Look how it travels out through the gluteal muscles as it exits down the leg from our back. This very important nerve which enables us to walk and run as well as undertaking many other activities can easily become damaged.

Remember that your legs and lower back support your upper body, including your lungs, heart and brain. Sometimes the body becomes overloaded by the forces of gravity, and breaks down – muscles go into spasms, tendons and ligaments becomes stretched and damaged, even our vertebrae and discs become overloaded and damage. Sometimes the breakdown is so serious surgery is necessary.

If we look after our lower back by avoiding various movements, such as bending forward, our tissues can repair and recover.

Helen How
Registered Osteopath
14 Craighall Gardens
Edinburgh EH6 4RJ

0131 551 1044

£35 for one hour including consultation, treatment and advice.