We are a leading south coast clinic offering osteopathic treatment to Portchester and the surrounding areas including Fareham, Drayton, Knowle, Widley, Port Solent and the Portsmouth Area. We are a welcoming clinic, offering bespoke osteopathic treatment with our experienced osteopath, Nathan, for a wide range of conditions including back pain, neck pain, frozen shoulder, headaches, sciatica and more.
There is free parking outside the clinic and we are just 7 minutes from the M27 J11/12. A Free 30-Minute Consultation is available to all new patients and booking an appointment is quick and easy online.
Osteopathy is a physical therapy used to treat a wide range of problems which have their roots in musculoskeletal issues. It is a non-invasive treatment which does not use drugs, and works by stimulating the body’s natural healing mechanisms to return you quickly to full health. Osteopathy is a holistic therapy which considers the body as a whole, as the place where you are feeling pain may not be the root of the problem.
Osteopathy is well known for spinal manipulation, and osteopaths are experts in treating spinal and joint issues as well as anything to do with the musculoskeletal system. Osteopathy is an Allied Health Profession and many osteopaths also work in the NHS, in the musculoskeletal departments of hospitals.
Osteopathy can help with a wide range of different problems. People often seek osteopathic help for spine-related problems such as back pain and neck pain, but osteopaths are able to help with anything related to the musculoskeletal system, including sports injuries, repetitive injuries such as RSI, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow, headaches, and chronic conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, and fibromyalgia.
Osteopaths are Primary Care Practitioners who are able to refer you to the correct service if osteopathy is not the most appropriate treatment for you. If you’re not sure whether osteopathy can help, feel free to contact us, or book a Free 30-Minute Consultation.
Osteopathy is well known for spinal and joint manipulations which treat problems by moving the joints of the spine and skeletal system into better alignment. Osteopaths also use a wide range of other physical therapy techniques, including soft tissue techniques – such as massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release – stretching, mobilisation, and Western acupuncture.
Osteopathy is a highly individualised treatment and your osteopath will use different techniques depending on the nature of the problem you are experiencing. At your first appointment, your osteopath will provide you with a professional diagnosis and explain to you the most appropriate treatment for your particular problem.
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The particular techniques used in osteopathy depend on the condition you are experiencing, but spinal manipulation will typically form some part of an osteopathic treatment session. During spinal manipulation, your osteopath may ask you to sit or lie down in specific positions, and use quick, high velocity movements to bring your spine and joints into better alignment.
You may hear a cracking or popping sound during this treatment. This is safe and natural. It does not hurt and is no different to the sound you might hear if you crack your knuckles, or if your knee clicks when you stand up.
All osteopaths complete a minimum of 4 years training to degree level and are registered with and regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Many osteopaths are additionally registered with the Institute of Osteopathy.
Osteopathy is a recognised Allied Health Profession and many osteopaths work in the NHS, in musculoskeletal departments of hospitals. Osteopaths are also Primary Care Practitioners, trained to be a first point of call for patients and able to refer them to other services or for further tests if osteopathy is not the right treatment for them.
Clinicians Warren and Nathan have many years experience treating a multitude of conditions in patients of all ages.
We take a bespoke, patient-centred approach to treatment. Your treatment is tailored to you and we aim to help you, as quickly as possible, get back to full health.
Clinicians Warren and Nathan both have many years experience treating many different conditions in patients of all ages.
We take a bespoke, patient-centred approach to treatment. Your treatment is tailored to you and we aim to help you as quickly as possible back to full health.
At your first appointment, your osteopath will take a brief medical history and listen while you explain what has brought you to the clinic. They will then carry out a physical examination, both of the affected area and of your general posture and biomechanics, and ask you about any relevant lifestyle factors, for example your work, driving, and any sports or frequent lifting.
Your osteopath will typically give you a diagnosis at your first appointment, explaining the most appropriate course of treatment for your problem and how many sessions you are likely to need. You will normally receive treatment at the first session and should notice an improvement straight away. Your osteopath will also provide you with stretches and exercises you can perform at home to expedite your return to full health.
We are a welcoming and friendly clinic, dedicated to providing the very best in clinical care and patient experience. We take an individualised approach, ensuring you receive exactly the right treatment for your unique condition, and that you are listened to and involved at every stage.
Our osteopath, Nathan, is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and the Institute of Osteopathy, and is experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries and aches and pains through to chronic pain conditions. Nathan takes a warm and straightforward approach, and is passionate about helping people return to a full and active life.
Just 7 minutes from the M27 Junction 11/12
We are conveniently based in Portchester, within easy reach of the M27 J11/12 and the surrounding areas of Fareham, Drayton, Knowle, Widley, Port Solent and the Portsmouth area. There is free parking at the clinic and a comfortable waiting area inside the building.
Booking an appointment is quick and easy using our online system, and a Free 30 Minute Consultation is available for all new patients, allowing you to get a professional diagnosis and ask any questions you have. If you would like to talk to us before booking an appointment, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help.
At Hutchinson Health we pride ourselves on a personal, individualised approach to your treatment. You’ll receive a full examination and accurate diagnosis, allowing you to understand the root causes of your pain, and allowing us to treat not just where it hurts, but why it hurts.
You’ll have time to discuss and ask questions, and will be able to start your treatment programme immediately.
We occasionally need to use advanced imaging technology such as MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Ultrasound or x-ray.
An adjustment/ spinal manipulation is a catchall term for a variety of osteopathic and chiropractic treatment techniques designed to help patients who suffer from reduced spinal joint motion, contributing to presentations of low back, sciatica pain, neck pain and headaches.
Osteopathy is a form of complementary medicine rooted in the concept that all of the body’s musculoskeletal systems are interrelated.
Osteopaths and Chiropractors are often discussed in the same circles, but there are several key differences between the two professions.
The information on this page was last reviewed in January 2023 by Warren Dickinson, Chiropractor.
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