica

      Provider of online consultations for lower back pain and sciatica, Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge explains why "no pain no gain" has nothing to do with recovering from LBP or sciatica.

      The points made include:

      • It comes from the world of performance sport, NOT healthcare/rehab
      • You will prevent healing
      • You will sensitise your nervous system leading to more pain
      • It will lead to setbacks which are depressing

        • If you want much more personalised help, you can get it right now with Gavin's Best back pain / sciatica online course.

        If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.  And if you want a personal consultation with an experienced clinician specializing in lower back pain / sciatica, you can book online.

        11 min
      • Self / home treatment of low back pain / sciatica

        Provider of online consultations for lower back pain and sciatica, Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge provides you with tips for self / home treatment of low back pain / sciatica

        You will learn about:

        • Exercise
        • The balance of rest and activity
        • TENS
        • Hot and cold
        • Self Massage

          • Gavin starts by apologising for the radio-silence over the last few weeks.  He's been busy building what he claims will be the Best back pain / sciatica online course. 

          If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.  And if you want a personal consultation with an experienced clinician specializing in lower back pain / sciatica, you can book online.

          19 min
        • Lower back pain, sciatica and the impact of stress

          The story of one woman's experience with lower back pain, sciatica, and the impact of stress.  Mel Gladstone shares her story with Edinburgh osteopath, and provider of online consultations for lower back pain and sciatica, Gavin Routledge.

          Mel experienced what she describes as two types of pain. Her old pain which she relates to an old karate injury.  And her new debilitating, exhausting pain, which occurred during one of the most stressful periods of her life.  The solution was to walk away from the biggest source of her stress...

          If you're interested in a free webinar on lower back pain and sciatica, click the link.


          43 min
        • What are the best medications / drugs / pills for lower back pain?

          Provider of online consultations for lower back pain and sciatica, Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question "What are the best medications / drugs / pills for lower back pain?"

          You will learn:

          • Why the ideal answer is "none of them"
          • How to work out whether to use them
          • When the best time to use them is
          • How to use them if you must

            • If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.  And if you want a personal consultation with an experienced clinician specializing in lower back pain / sciatica, you can book online.

            11 min
          • Can the coronavirus make my back pain or sciatica worse?

            Provider of online consultations for lower back pain and sciatica, Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question "Can the coronavirus make my back pain or sciatica worse?"

            You will learn:

            • That it can
            • How that works
            • What to do about it - treat the cause
            • Stay well

              • Remember, the symptoms of coronavirus / COVID-19 are 

              • a new continuous cough
              • a high temperature
              • shortness of breath

                • If you'd like a personal online consultation with an experienced clinician specializing in lower back pain / sciatica, you can book online.

                8 min
              • Should I have lumbar spinal surgery?

                32: Edinburgh spinal surgeon (Neurosurgeon) Mr Ioannis Fouyas is interviewed by Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge. Topics covered include:

                • How to decide whether to have lumbar spinal surgery or not
                • What can go wrong
                • What the procedure involves
                • Recovery times
                • Who is most and least likely to benefit from lumbar spinal surgery
                • How to choose a spinal surgeon

                  • If you'd like to screen yourself for the "Red Flags" mentioned in the interview, you can do so with our free lower back pain and sciatica assessment tool (it's a chatbot).  The bot will also send you relevant advice and exercises. And if you'd like a personal consultation with an experienced clinician specializing in lower back pain / sciatica, you can book online.

                  53 min
                • Should I see a chiropractor, physio or osteopath about my sciatica?

                  31: Edinburgh Osteopath and author of two books on lower back pain, Gavin Routledge answers the question "Should I see a chiropractor, physio or osteopath about my sciatica?"

                  You will learn:

                  • Why the answer is simply “yes”
                  • Which of these I’ve consulted myself
                  • What I’ve learned about choosing
                  • How to decide whether or not to stick with an approach/clinician

                    • If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.  And if you want a personal consultation with an experienced clinician specializing in lower back pain / sciatica, you can book online.

                    14 min
                  • Will my lower back pain go away on its own?

                    30: Provider of online consultations for lower back pain and sciatica, Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question "Will my lower back pain go away on its own?"

                    You will learn:

                    • Why the term “self-limiting” only gives half the story
                    • What the risks of recurrence really are
                    • Why you should take lower back pain seriously
                    • Where to start with relief and prevention

                      • If you haven't listened to our foundational episodes, starting with "Why does my lower back pain keep coming back?"  you would benefit from it.  And if you want a personal consultation with an experienced clinician specializing in lower back pain / sciatica, you can book online.

                      8 min
                    • Second opinion for lower back pain / sciatica.

                      29: Provider of online consultations for lower back pain and sciatica, Edinburgh Osteopath Gavin Routledge answers the question "Should I get a second opinion for lower back pain / sciatica?"

                      You will learn:

                      • How I would make that decision
                      • What to look for when getting a second opinion

                        • If you haven’t listened to Episodes 1-6 – our foundation episodes – please go back and start at the beginning!  It will lay the foundation for you to make a long-term, sustainable recovery.  And if you'd like a free online assessment of lower back pain / sciatica, just click the link.  It will provide you with a guide as to whether you need to see a doctor or not, which exercises are most likely to relieve your particular pain, and a whole load more tips on recovering from and preventing lower back pain / sciatica.  And if you want a personal consultation with an experienced clinician specializing in lower back pain / sciatica, you can book online.

                        14 min

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                      Are you fed up of recurring lower back pain or sciatica? Find out why and how to gain lasting relief AND become healthier. Gavin Routledge - the host and 2 -times author of books on lower back pain -…