Excellent! Helping me with body aches that I have had for years! The exercises are making me stronger! Thank you!
Osteopath & Sports Injury Clinic West Hampstead London NW3 & Maidenhead
Expert osteopathic care since 1988. Back pain, sciatica, sports injuries, FAR treatment and more – two clinics and online.
Principal Osteopath
Robin Lansman D.O. AHP MIHPE
Founder of Body Back Up Healthcare. Developer of the FAR treatment method, now taught across the UK.
This BBC 1 news segment features Robin’s patient, a long-distance runner. Robin speaks to BBC correspondent Tom Edwards about working lifestyleand the effect they have on people’s bodies as well as how to stay healthy with exercise and making healthy choices to keep fit and mobile.
View Robins profile”When I founded Body Back-Up in 1988, I wanted to do more than treat the symptom in front of me. Lasting health comes from understanding the whole person. How you move, work and live and treating the cause, not just the pain. That's why our care is always a partnership, my job is to work alongside you and give you the tools to stay well long after you leave us. After thirty-five years, the goal is unchanged - getting people back to doing what they love.
Conditions we treat
Specialist Service
Thoracic outlet syndrome & workstation assessment
We combine expert TOS diagnosis and rehabilitation with a full ergonomic review of your desk setup so the same problem doesn't keep coming back.
Sound familiar?
Do you spend hours at a desk and experience tingling, numbness, or aching in your arm, hand, or shoulder – especially towards the end of the day?
Online services & referral
Clinical assessment
Full TOS screening and diagnosis by a specialist osteopath.
Workstation review
In-person or virtual desk setup analysis with tailored adjustments
Personalised plan
Exercises, posture advice, and equipment guidance to reduce recurrence
Specialist Service
Functional Active Release (FAR)
An innovative 3D movement approach that actively involves the patient - especially effective for chronic and long-standing conditions.
3D assessment
Whole-body evaluation, not just the pain site
Active treatment
Patient and practitioner work together
Iterative rehab
Adapts continuously to patient progress
For Practitioners
FAR CPD coaching & workshops for osteopaths, physios & chiropractors
Robin also teaches FAR to fellow professionals. Practical, GOsC-aligned CPD coaching and workshops that help you treat chronic and complex musculoskeletal cases with more confidence - online or in person, one-to-one or as a group.
7
CPD hours per day
From £130
Small-group sessions
UK & Europe
Online or onsite
FAR CPD coaching is for:
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Osteopaths
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Physiotherapists
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Chiropractors
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Sports therapists & students
Body Back-Up Services
Video consultations
Assessment, diagnosis & exercise advice online
Mindfulness coaching
Mindfulness Coaching with Karen Neil MRPharmS MIHPE. Reduce stress, enhance focus and improve your wellbeing.
Massage therapy
We’re pleased to offer massage therapy including sports massage and deep tissue massage at our Maidenhead clinic.
Orthotic insoles
We supply low-cost orthotics and also work with registered podiatrists when there are foot health issues or you need bespoke orthotics.
Personalised aftercare
Your treatment plan, brought to life
After your osteopath has assessed you and designed your treatment plan, we use AI to turn it into something you can actually follow at home - a clear written action plan and demonstration videos of your exercises, so you're never left guessing.
Every plan is created and overseen by your osteopath. AI helps us present your exercises clearly – it never replaces professional clinical judgement.
Robin Lansman interviews Dr Jeanelle De Gruchy, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England at the Houses of Parliament during his role as a committee member for the IHPE.
From the blog
Advancing Health through Promotion and Education: Insights from Dr. Jeanelle De Gruchy
The Institute of Health Promotion and Education (IHPE) marked its 60th anniversary at the House of Commons. As an IHPE Trustee, I was there - and one of the more memorable parts of the evening was a conversation with Dr Jeanelle De Gruchy, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England.
Body Back-Up ‘Thank You’ Voucher
We show our thanks when you refer a new patient by sending you a £20 Thank You voucher.
Common questions
FAR stands for Functional Assessment and Remedial method. It is a structured framework where we dynamically assess how your muscle groups and joints work in harmony, followed by targeted remedial hands-on treatment and active, patient-led recovery strategies.
Chiropractors often focus primarily on high-velocity manipulation of the spine. Robin Lansman looks at the entire periphery (shoulders, hips, knees, ankles) and assesses how muscle groups function together in harmony, rather than just clicking joints.
Yes. While we cannot physically pop a disc back in, our treatments reduce the mechanical pressure on the compressed disc and nerve root by improving the mobility of the surrounding joints and relaxing tight muscle groups.
No. Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners. You can book directly with us at either our London or Maidenhead clinics without a GP referral.
Most patients experience noticeable relief within 1 to 3 sessions. Full completion of the 6-stage process for long-term resolution depends on the chronic nature of the underlying issue.
Testimonials
I’ve had a great experience with Robin. He’s very informative about what issues he finds and the techniques he’s using to help resolve them. The sessions have made a huge…
I’ve had a great experience with Robin. He’s very informative about what issues he finds and the techniques he’s using to help resolve them. The sessions have made a huge improvement but also the advice about day to day changes I could make have been really helpful.
If you are having physical problems then visiting Robin and Anna at the bodybackup clinic can make a huge difference. I was really struggling a few years ago and couldn’t…
If you are having physical problems then visiting Robin and Anna at the bodybackup clinic can make a huge difference.
I was really struggling a few years ago and couldn’t even walk in to the clinic properly. Both Robin and Anna made assessments and came up with plans to improve me.
The combination of Osteopathy and Sports Massage worked well in tandem, to allow my body to heal and help with the underlying structures to ultimately get me back on my feet again.
If you are reading this and have either a serious or persistent issue then I would urge you to visit the clinic, where your recovery can start. Both Robin and Anna are experts in their field and worth their weight in gold, on top of being genuinely nice people!
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