"Children will have spent one year sitting in front of a screen by the time they are seven" says Osteopath Nick Poter. A worrying statistic he explains
how to change...
Studying to become a medic, Nick Potter suffered a low back fracture in his spine whilst on a gap year playing rugby in New Zealand. The treatment he received, in particular osteopathy, changed his perceptions of surgery and modern medicine and influenced him to take a different career path. Nick is now Principal and Clinical Director of the Centre for...
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Nick Potter wants to start a revolution. One that will mean any of us can avoid back pain, that will see young people future-proofing their hips and spines, and that – ultimately – could save the NHS. All we have to do to join in is stand up.
"Sitting is the new smoking," says Potter, one of...
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I started out training as a doctor, and when I had my own spinal injury playing rugby back in the 1980s, I saw an osteopath who stopped me having surgery.
READ MOREThe Team
At the Centre for Physical Medicine we treat all spinal conditions whether it is a cricked neck, headaches, slipped disc, traumatic injury or post-operative recovery and rehab. We also treat peripheral and limb problems from the big toe to the hip, shoulder and knee.
Meet the Team“I have been going to Nick for 10 years, initially with a severe prolapsed disc, which he managed to cure without my needing an operation. He takes a very thorough and holistic approach, taking an interest and helping with other aspects of health if necessary. I feel very looked after and know I am getting top advice on how to manage my back for long term health.”
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