Hugh Mackay Osteopathy
Hugh combines osteopathy, acupuncture and dry needling for lasting solutions to your problems, treating everything from ankles to headaches. He specialises in treating lower back pain in the over 60s.
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He works in Newton Abbot, near Penn Inn roundabout, and Coastal Chiropractic and Wellness Centre in Dawlish.
Over 60s Lower Back Pain Relief
Lower back pain (LBP) is multifaceted in nature, therefore your treatment must reflect this. The typically person with LBP - over the age of 60 - has had many years of pain and the need for personalised, unique treatment is a priority.
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To match this requirement Hugh has developed a unique approach that integrates Osteopathy, acupuncture, his Royal Marines and personal training background to build strength into your spine, leading to long term pain relief.
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This approach addresses the physical but also the psychological aspects of pain. Long term LBP causes pain pathways in the brain that become hard-wired. These must be treated as well.
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People with LBP in their 60s have often had this pain for a long time. To counter this Hugh has found that a multi-dimensional approach enables his patients to get their lives back.
Are you experiencing discomfort from conditions like lower back pain, neck pain, or arthritis? At our initial consultation we focus on identifying the root cause of your pain and developing a tailored treatment plan just for you.
Whether you're struggling with tension headaches, sciatica or any other issue, Hugh is here to help. Please reach out for more information on how we can assist you in your journey to pain relief.
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Below are some of the conditions, but not limited to, that Hugh treats:
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- Lower back pain
- Chronic lower back pain.
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Arthritis care
- Scoliosis
- Hip pain
- Ankle pain
- Sciatica and nerve pain
- Rotator cuff pain
- Migraines
- Tension headaches
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If you would like an appointment click below and select initial consultation, then simply select your time.
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What Hugh's Patients Say
Barry had struggled for weeks and could only walk 5 metres before pain kicked in.
After 5 weeks of a holistic approach involving Osteopathy, acupuncture and 5 minutes a day of strength training, completed at home, Barry is pain free and walking for 40 mins.
Chronic lower back pain is multifaceted, affecting muscles, joints, brain, proprioception and more. Chronic pain can also leave a memory, therefore a key component is reprogramming the brain pathways to make sure they are not hypersensitive to pain. Make sure your treatment matches the nature of your pain.
'Hugh was recommended when I was suffering with a sore back and knee. So painful that I needed time off work because I couldn’t even get out of the car. I am now totally pain free and able to walk 26 mile walks. I feel the fittest I’ve ever been. Hugh is fun and approachable'.
Karen Platten
'I suffered with lower back pain from an ongoing injury & after a few sessions with Hugh I am feeling that the pain is under control! I can’t recommend him enough and will continue to use his service..
Nat Bowden
Can’t thank hugh enough his knowledge in anatomy is brilliant and he helped me out so much! I pulled a shoulder which left me out the gym for a while and I suffer with a bad back due to poor posture at work he gave me some simple but so effective stretches and strengthening exercises and all I needed was 2 sessions with him! So happy with the results get booked!
Vanessa Basford
This man knows his stuff and I would recomend him to anyone.
Angela Russell
HUGH'S STORY
I graduated with Distinction from The University of St Mark and St John with a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine having previously worked as a Royal Marines Officer, Personal Trainer, and Nutritionist specialising in exercise therapy for lower back pain.
Since graduating I have also gained qualifications in medical acupuncture and dry needling for musculoskeletal treatment. I have a particular interest in removing chronic lower back pain and enabling patients to build sustainable habits that improve their health and longevity.
In my spare time enjoy rugby, rowing at sea, scuba diving, reading and skiing. I have been fortunate to have travelled to much of the world and my favourite trips include driving across America in a Mustang, and driving a Jeep Cherokee from the UK to Mongolia.
I also volunteers for Rock to Recovery (a mental health charity based in Exmouth), offering osteopathy to veterans, and blue light professionals, and their families.
I work in Newton Abbot, 1 minute from Penn Inn roundabout, and also at Coastal Chiropractic and Wellness Centre in Dawlish.
Get in Touch
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday I am at:
Coastal Chiropractic, The Old Post Office, Brunswick Pl, Dawlish EX7 9PA
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Tuesday and Friday I am at:
122 Torquay Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AH