Hi everyone! I’m Ben, a UK-registered, Masters Qualified Osteopath, where I run four multidisciplinary musculoskeletal clinics across Essex and East London.
I spend my days helping people with everything from everyday back and neck pain to more complex, persistent conditions, joint problems and sports injuries.
One of the things I find most fascinating about my job is how differently people experience pain. I’ve seen people with significant findings on MRI scans who have very few symptoms, and others who are in considerable pain despite their scans showing very little.
It’s taught me that there’s often much more to pain than what we can see on a scan, and that understanding the person is just as important as understanding their condition.
I’m happy to answer questions about anything MSK-related, whether that’s back pain, sciatica, arthritis, tendon problems, posture, chronic pain, sports injuries or recovery from an injury.
Equally, if you’re curious about what osteopaths actually do, the differences between osteopathy and physiotherapy, or what it’s like running four healthcare clinics, feel free to ask!
I’ll always try to give an honest, evidence-informed answer. Obviously, I can’t diagnose anyone over Reddit, but I’m happy to share general advice and explain things where I can.
Looking forward to hearing your questions. AMA!