Get from fearing back pain to moving with confidence

Our 12 week, doctor supervised Back Pain Clinic integrates massage, strengthening and psychological therapies that are proven to be the best way to reduce and prevent your back pain

Our goal is to get you moving with confidence

Benefits to you:

Safety first

By undertaking a GP led assessment of your condition and providing a customised treatment plan

Reduced pain

By improving your flexibility, and strengthening your core

Do what you love doing

By building physical and psychological confidence to use your back and participate in all the things you love doing

Learn to prevent back pain

By using our strengthening and flexibility routines to maintain pain free movement

Testimonials

Having had hip, back and weak ankle problems and feeling broken in Nov 23, Nigel has coached and inspired me with strength building and exercise weekly sessions. Nigel is always there for support and motivation. I would highly recommend anyone with back pain who has not exercised for a long time to get in touch.

Louise

Newcastle upon Tyne

I was limited for nearly two years by a bulging disc that was affecting my sleep, walking and moving. After MRI scans and manipulation by a specialist physio I was cleared to start exercising again.

I wanted to get pain free movement back so I could tone up and lose weight.

I followed the programme for 12 weeks and I can now walk and exercise pain free plus I toned up and reduced my waist by 5cms.

Nicola

Newcastle upon Tyne

How the Clinic Works

GP Assessment

A medical assessment to identify the best treatments for your back pain and pre-existing medical conditions

Back Pain Evaluation

A comprehensive movement and psychological assessment to define your custom treatments

Custom Treatment Plan

GP led multi-disciplinary team plan your 12 week treatment plan

6 Week Foundation Stage

Flexibility, strengthening, massage and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments to reduce pain symptoms

6 Week Active Stage

Build back strength and stability to get active again so you are confident doing every day tasks and exercising

What's included in the programme

12 weeks of integrated therapies split into 2 x 6 weeks blocks

Download the Brochure

In depth GP appointment to understand your back pain symptoms and pre-existing medical conditions
Detailed back pain assessment
Customised treatment plan
3 x Massage Therapy sessions
3 x Cognitive Behaviour Therapy sessions
12 x Exercise Therapy sessions
GP review of progress

Meet the team

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Dr Riaan Swanepoel is one of our key practitioners and helps to coordinate Idos. He will often be the first port of call for clients with conventional health care needs or looking for healthcare advocacy.
With over 20 years of experience in the NHS, working in paediatrics, as a GP, and most recently in frailty services, Dr Swanepoel has experience with all age groups and a wide breadth of health conditions.

Dr Riaan Swanepoel

GENERAL PRACTIONER

I am a very committed, hardworking Counsellor and have a warm, friendly and relaxed manner to my personality. By using these attributes, I can listen to my client’s needs and this enables me to provide support to clients in emotional distress. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and The School of Gestalt and by integrating my learning, my aim is to make my clients comfortable to share their thoughts and discuss how it can impact their behaviour and facilitate a positive change for them.

Gungun Sehgal

COUNSELLER

Roberta trained at the Northern College of Acupuncture in York completing a BSc (hons) in Acupuncture. She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and is fully licensed and insured.

Roberta likes to work with people from all walks of life with all types of ailments from muscle strain, arthritis, postural issues to chronic disease and has particular enthusiasm for working with people having emotional problems and anxiety. She also likes to help people with chronic ailments, such as MS for example, to enable them to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Roberta Helen Reeve

MASSAGE AND ACCUPUNTURE THERPAIST

I'm the Founder of Longevity Performance Coaching and our goal is to help people perform, feel and look better as they age.

I’m a qualified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Advisor, Exercise Therapy Specialist for chronic health conditions and a Back Pain Exercise Specialist.

I focus on rebuilding people through nutrition, movement and exercise, who are affected by chronic health conditions, including back pain.

Nigel Issa

Back Pain Exercise Specialist

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be referred by a GP?

No you can self-refer to Idos and you will be fully assessed by a GP to determine if you are suitable for the programme.

Where is the service delivered?

At our clinic located at Unit 23, St Peters Wharf, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1 TZ. You can see all the Therapists at the same location.

What type of back pain do you treat?

We can treat non-specific/mechanical back pain and nerve root pain. During the GP assessment you will be checked for the symptoms of different back pain conditions and if necessary referred for scans or see a consultant to ensure you can safely enter the programme.