Woodwind Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 I'm looking to find a physiotherapist or osteopath in the London/South East area that has a specialism for dealing with musicians. Pre pandemic I had a bit of a network of orchestral players ( I was a technician for their instruments), but I'm well out of that world now so not able to ask who they were able to use through their orchestras Has anyone on here got any pointers either from direct experience or through acquaintances. Woodwind is my primary musical voice, but I want to do more bass playing going forward and have some old tendon injuries that are becoming a problem with bass practice. I'd very much like to work with a specialist with my instrument in hand to see what can be done. I'm not going to waste my time with the NHS route nor go by Google results. Thanks in advance Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 When I was in London I used to use this guy: https://www.osteopathy.org.uk/register-search/registrants/4161-mr-lazarus-nono/?county=london&county=london He was excellent - specialised in ballet and performance related problems but did an excellent job on my more climbing related injuries... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 31 minutes ago, Leonard Smalls said: When I was in London I used to use this guy: https://www.osteopathy.org.uk/register-search/registrants/4161-mr-lazarus-nono/?county=london&county=london He was excellent - specialised in ballet and performance related problems but did an excellent job on my more climbing related injuries... Excellent thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 I know of someone who teaches the Alexander Technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 With these people it is all about posture - so they won't be leaning anywhere. (Sorry, got my coat...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 When I was a teacher of the Alexander Technique, back in the 1980's, I worked extensively with orchestral musicians in Scotland and London. Kept quite a few of them going. I would refer to osteopaths etc when necessary. It has certainly helped me with bass and guitar playing-I don't have any of the physical complaints that many musicians suffer from, just a lack of talent. I would certainly recommend AT as a possible source of useful input for any musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_dinger Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 https://www.barriegardner.co.uk/ I use Barrie Gardner - not because I am a classical musician (or indeed, any sort of musician!). I was in a desk job, and my back tended to lock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Gerald Lamb at https://www.osteopathnorthwood.co.uk/about-us/ fixed me up after I was knocked down by a double decker bus. My upper body was so out of alignment that it took a few sessions but he did a brilliant job. He also did great work for my stepdaughter and wife following a car crash in 1998. Sadly he's not in central London anymore but I'd still travel out to Northwood for treatment by him. Definitely recommended 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodwind Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 Just clocking in briefly to thank everyone for their replies. Snowed under at work so will respond to you all properly asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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