MSK Conditions Treatment & Rehabilitation in Sevenoaks & Bexley

Osteopathy & Physiotherapy treatment for Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in Sevenoaks and Bexley.

Apollo Clinics Osteopath in Sevenoaks provides patient consultation looking at the spinal bone structure

What are Musculoskeletal Conditions?

Our Physiotherapists and Osteopaths are highly specialised to treat a range of Musculoskeletal conditions. Musculoskeletal, or MSK as it can be known, refers to the performance of your muscular and skeletal systems comprising of your bones, muscles, joints and adjacent connective tissue. Our team will consider the structure and function of your body and that your health depends on everything working in harmony with one another.

Typical injuries and MSK conditions that you may need help with include:

  • Back Pain – A common and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. You may also be experiencing nerve pain as a secondary symptom, with Sciatica being one of the more common occurrence.
  • Shoulder Pain – You may be experiencing aching or dull pain which is often a sign of overuse or chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis or rotator cuff injuries. It may also be a sharp stabbing pain caused by acute injury or inflammation in the shoulder.
  • Neck Pain – Neck pain can be caused by a range of things including poor posture and sleeping habits to trauma or an underlying medical issue. The pain can have a significant impact on your daily life, leaving you with headaches, fatigue and in some cases unable to perform important daily activities.
  • Hip Pain – Chronic hip pain will require a full diagnosis and evaluation as the hip pain often comes as a result of secondary, or indeed primary, lower spinal or knee joint issues.
  • Tension Headaches – Headaches are a common condition that can cause significant discomfort and impact your daily life. There are several different types of headaches, including migraines, tension headaches, and cervicogenic headaches.
Apollo Clinics physio in Bexley treats a patient’s sports injury with physiotherapy

Should I see an Osteopath or a Physio?

This is a commonly asked question and at Apollo Clinics we offer a multi-disciplinary approach. Osteopathy aims to restore a balance within your body, focusing on ensuring your skeleton, muscles, tissues and all parts of your body are working in harmony together. In general an Osteopath tends to work more with their hands but will still prescribe you with exercises to complete independently.

Physiotherapy focuses on the rehabilitation of your physical function primarily through the use of exercise and modalities. That said, a Physio will also as well as manual therapy techniques such as massage.

Both Osteopaths and Physios are well equipped to treat Sports Injuries and will examine, diagnose and treat problems with your joints, bones, soft tissue, muscles and nerves by looking at the function of your body. We will always guide you to the most appropriate treatment which may include a combination of both.

What to expect from the first appointment?

Whether you are seen by the Osteopath or the Physiotherapist, both first appointments will follow a similar process and you will be sent a patient intake form via email beforehand to help provide as much context as possible.

  • Case History: Your practitioner will ask you a variety of questions about your complaint. They will ask you about your current problem as well as any history for the presenting issue. They will also go through your medical history to determine if the cause of your pain may not be musculoskeletal.
  • Assessment: Once the practitioner has all the required information, they will perform a direct and focused assessment to diagnose your current issue. This will include observation of your standing/seated posture and range of movement, palpation which is the process of gently applying pressure around muscles and joints, orthopaedic tests and special tests where required such as blood pressure or respiratory examinations.
  • Treatment: Your treatment will depend upon your individual assessment however may include soft and deep tissue massage techniques, stretching and METs, taping, and spinal or joint manipulations

Exercise Prescription Software

Our focus will always be on retraining your body and looking at preventative measures to avoid reoccurrence of injuries. You will be provided with access to our digital exercise prescription software with full instructions on the range of exercise prescribed, as well as the ability to provide feedback for your practitioner as these are completed

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Discover Our Clinics

Apollo Clinics | Sevenoaks Physiotherapy & Osteopathy

58 Cobden Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UB

Free 15 Minute Phone Call

FREE

45 Min Initial Osteopathy or Physiotherapy Appointment

£70

30 Min Follow Up Osteopathy or Physiotherapy Appointment

£60

30 Min Deep Tissue Sports Massage Treatment

£60

Apollo Clinics | Bexley Osteopathy & Physiotherapy

17 Bourne Road, Bexley, DA5 1LW

Free 15 Minute Phone Call

FREE

45 Min Initial Osteopathy or Physiotherapy Appointment

£70

30 Min Follow Up Osteopathy or Physiotherapy Appointment

£60

30 Min Deep Tissue Sports Massage Treatment

£60

Our Specialists

Meet our team of Physiotherapists and Osteopaths working across both Bexley and Sevenoaks

Marco Alvarez

Registered Osteopath

Marco Alvarez

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Aleena Jose

Chartered Physiotherapist

Aleena Jose

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Ralph Gerard

Chartered Physiotherapist

Ralph Gerard

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Tunde Adigun

Chartered Physiotherapist

Tunde Adigun

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Dinos Boufardeas

Registered Osteopath

Dinos Boufardeas

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Nelson Okonta

Chartered Physiotherapist

Nelson Okonta

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MSK Conditions Treatment Q&A

If you can’t see your question answered below, please don’t hesitate to give us a call directly

Do you provide home visits?

An initial consultation will be 45 minutes in total, which typically will include 15 minutes for consultation followed by 30 minutes for treatment and advice. The price for a first appointment is currently £60. A single session of follow up treatment will also be £60 however it is also possible to book a package of 6 sessions together which works out as £50 per session.

Other Common Conditions We Treat

Our team treat a wide range of different conditions. You can read a bit more about our approach in each of these articles

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