I've hurt my back gardening — how quickly can I be seen?

We aim to see acute back pain within a few working days and often the same week. Call 020 3336 1512 for the next available slot.

Should I rest or keep moving after a gardening injury?

Gentle movement is almost always better than complete rest. We'll give you specific guidance based on your injury.

Can you help me avoid it happening again?

Yes — after settling the pain we'll talk through lifting, tool choice, pacing and stretches that make a real difference.

Do I need imaging or a scan first?

Usually not. Most gardening-related injuries are diagnosed clinically. If we think you need a scan or GP opinion, we'll say so.

Gardeners in Sidcup

Osteopathy for gardeners in Sidcup

Gardening is wonderful for body and mind — until your back seizes up after a weekend of digging. We help Sidcup gardeners settle acute pain and get moving again.

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45 Birkbeck Road, Sidcup · Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–1

Osteopath treating a gardener's lower back at The Birkbeck Sidcup

Established 1987

GOsC registered osteopaths

Same-week appointments

Self-pay & insured patients

Symptoms we see at our Sidcup clinic

If any of these sound familiar, an assessment with one of our registered osteopaths is a sensible first step.

Bending, lifting & twisting injuries

Sudden back or neck pain after digging, lifting pots or turning compost.

Stiffness after a heavy day

That 'can't move in the morning' feeling after a long day in the garden.

Overstretching & overuse

Shoulders, elbows and wrists that ache after pruning, weeding or hedge-cutting.

Acute muscle tightness

Locked lower back or neck that came on with a bend, lift or twist.

Knee & hip pain from kneeling

Discomfort from long spells on your hands and knees at the border.

Sciatica in gardeners

Leg pain that flares up when you bend to weed or lift bags of compost.

Our approach

Most gardening injuries come from doing too much, too quickly, in awkward positions. We start by settling the acute pain and muscle spasm, then help you understand what set it off so it's less likely to happen again.

Treatment usually combines gentle joint mobilisation and soft-tissue work with practical advice — how to lift, how to pace a long day and simple stretches to build into your routine.

We can usually see acute gardening injuries within a few working days.

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How it works

Straightforward, friendly, and built around you.

Book

Call us or send an enquiry. Most patients are seen within a week.

Assess

A full case history, examination and clear explanation of what's going on.

Treat

Hands-on treatment plus advice and exercises to keep you moving.

Common questions

Find us

A short walk from Sidcup station, with on-street parking right outside.

45 Birkbeck Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 4DB
020 3336 1512
Mon – Fri: 9:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 9:00 – 13:00
Sunday: closed

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020 3336 1512

45 Birkbeck Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 4DB