Osteopath Southend

Southend Osteopaths
@ The Movement Base Pilates Studio
149 Leigh Road
Leigh-on-sea
Southend SS9 1JF

Meet the Osteopath

Michael Snell M.Ost

Osteopath

Therapies

Osteopathy, Insoles & Sports Therapy

OSTEOPATHY

Osteopathy in Southend

At Southend Osteopaths in Leigh-on-sea we specialise in osteopathy - 10 years of experience treating back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, sport injuries and more.

ORTHOTICS

Orthotics in Southend

Tailored insole fitting to correct collapsed arches, over pronation and leg length inequality, and treat plantar fasciitis.

SPORTS

Sports Therapy in Southend

Looking for a sports injury specialist in Southend? Book an appointment at our Leigh-on-sea clinic with our osteopath & sports therapist who has experience in elite athletics and professional football

Areas of expertise

Osteopathy

Sports injuries

Golfer's and tennis elbow, muscle strains, repetitive strain injury, rotator cuff injury, rehab advice.

Posture

Leg length inequality, scoliosis, muscle imbalance, collapsed arches, head & neck alignment.

Spinal pain

Back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, nerve pain, muscle spasms, sciatica, arthritis.

Wellness

Stress, headaches, migraines, sleep.

Osteopathy

What is
osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a manual therapy that diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal pain and injury.

What does an osteopath do?

Osteopathy uses hands-on adjustments to help correct joint and muscle problems in the body.

What does an osteopath treat?

Osteopathy treats back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, sciatica, headaches, sport injuries and more.

Three steps to better health

Osteopathy

Consultation

We all have different reasons for seeing an osteopath. This is your chance to talk about your goals.

Assessment

A clinical examination of your joints, muscles and posture.

Treatment

Hands-on adjustments to help correct any misalignments or restrictions in the body.

What we treat

Osteopathy

nerve pain

sports injuries

neck pain

bad posture

sciatica

disc problems

headaches

performance

back pain

Back Pain

Understanding Back Pain

Back pain can arise from joints, muscles, ligaments, discs, or nerves. In many cases, it’s not a single structure causing pain, but a combination of tension, reduced mobility, and overload.

More about back pain

Sciatica

What actually is sciatica?

Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. It occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated, often due to pressure or inflammation.

More about sciatica

Headaches

Osteopathy can help treat certain types of headaches (tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches) by addressing musculoskeletal issues in the neck, shoulders, and upper back.

More about headaches

Disc Herniation & Disc Prolapse
aka "Slipped Discs"

A slipped disc occurs when a spinal disc bulges and irritates nearby nerves, often causing back pain or sciatica. Our principal osteopath specialises in disc-related pain and has over 10 years experience in the field.

More about disc herniations

Posture

Good posture is essential for maintaining a healthy musculoskeletal system and is a key focus in osteopathic care. Poor posture can place unnecessary strain on the spine, muscles, and joints, leading to pain, reduced mobility, and long-term structural imbalances.

More about posture

Sports therapy

Southend Osteopaths offers a hands-on approach to injury prevention, recovery, and performance enhancement for professional sportspeople and active individuals. Our lead osteopath in Leigh-on-sea brings extensive experience at the highest levels of sport, having worked with Premier League football club Fulham FC and as an osteopath within the Osteopathic Sports Care Association (OSCA) and British Athletics.

More about sports therapy

Private Health Insurance

Southend Osteopaths is registered with all the major private health insurance providers

Vitality

Osteopathic treatment is covered with Vitality. Call 0330 678 3326 for advice on how to claim.

Bupa

No need to see your GP with Bupa. Call 0330 134 5502 for more info on how to book an appointment.

Aviva

Seeing an osteopath is easy with Aviva. Visit your GP for a referral and Aviva will authorise up to 10 sessions.

AXA

Contact AXA for your authorisation and membership number prior to booking.

see our 5 star google reviews

"Massive improvement after just a few sessions. Fully recommend Michael, he has an extensive knowledge and works wonders." Rob T.

"Full and comprehensive consultation and excellent treatment." Alan T.

"A very friendly service, with informative follow-up advice and information. Helped improve my back problems greatly. I thoroughly recommend their expertise." Dean A

"Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly osteopath. My Back pain has gone in one sitting. Great Service." Anil K.

Osteopathy in Southend

We see patients from Leigh-on-sea, Chalkwell, Westcliff, Southend-on-sea and all surrounding areas - including postcodes SS9, SS0, SS1, SS2, SS7, SS6, SS5 and SS3.