The Welvow Podcast

Experiencing occasional aches and pains is a fact of life. But what happens when we start to experience pain on a daily basis? And how can osteopathy help?

Experiencing occasional aches and pains is a fact of life. But what happens when we start to experience pain on a daily basis? And how can osteopathy help? According to a review published in the British Medical Journal, nearly half of the UK adult population is living with chronic pain, with up to 28 million people experiencing pain that lasts for more than three months. The most common causes of chronic pain include headache, lower back pain, arthritic pain and pain from disease. There is also unexplained pain, where a medical professional has been unable to get to the root of what is causing it. And while it may not be life-threatening, chronic pain can have a major impact on mental wellbeing and quality of life. It can be truly debilitating, turning small every-day tasks into painful challenges. We know that painkillers are the first line medical response to managing pain. But what happens if you don’t want to take a drug every day? What else can you do to manage and even alleviate pain? Today we are delighted to share the mic with highly experienced Osteopath Paul Mitterhuber, founder of the Chiltern Ostoepathic Clinic in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, who shares his knowledge and experience working with thousands of patients over 30 years to help them find a way out of pain. For more info visit www.seedwellness.co.uk/paulmitterhuber Paul is Regional Communication Coordinator for the General Osteopathic Council representing Buckinghamshire as well as a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. He is also the organiser for the local South Buckinghamshire Osteopathic Group, and a member of BBENSCH Post Graduate Society for Osteopaths.