Osteopath in Woodford, Spine Plus Woodford Green

Welcome to Spine Plus Woodford

Our group of clinics function as centres of excellence for musculoskeletal health. We understand that finding the right care quickly is essential. Many of our patients arrive at our clinic in Woodford after searching for a trusted osteopath close to me or an experienced osteotherapist near me, seeking lasting relief from chronic discomfort, sports injuries, and complex orthopaedic conditions.

Whether you require a comprehensive osteo appointment for a trapped nerve, or you are simply looking for effective osteopathy to manage tension headaches, our senior-led team is dedicated to providing superior clinical outcomes for residents across Woodford Green, South Woodford, Wanstead, Buckhurst Hill, Chingford and the surrounding areas.

The Spine Plus Difference: Multidisciplinary, Consultant-Led Care

At our Woodford clinic, we depart from the traditional single-discipline approach. We deliver integrated musculoskeletal care, combining the diagnostic expertise of a UK trained osteopath with advanced physical therapies.

• Clinical Excellence: our patients benefit from access to senior and consultant-level practitioners, supported by rigorous, ongoing in-house clinical training.
• Integrative Treatments: we seamlessly blend massage and osteopathy to ensure both structural alignment and deep tissue recovery.
• Trusted by Professionals: we maintain close working relationships with leading orthopaedic surgeons, consultants and radiologists.
• Advanced Technology: when clinically appropriate, hands-on care is augmented with medical-grade technologies, including focused shockwave therapy, TECAR therapy and Class IV laser treatments.

Many insurance companies don’t cover this type of advanced care, so most of our clients self-fund their treatment, though we can also offer a care pathway for a limited number of insured patients. Please contact us for further details if this might apply to you.

Local patients benefit from access to senior and consultant-level osteopaths and physiotherapists, several of whom have cared for patients at our clinics for more than 10 years.

Fast, Flexible Appointments

We know that when you are in pain, you cannot afford to wait. If you are looking to book an osteopath appointment at a time that fits a busy schedule, or if the NHS waiting list is simply taking too long, we are here to help. Same-day or next-day appointments are often available for patients needing urgent attention.

• Weekday availability: 8am–8pm (from 9am on Tuesdays)
• Weekend availability: Saturday 9am–6pm, Sunday 9am–5pm

If reception isn’t available when you call, leave a voice message and we’ll call you back as soon as possible, or email us via reception@spineplus.co.uk.

Treatment Programmes at Woodford

• Sciatica & Herniated Disc Programme, including spinal stenosis, bulging discs, spondylosis and facet joint pain
• Heel & Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis), combines hands-on osteopathic treatment with laser and shockwave therapy
• Tension Headaches, Neck & Shoulder Tension, treatment for chronic tension and recurrent tension headaches
• Frozen Shoulder, Impingement & Tendinitis, diagnosis-led treatment for sporting and degenerative shoulder problems
• Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow, hands-on treatment, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation
• Hip & Knee, Muscle, Tendon & Joint Problems, arthritis, bursitis, impingement and tendinitis
• Ankle & Achilles Tendon Programme, hands-on treatment, rehabilitation and advanced technologies for tendonitis
• Post Operative Recovery, structured rehabilitation following common orthopaedic surgery

Advanced Treatments at Woodford

Beyond manual osteopathic treatment, our Woodford clinic offers:

• IDD Therapy, gold standard for spinal decompression
• Focused Shockwave Therapy
• TECAR Therapy
• Class IV Laser Therapy
• Medical Acupuncture
• Footscan Gait Analysis

Shockwave and TECAR Therapy at Woodford are also used to treat plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, patella tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy and achilles tendinopathy, among other soft-tissue and tendon conditions.

Medical Acupuncture (Trigger Point Dry Needling) is included alongside hands-on treatment at no extra charge. Electro-acupuncture, used for certain chronic conditions, carries a small supplementary charge.

Appointment Fees

See our full Woodford fee list for physiotherapy, shockwave, TECAR, acupuncture and other treatments.

For local residents seeking osteopathy massage, our clinic bridges the gap between standard relaxation and targeted clinical recovery. We use osteopathic massage techniques and adjustments to alleviate severe muscular tension, improve joint mobility and accelerate healing.

Whether your treatment plan calls for a focused osteo massage, spinal adjustment, osteopathic manipulation or deep tissue massage to address chronic stiffness, our practitioners deliver precise, hands-on care tailored to your specific biomechanical needs.

Our Approach

We don’t use high-pressure sales tactics or exaggerated scare tactics. Our ethos is focused on patients’ needs before profit. You will receive an honest assessment, clear advice and a personalised treatment plan from your very first appointment.

All of our osteopaths are registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). No GP referral is needed for self-pay patients.

We also maintain close working relationships with surgeons, consultants and radiologists. If your condition needs specialist imaging, a second opinion or a surgical referral, we can arrange this quickly, including rapid access to MRI, ultrasound and X-ray reporting.

Spine Plus was founded by osteopath Robert Shanks and has run clinics across Essex and Central London, including Harley Street, for over two decades. Beyond osteopathy, the practice also offers soft tissue and joint injections, Theraflex, and its long-established neck and shoulder muscle release technique.

Getting to the Woodford Clinic

We’re at 5 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, IG8 7BY, 2 minutes’ walk from Woodford Underground Station (Central Line), with local bus stops close by. Free parking is available on site along St Barnabas Road, except weekdays 2pm–3pm.

Areas Served from Woodford

Easily accessible for patients searching for an osteopath near Woodford Green, Epping, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, South Woodford, Loughton, Wanstead and the surrounding East London and Essex boroughs. Free local parking is available on site (restrictions apply weekdays 2pm–3pm).