Active X Clinics - Osteopath Edinburgh
Information about Active X Clinics - Osteopath Edinburgh
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-20h
- tuesday: 8h-20h
- wednesday: 8h-20h
- thursday: 8h-21h
- friday: 8h-19h
- saturday: (closed)
Active X is a specialist clinic in Edinburgh supporting people with persistent pain, specialising in back pain and sciatica.
We help individuals who want to stay active and independent — whether you’re working, commuting, or enjoying retirement.
Many of our patients come to us after weeks or months of recurring pain, stiffness, or flare-ups that haven’t fully settled. Our approach is calm, thorough, and focused on understanding what’s really going on, so you can move forward with confidence rather than uncertainty.
Based in Edinburgh’s West End and easily accessible via Haymarket, we support people from across the city who are looking for clarity, reassurance, and a sensible plan — not rushed appointments or generic advice.
Services and Treatments
Active X Clinics - Osteopath Edinburgh: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Gavin and Zoe are a fantastic, supportive team who are helping me recover after months of back pain and sciatica. They are based in Edinburgh near Haymarket and I am so glad I found them. Gavin is a very experienced Osteopath, which is clear from his knowledge of back issues and pain management. I felt immediately that I was in safe hands. He is calm and reassuring, and his manual therapy, coupled with helpful information, significantly reduced my pain after only a few sessions. Gavin also shares podcasts that complement the sessions, which I enjoyed listening to between appointments. Zoe is a Physiotherapist who is working in collaboration with Gavin. She is very approachable and addresses all my concerns with patience. Her manual therapy is excellent, and she has introduced rehabilitation exercises gradually with very clear guidance. The exercises are helping me build strength and confidence to support my long-term recovery. I also really appreciate how they have advised on my wider health issues, which makes the care feel genuinely personalised. I would confidently recommend them to anyone dealing with back pain and sciatica.
Fantastic experience: Sam Jones took time to know ME and the custom exercise program is working nicely. My body is stronger and so is my golf game!
Fantastic experience: I had my first appointment with Casper and he was able to help with the pain and recommend a course of action to help relieve the pain.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend, Gavin & team are first class! Debilitating prolapsed disk hitting nerve causing walking & balance issues sorted, can't thank them enough.
Fantastic experience: AC Shoulder joint injury which was helped immensely by treatment from Caspar. Phenomenal treatment and exercises that helped me recover quickly
Fantastic experience: Physio at Active X has done a tremendous job easing my back pain and has set me up for the future. I couldn’t recommend their services highly enough. Gavin is the man!
Fantastic experience: Jordan has been both mine and my husband's Osteopath for many years. I was delighted when he started at Active X Clinics; he is brilliant and has helped me so much over the years with different things. He is very knowledgable in his field and I feel relaxed and confident having him treat me. He has been treating me recently for migraine and has been working on my neck. Migraines are so dibilitating however, his treatment has given me so much relief, and I really can't thank or recommend him enough; he's excellent.
Fantastic experience: Happy to give an excellent rating for the treatment recently received by Gavin. Years of spinal discomfort/pain now manageable after 3 positive treatment sessions. Having osteoporosis/arthritis given gentle exercises, have more mobility in neck area. Thanks so much. See you in January for check-up.
Fantastic experience: Caspar provided excellent professional service for my lower back pain
Thanks for the positive feedback Giacomo.
Fantastic experience: I visited two weeks ago for coccyx/butt pain when sitting, seeking some kind of structured stretching plan or very light physio exercises I could do to see improvements. I came away none the wiser really, having been advised to essentially avoid sitting which is obviously impossible. I expected more help given the high cost of £96 for an hour. Gavin was however understanding of my broader health problems (ME/CFS), for which I greatly appreciate. Edit: Gavin kindly offered a follow-up appointment which I took and was very helpful. I now have some actionable steps I can take to improve. Thank you Gavin.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service! Staff are very kind as well
Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend Active X backs enough. Gavin guided me in resolving my lower back pain, and routine massage from Graham is part of the preventive cure. Professional and courteous at all times.
Thanks, Graham. Stay well!
Fantastic experience: Excellent service and support resulting in a quick recovery from a hip & back issue
Fantastic experience: We stopped during a cruise for 1 day in Edinburgh and I had pain in arm and shoulder. I have been attended same day by a fantastic osteopath named Gavin who was able to help me out and largely lowered the pain level. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Caspar at Active X sorted all my back problems in just 2 sessions. Excellent service.
Thanks Andrew. Yes, Caspar is a great osteopath, thanks for acknowledging!
Positive experience: Casar is a great osteopath, very attentive, but a bit expensive for the paid time and after a few sessions, and doing the rehabilitation exercises, it gets better but sessions become a bit repetitive
Thanks very much for your thoughtful review and constructive feedback. I'm really happy to hear that you got better. If you don't feel the result was worth what you paid, I'm happy to pay you back the difference between what you paid and what you think it was worth. We definitely aren't the cheapest, but pride ourselves on providing valuable outcomes. Please email me [email protected] I'm on holiday this week but will get back to you next week. Best wishes Gavin (Clinic Director)
Fantastic experience: Fantastic! I went to Caspar at Actve X with lower back pain he was great in removing the pain and giving me precious advise on how I can prevent the pain from coming back. Highly recommended.
Thanks very much for your review Francesco.
Fantastic experience: Maelle is so lovely and so knowledgeable. Very pleased to be working with her as she helps me with my chronic pain
Fantastic experience: Caspar was friendly, very professional and detailed in his questions and assessment. Quite a firm treatment and my lower back feels a little better already but he was clear it wouldn’t be a quick fix. Even got a free book on back pain. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Lovely masterclass with Maëlle. I was reminded of some things and learnt as well! Thank you for offering this :)
Thanks Natalie. Delighted to have Maelle offering deep insights into women's health.
Fantastic experience: Magic! Having suffered neck pain (whiplash injury) for almost 3 years and tried various other treatments I wish my "first port of call" had been Gavin an excellent Osteopath based at Edinburgh's West End! He is extremely welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly and the Clinic is very welcoming. He suggested I have a weekly treatments for 4 weeks. After just 1 treatment I experienced 50% improvement and am off my painkillers. Woohoo He gave me loads of advice and exercises to help me on my journey. Highly recommend his services.
Fantastic experience: I attended a women’s health masterclass with Maelle. Maelle made everyone feel at ease and shared information in a really clear and engaging way. Topics around pelvic pain can be very sensitive and Maelle created a safe space in her workshop. I would love to work with Maelle in future and I’m glad there are passionate and knowledge practitioners working in the important and often neglected area of women’s pelvic health.
Couldn't agree more Caitlin. She is fab. Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback.
Cheers
Gavin
Fantastic experience: I went to Gavin with back pain that has been bothering me on and off for a couple years. He was great in relieving the pain whilst also giving me a diagnosis and advice on how I can both relieve and prevent the pain in the future. Couldn't recommend enough!
Fantastic experience: Casper was so helpful in not just treating my back and sciatica pain but teaching me how to take care of myself.
Fantastic experience: Jordan Clemson was amazing in helping with my sport injury. Justin understands how male body works and finds the ways not only to ease the pain but to heals and improves the body. I will definitely come back in the future and highly recommended services.
Fantastic experience: Maelle is doing wonderful work at Active X. My general experience of cranio-sacral osteopathy is that it is a massively under-appreciated therapeutic field. Maelle offers her own, intentional, and effective approach. I felt in great personal care, and noticed perhaps even bigger somatic differences than I have with other cranio. Definitely worth investing in.
Thanks very much for leaving a review Noah. We're lucky to have Maelle. She is a very thoughtful and capable practitioner.
Fantastic experience: Amazing help ! Thank you so much
Thanks for taking the time Oceane. Always happy to help!
Fantastic experience: Maelle shared a brilliant presentation on women’s health last week :) it was truly fascinating to learn more about our bodies that way. Also very relaxing and positive atmosphere, would absolutely recommend meeting her :))
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback Albane.
Fantastic experience: Last week I had the pleasure of attending a talk given by Maëlle on female anatomy and health in general. I was really impressed by her knowledge, her kindness and her ability to pass on information, all of which reflect great qualities as an osteopath! Thank you :)
Hi Elsa, thank you. Yes Maelle is a great communicator and full of enthusiasm. Glad you enjoyed it.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service. Got my back mobilised quickly and gave me a manageable programme to prevent recurrence
Thanks for taking the time Steve - stick to the plan and you'll be fine!
Fantastic experience: Gavin is a professional physiotherapist who truly understands his patients and knows how to help them. Whether you're dealing with: back pain, hip pain, or, like myself, issues with shoulder and carpal tunnel syndrome, you'll receive rapid relief and valuable advice on how to help yourself at home. Additionally, he’s a wise and friendly person, making conversations during visits enjoyable. I don’t know a better osteopath. I visited the Active X Clinics in Edinburgh, but fortunately, they have expanded their practice to East Lothian, near North Berwick. Now even more people will be able to receive professional help.
Thanks very much Tom. Much appreciated.
Fantastic experience: Excellent treatment from Maelle to solve a long running shoulder and back issue - would recommend
Thanks Mark. Yes, Maelle's great!
Fantastic experience: I attended the masterclass on the woman's anatomy held by Maëlle and it was a very pleasant experience, Maëlle was very engaging and gave us great advices :) Thank you Maëlle! Looking forward to the next one !
Thanks Eleonore. Delighted you got so much out of it. Cheers Gavin
Fantastic experience: First class consultancy. Targeted personal service. They work hard to identify my specific problem then devise a route to best solve the issues.
Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of attending Maëlle Guennec's talk on Women's health and the pelvic anatomy yesterday. I was won over by her confidence, her smile and by how passionate she was about her topic. She taught us a lot about our own bodies all the while setting up a confortable, warm and safe environment thanks to which everyone felt engaged in the talk. Keep up the good work, Maëlle !
Sounds great Emma. So pleased you got a lot out of it, and thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Yes, Maelle is great!!
Fantastic experience: Gavin is the first person to help me after many weeks of lower back pain. He also went the extra mile with asking for text updates so he could check my progress between appointments. He’s exceeded my expectations and I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Thanks for your kind words Holly. Prolapsed discs can be nasty, and you've had a difficult time, but you're now on the right track! So good to see you smiling! ;-)
Fantastic experience: Great advice and help gavin certainly knows his stuff I would highly recommend
Thanks very much John. Confident we can get you back on the golf course without that lower back pain!
Fantastic experience: I was very impressed by the care and professionalism - I injured my hip from running and it feels much stronger after Casper’s help. I also know how to avoid further such injury. Thank you
You're very welcome Susan, and thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Cheers Gavin
Fantastic experience: Very competent and professional osteopath. Has helped me on my road to recovery from a recent spinal injury.
Thanks May. I do hope you continue to recover and then - as promised - I'll put you in contact with someone locally who can help you with prevention.
Fantastic experience: Saw Gavin for an acute back problem whilst visiting Edinburgh. He manipulated the area which really helped with the pain and gave me loads of advice re stretches and exercises I could/should be doing go forward. If I lived in Edinburgh I’d probably being seeing him regularly to ensure future spinal health. Thanks Gavin.
Delighted to help Kim. Stick with the plan! Cheers Gavin
Fantastic experience: Gavin is a brilliant osteopath. My chronic back pain has now gone and I have the maintenance tools to ensure it doesn't come back hopefully. I'm so grateful. Thank you.
Thank you for your review Alison. Stick with the plan and I'm sure you'll be fine!
Fantastic experience: Nothing else worked until finally I found Active X! After years of chronic back pain and not sure where to turn next I sought the help of Gavin initially and now Fiona! Their help and continued support has me now taking the steps to get back into the gym and considering a return to running! I continue to attend a weekly Pilates class because it works that no other class has before. Thank you both so much for your care, outstanding professionalism and teamwork.
Fantastic experience: I went to the clinic in Edinburgh very close to the West End. Having never seen an Osteopath or knowing very little about how an Osteopathy Clinic works I was really hopeful that my back pain and sciatica would be relieved. I have been a long sufferer of back pain and sciatica. So what to expect? I was welcomed, we discussed in detail my issues and then I received treatment and guidance. This involved pain relieving massage and then follow up exercises with video links that showed me what to do. I found my treatment so pain relieving and the follow up exercises have helped me. The clinic has all you need and the rooms are bright and comfortable. I have signed up to several more sessions with Caspar who is a very friendly and welcoming Osteopath. I would give it a go if you have back pain and want relief.
Fantastic experience: I recently visited Mr. Gavin Routledge, a highly skilled osteopath based in Edinburgh's West End. His clinic is conveniently located and provides a welcoming atmosphere. I sought his expertise to alleviate persistent back pain and sciatica. After a thorough examination, Mr. Routledge accurately identified the root cause of my discomfort. His approach was both informative and reassuring. The treatment itself was exceptional. Mr. Routledge's hands-on techniques, combined with targeted exercises, provided immediate relief. His deep understanding of the musculoskeletal system was evident in his ability to address my specific needs. Beyond the treatment, Mr. Routledge offered valuable advice on lifestyle modifications and preventive measures. I appreciate his holistic approach to patient care. I've visited other osteopathy clinics in the past, but Mr. Routledge's expertise and dedication set him apart. I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking effective back pain relief in Edinburgh. Thank you for your excellent care.
Wow! Thank you Aliaksei for taking the time to be so thorough with your feedback. It's much appreciated. You have the right attitude to make a big impact on your long-term health prospects. I look forward to supporting you in those long-term goals. Cheers Gavin
Fantastic experience: I developed sciatica and was in alot of pain. I called the clinic and had an appointment the following day. I saw Casper Giffard Tutt. He went through my history etc, he explained the possible timescales involved and the treatment plan. The plan was easy to follow and I saw Casper once a week, as I progressed and got better some of the exercises changed. He gave me alot of confidence going forward. Once I was much better we discussed me going back to the gym to help my recovery. He was very supportive and was there if I need any questions answer. Highly recommend Casper and the clinic.
Thanks for taking the time to write a detailed review Robert. Delighted it's all worked out well for you. Of course we have every confidence in Caspar, but always good to get the positive feedback. Keep following the advice. Cheers Gavin
Fantastic experience: Went to Jordan after a friend recommended him for my lower back pain. He understood what i needed and has hugely reduced the pain i was in. Highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Helped with my back pain several times over many years.
Thanks for taking the time Derek!
Fantastic experience: The most comprehensive massage I have ever had, and totally specific to my needs -working deeply into the problem areas. I felt a difference in posture and mobility after one massage, and look forward to following up to regain fitness and mobility. Most importantly, Grahams knowledge and way of working inspired trust.
Fantastic experience: I went to the clinic for back pain, doctor Caspar was very helpful and friendly, I got effective treatment and I would reccomend going to the clinic :)
Thanks Davide - Caspar is a very diligent and gifted osteopath. We're lucky to have him on the team.
Fantastic experience: Excellent physiotherapy clinic. Highly knowledgeable and friendly staff; treatment right on track.
Thanks for your kind review Leonard.
Fantastic experience: Strongly recommend Caspar, he ease my knee pain much.
Thank you very much Ling. Yes, Caspar's great at knees!
Fantastic experience: Always excellent service delivered in a professional yet friendly manner.
Thanks for those kind works Jackie. Keep running!!
Fantastic experience: I've been diagnosed with frozen shoulder, thanks to Gavin's osteopathy treatment I'm beginning to feel movement coming back to me. What a relief! So glad I came to the clinic here in Edinburgh. :) I want to jump for joy and fling my hands in the air, but I'm not quite there yet...
Thanks Laura. When you get to the flinging your hands in the air stage, I'll join you!
Fantastic experience: I have been suffering from my lower back(disc bulge)L5 S1/sciatica for the last 12 years. I have seen many doctors, physios ,supposed to be called back specialists, done many massages got loads of different advises but none of them work until I got told I won't get back to normal and I have to learn to live with it . After a severe 6 weeks of pain which I couldn't stand up , walk , sleep or move I decided to go and AXC and I had the pleasure to meet Casper . My 1st appointment my pain was 8/10 . he took his time to listen to my story the did his diagnosis, straight away he knew what was my problem , gave me crucial advices with details and then rehab a program to follow . 2,3 days later sciatica was pretty much gone . I went to see him10 days later for a follow-up And the pain was 4/10 . He made some adjustments in my back and stretches. Gave more exercises for my rehab program . Walking out from the clinic I went straight for 1h30 walk with no pain , next day woke up with pretty much pain free . I'm truly grateful as now I can see some light at the end of the tunnel . Thank you Casper . Hani.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a detailed review Hani. Well done for sticking to the advice - that's often the hardest bit. Next stage is preventing recurrence....
Fantastic experience: I can’t rate this clinic and Casper highly enough. I had a significant back injury which resulted in sciatic pain and very limited movement. Casper has helped me get back on my feet and back doing the activities I enjoy. Casper doesn’t just focus on treatment but exercises and rehabilitation for the long term.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review - it's hugely appreciated.
Fantastic experience: Jordan at the clinic is that rare combination of a technically brilliant clinician and an infectious personality. His ability to tailor his treatment approach to each patient, provide a thorough and professional service whilst being an incredibly likeable human being, is a very difficult skill to possess & Jordan has it in spades. Wonderful experience, couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
Thanks for taking the time Si. You've come to know his so well.... Cheers Gavin
Fantastic experience: Excellent. 10 stars! A complete all round wealth of knowledge about back pain, making it understandable for me. Jordan really understood me as a client and made me feel extremely valued. Also not to mention Gavin who was really educational and brilliant on the phone, took time to discuss my needs and concerns. Massage treatment was fkgng brilliant and gave me much needed relief from pain. Exercises the oestopath gave me were amazing, they provide me pain relief everytime I do them
Fantastic experience: I have no doubt the team saved me from a very difficult and painful time Kaspar told me the gp needed to send me for an MRI scan due to the state of my back having had a military accident and no one in Northern Ireland could repair it and spinal injections for 35 years so he sent the gp an email stating the problem on the Wednesday morning and the gp had a letter for me to take to A&E at the Royal Infirmary Hospital Little France and I had an MRI at 4pm the results at 4am and told I would have the operation Thursday afternoon so didn't get home the operation took 6 hours and a week later I was home with my back and spine repaired and in great shape A year on and my back is a lot stronger and I have no pain My life has changed for the better thanks to Kaspar and Gavin at ActiveX Thank you guys
Fantastic experience: I saw a brilliant Osteopath, Casper (at their clinic in the West End of Edinburgh), for a few excellent osteopathy sessions which were incredibly helpful and provided so much relief. I have Complex PTSD, which comes with many emotional and physical chronic problems for me, including severe back pain and sciatica (to name just a couple!). I really rarely feel as comfortable as Casper made me feel which was such a welcome surprise. I found the massage aspect of the treatment extremely relaxing and beneficial because Casper made allowed me to feel so comfortable with it so that opened up a new avenue of recovery for me. I'll certainly be going back for more sessions as soon as I can. The treatment is definitely something to explore, and I would thoroughly recommend Casper (or any of the team - I'm sure they're all fabulous) whether you need a tune-up or just to keep fit and healthy for as long as possible, plus, the exercises (if you're lucky enough to get "homework!) were absolutely doable and explained very well - it's never too early (or late!) to start finding emotional/mental/physical relief so I highly recommend.
Thanks for taking the time to write such a thorough review Samantha. Caspar's a great osteo and we're lucky to have him!
Fantastic experience: After 30 years of nursing have a new lease of life and a new back and neck Active X clinic is based in the west end of Edinburgh and I met Gavin who is a highly experienced and knowledgeable Osteopath Gavin explained everything that was causing the pain and methodically worked on my neck and back He also gave me exercises to support his treatment What can I say but it’s just amazing!
Fantastic experience: I had lower back pain which I thought would ease off after a few days, which it did not, I had trouble bending and getting up from the sitting position. After two session with Gavin at Active X Clinics - Osteopath at the West End, Edinburgh I was able to stand up without pain and bend. Gavin gave me a series of exercises to continue with at home and gave me additional advice on how to maintain my back from further episodes. As a desk worker, Gavin also advised changing my workstation to a standing desk which was a game changer too. I would not hesitate to book an appointment again, the quicker you address the issues the quicker you can return to normal. I can't recommend Active X Clinics enough.
Thanks for the kind words Louise. Remember to stay active!!
Fantastic experience: Top job from Jordan - would highly recommend.
Thanks for taking the time. Jordan is a top bloke!
Fantastic experience: I had an injury....My work is my life and not being able to work was more than devastating. After just ONE session with Caspar I was able to walk...A few sessions later I came back to my normal active self. It was short of a miracle. So very grateful. I highly recommend Caspar to anyone and to everyone.
Thanks Maria, I've said it before... he's a great osteo and we're lucky to have him on the team. Thanks for posting about your experience.
Fantastic experience: Gavin and team are friendly, approachable, and very knowledgeable about back pain. Highly recommend!
Thanks for taking the time to review Kevin.
Fantastic experience: I am very pleased with my experience with Active X Clinics, I came with years of knee pain and Caspar quickly identified the issue and gave me exercises which helped a lot. The exercises were made to realistically fit into my schedule and were not too intense or overwhelming. I am now more active than I have ever been with little to no pain. Caspar also gave me very helpful advice while starting a new sport so I could practice safely and work with my body instead of against it. I would definitely recommand!
Fantastic experience: Had lower back pain and after a couple of sessions with Gavin the relief is fanastic and movement in hips is great,highly recommended
Fantastic experience: Having recently moved to Edinburgh and with a long history of back issues, it was important for me to source a decent osteopath. Active X have been superb. As an electrician I can’t afford any downtime, and on 2 occasions they’ve sorted my back without me missing any work days. Absolute professionals. Thankyou.
Thanks for taking the time Tom. Always happy to help. Good luck with your own business venture here in Edinburgh.
Fantastic experience: Excellent treatment, support and guidance to sort out lower back pain. App has insightful and educational information to treat and, when I get there, prevent it happening again. A real sense of shift in my behaviours as a result of the sessions with Gavin.
Thanks very much for taking the time Pamela. Your pain has triggered some big changes in behaviour, so maybe there's a silver lining...
Fantastic experience: I’m really impressed with the service and treatment, after a really annoying sore back and leg which appeared over Christmas. Casper has really helped to give me treatment and exercises which has eased the pain, not only that he is also a real pleasure to deal with and has a great manner, which has put me immediately at ease and makes me feel like I’m in safe hands!! Keep up the great work.
Thanks Rachel. Much appreciated.
Fantastic experience: I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the exeptional care and treatment I received from Caspar. His professionalism, friendliness, patientce, and dedication made me feel comfortable and confident right from the start. The treatment I received was truly outstanding and has made a significant difference in my condition. I am very grateful for the improvement I have experienced under Caspar's care. Thank you very much Caspar :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a considered review, Renata. Caspar is a great guy and we're lucky to have him.
Fantastic experience: After years of struggling i have finally found someone who actually listens and actively makes an effort to correct what i need. Couldnt recommend enough. Great people, service, and results.
Fantastic experience: Not for the first time Active X have put me back on my feet. Jordan was first class in sorting out the problem. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Fantastic experience: Just had second appointment with Gavin for upper back pain. Thorough examination and history taken. Great explanation and understanding of what’s happening and tips to alleviate the problem. Today was really interesting with gentle manipulation of joints and stretching of muscles involved. Hopeful this can be resolved.
Thanks for taking the time Jacq. You will make a good recovery - just stick to the plan!
Fantastic experience: Two session in and the team at Active X and Jordan in particular have been terrific so far. Made an almost instant difference in immediate pain relief and we are now working on a recovery, increasing movement then onto to prevention. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for the great feedback Michael. We always recommend working on the Prevention too!
Fantastic experience: I was suffering from lower back pain that was affecting my sleep. Caspar at Active X was fantastic, he provided me with an easy routine of exercises that really helped to ease my back pain. His investigation into my back pain was incredibly thorough and I was provided with several different solutions which included diet changes, which supplements to take and other prevention tactics. I highly recommend Active X.
Thank you Sam. Yes, Caspar's great and we're lucky to have him. Keep following the plan for prevention!
Fantastic experience: I found the treatment I was given excellent professional , also the treatment room and waiting area were very clean and tidy
Thanks for sharing Martin. I hope you continue to make good progress, and let's see if we can get you back to golf before the end of the season!
Fantastic experience: I have been attending Active X Clinic after I started suffering lower back pain as I was recovering from spinal neck surgery, I met Casper for my consultation where he made me feel relaxed and at ease, Casper explained what an osteopath was as I had no idea after Casper asking and listening to my symptoms what level of pain I had Casper did some assessment to see what movements I could do and explained why i was having lower back pain before my next appointment Casper asked me to try some gentle excercises at home The excercises have helped so much I do these excercises every day and will continue to do them every session the treatment Casper has given me has been exceptional, i no longer have lower back pain Casper also gave me treatment on my neck even though I did not attend for this reason I can't thank Casper enough I highly recommend Active X Clinics
Fantastic experience: I Was struggling with lower back pain for a while now and Jordan sorted it. Amazing relief after. i would definitely recommend to a friend.
Thanks for taking the time Daren. Delighted you had such a positive experience.
Fantastic experience: Knee problem. Physio was Caspar and everything went well. Would recommend Active X as they were also great with a back problem I had as well.
Always happy to help with any kind of pain, Keith. Thanks for your review.
Fantastic experience: I came with hip and groin pain last months, I was seen by Casper had my couple of therapy sessions thankfully my pain was relieved, excellent care provided by active clinics.
That's good news, Rehan. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic experience: Casper knows his stuff very easy to deal with aswell which always helps
Thanks Harry. Yes, we're lucky to have him on the team!
Fantastic experience: Great staff, my treatment was truly helpful. I've come back to being pain free after trying many other methods, Just a few sessions with Jordan and daily minimal treatments at home have gone such a long way. I would definitely recommend seeing the team.
Thanks for leaving a review Anna - keep doing the home treatments. Jordan really knows his stuff!
Fantastic experience: I have been to see Gavin a few times now and am delighted that I am finally making progress with my back. I have had mid back pain for a long time and have been to see multiple physiotherapists, but have never made much progress. I now understand why I have back pain and am clear on what to do to both relieve it and improve it long term. It’s actually the best it had been in over 10 years! Would highly recommend Gavin, he explained everything really clearly and was really friendly. Looking forward to continuing to improve.
Fantastic experience: Excellent! Knights in shining armour for back pain victims! First class communication and impressed by the very thorough and clear care plan to remedy my specific problem. Well done!
Fantastic experience: I had been suffering with sciatica type symptoms in early December and booked with Active X for an initial assessment. Caspar undertook the assessment asking questions about how the pain was and what things I could/couldn’t do. He undertook a series of movements on me to check mobility of hips and lower back and also massaged the lower back area. I was given a series of stretches to perform each day. I booked another 3 sessions with Caspar over a 6 week period and by the end of the last session, the pain had all but gone. The stretches are now part of a daily routine to hopefully ensure I don’t regress back to where I was in December. Would definitely recommend for anyone suffering with back pains/spasms/sciatica.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a detailed review Bruce. Just keep following the plan!!
Fantastic experience: I’ve had some issues with my shoulders over the last few years and finally got round to sorting it out. Caspar has been great and I am definitely seeing results with my shoulders. Way more movement and not as many aches and pains. Would highly recommend
Thanks for taking the time to post your review. And for your positive feedback!
Fantastic experience: I have been suffering since Christmas with sciatica down my left leg which is extremely painful. I have been attending ActiveXBacks for the last two weeks. Casper the consultant has been very thorough in the treatment. I have faith we will have this under control soon. There is no magic potion, hopefully resolve it soon. The massage is really helpful.
Thanks very much for taking the time Sandra. As you say, there's no magic potion, but you're in great hands with Caspar. He'll get you there.
Fantastic experience: Contacted Active X Backs with severe lower back pain. I had been pretty much bed ridden for a couple of days. I got an appointment with Gavin very quickly and he located the area where the pain was and worked on it. He also identified that running on a hard surface and dancing on concrete (I'm 5 feet 5) had bruised my lower back. After treatment and a few days rest I was back out gardening and outdoor work. I reccomend Active X Clinics who helped me out when I was in terrible pain.
Thanks Tam for those kind words. I think the only inaccuracy was your height - pretty sure you're a good deal taller than me... 6 feet 5!!.
Fantastic experience: I was experiencing lower back pain. I am very happy with the treatment and information on how to look after my back. Super friendly staff. I had 4 season with Casper. After two appointments I was able to stand up and bend without pain. Recommend! Central location - easy access by car, bus and tram. Thank you so much Magda
Thank you very much for the positive feedback, Magda. Delighted you're feeling so much better.
Fantastic experience: Very informative and an extremely friendly and good service. I'm feeling improvements already, after two sessions
Thanks for taking the time James. You're in great hands with Caspar. Just stick to the plan!
Fantastic experience: So grateful to Jordan at Active X Backs for helping me get back into running after a couple of years of intermittent knee pain. He identified the problem quickly and gave me the tools I needed to gradually start running again. Would highly recommend!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Sadie. Delighted that you're back to running. Just stay injury-free and NEVER stop!!
Fantastic experience: I came in with really severe back and leg pain. Gavin took the time to understand what happened, what the problem was and how it was affecting my life. He set out the expectations for the road to recovery and gave me confidence about getting where I wanted to be. He even emailed me outside of office hours personally to ask how I was getting on as I was experiencing severe pain at the beginning of my treatment. A brilliant experience that I would recommend to anyone suffering from back problems.
Thanks very much for the recommendation Stuart. Disc problems can be a nightmare, but you're managing as well as anyone could. Attitude counts for a lot.
Fantastic experience: I came to active x for my neck tension that would often cause tension headaches. Before that I have tried a lot for about 1.5 years but not many things offered long term relief and I didn’t want to rely on pain killers anymore. Gavin was able to properly assess my body and based on that figure out why my tension could be caused and what could help it. The weekly massage really resolved most of my tension and even if I still have a couple of days of tension it is never as severe as it used to be, which means it is helping. It’s important to mention that Gavin also asks a lot of important questions because of course tension can often be related to stress and other psychological issues. It really helped me to talk to him about these things and link them to the tension, because I was able to avoid certain patterns or at least be aware of them and therefore keeping my tension and pain at a minimum. Before this I have never been to an osteopath so I had no expectations but I was positively surprised how quickly I felt improvement! I would recommend Active X to anyone that is tired of pain killers and wants help to resolve the root of the problem!
Thanks for those kind words Laura. I'm blushing. But seriously, you are doing a lot of the work yourself. So well done for making the necessary changes.
Fantastic experience: Struggled with my back for almost a year, went to see jordan and he was able to tell me exactly what was wrong and how we can fix it, saw results after the 1st session would highly recommend to anyone with back issues
Thanks for your review Gregor. Much appreciated. Jordan's great and will guide you to prevention - not just relief.
Fantastic experience: I suffered from both flu and Acute sprains on my low back when I urgently contacted active x back one month ago. Mr Gavin kindly arranged the free tele consultation on the same day 730pm! He gave the most effective advice about how to release the sprains and spasm, and simple exercise on bed. L I had my initial consultation today after Keeping to wait for his availability! His knowledge and skills of manual treatment released me from not only pains but also anxiety. I look forward to the next session and the guidance of the recovery plan. His videos or podcasts about low back pains are also really recommended.
Hi Yoko, thanks very much for those kind words. Stick to the plan and you'll get there. See you soon!
Fantastic experience: very helpful team, had problem with my hip for a number of weeks and just three sessions with casper plus home plan and as good as new.
Thanks for your review Adam. Much appreciated.
Fantastic experience: Caspar Giffard Tutt was a great help in getting my ITB injury sorted before my Army Assessments. I highly recommend Casper for any running injuries.
Fantastic experience: As a Combat Sports Athlete who competes at the international level my back has suffered many injuries over the years. After missing out on some big opportunities this year due to a recurring lower back injury I sought out a back/spine specialist to help get me back on track. After just two short sessions with Jordan from Active X Backs I already feel well equipped and supported enough to tackle my recovery moving forward. From start to finish the Active X Backs team have provided a flawless service and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them/Jordan to anyone who wants a knowledgable, friendly and affordable service.
Thanks for those kind words Max. Jordan does know his stuff and we're lucky to have him. Good luck with the rehab. Stick to the plan and I'm confident you'll get there!
Fantastic experience: I got arfur tonight ,got a sports massage,he done a great job,The people are lovely and listen to what you say,I would recommend them .
Thanks for taking the time to share Donna.
Fantastic experience: I saw Jordan about a niggling back tightness that had bothered me for years and was affecting my range of movement in dance. He administered a combination of massage and manipulations, along with a set of physio exercises. After two months I have gained a freedom of movement in my back that I didn't think was possible. Excellent and professional service!
Thanks for sharing your experiences Michael. Much appreciated.
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