The main reason most patients visit Leyton Osteopaths is because of PAIN. As unpleasant as it is, we need pain. It is our warning system, letting us know that something is wrong and we need to take action to fix it.
But we believe that the best care doesn’t just treat symptoms — it treats you as a whole person. We want to help you resolve your pain as quickly as possible but also help minimise the chances of future reoccurrences.
That’s why our approach is based on what’s known as the biopsychosocial model of care.
🔍 What Does “Biopsychosocial” Mean?
It simply means that pain and recovery are influenced by three main areas:
Bio – your body: joints, muscles, nerves, injury history, fitness, and overall physical health
Psycho – your mind: stress, mood, anxiety, sleep, and how you interpret pain
Social – your lifestyle: work, relationships, habits, activity levels, and daily routine
Rather than focusing only on what we see on a scan or feel in a joint, we consider the full context of your life — because pain doesn’t exist in a vacuum.
💡 Why This Helps You
✅ We get to the root cause — not just the surface symptoms
✅ Your treatment is tailored to your unique life, body, and goals
✅ We can often help people who’ve been told “there’s nothing wrong”
✅ We work with you — guiding and empowering, not just treating
👐 What This Looks Like in Practice
When you come to us, we might explore:
What daily movements or habits are contributing to your pain
How stress, poor sleep or work pressures may be affecting your symptoms
How we can build strength, flexibility or better movement patterns
Whether your body just needs support to recover at its own pace
And most importantly: how we can help you feel confident, capable, and in control again.
A Final Word
By looking at the whole person, we create treatment plans that are more effective — and longer lasting.