About Us

where are we

We are based in an historic Coach House, adorned with a steeple, located in Ospringe West Faversham, Kent. Our Clinic is situated in a quiet, relaxed and tranquil setting with ample free onsite parking to accommodate you and your visit with us.

what we do

We aim to assist you with non-surgical, non-injection and non-invasive care. We strive to work hard on your behalf, treating you as an individual to support you with your spinal care needs.

We typically assist people in their mid to late twenties onwards, with treatment techniques adjusted based on the client's age and personal requirements.

We treat a wide range of conditions, specialising in acute or chronic back pain, including but not limited to:

Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
Sciatica
Trapped Nerves
Chronic Tension Headaches
Disc Bulges
Disc Prolapses
Herniated Discs
Facet Joint Problems
Sports Injuries
Degenerative Changes Of The Lower Back And Neck

how we help

At Swale Back Pain Clinic, we aim to be your partner in Musculoskeletal Health. We provide gentle and effective osteopathic care. Our experienced team takes a holistic approach, focusing on the interconnectedness of your body's systems to diagnose and treat the root cause of your pain or discomfort.

what to expect

Your initial appointment is an important opportunity for us to understand your health concerns in detail. We will begin by taking a comprehensive medical history, discussing your current symptoms, previous injuries, relevant medical conditions and lifestyle factors. This is often followed by a thorough physical examination, which may include assessment of posture, range of motion, muscle strength, joint mobility, and specific orthopaedic or neurological tests.

If required, we may recommend further diagnostic investigations, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Diagnostic Ultrasound or other imaging, to gain a clearer understanding of your condition. These steps allow us to make an accurate diagnosis and determine the underlying cause of your symptoms.

We will then discuss our findings with you, explain your diagnosis in clear, accessible language and provide an honest prognosis. Outlining the likely course of your condition and the expected outcomes of treatment. This ensures you have a realistic understanding of your recovery potential and the time frame involved. Our aim is to not only relieve your current symptoms but also address the root cause, improve your overall function and support your long-term health and wellbeing.

our approach

There are effective alternatives to pills, injections and surgery for many sufferers, with only very few requiring these pathways. We have succeeded with clients that were advised to have surgery and have gone on to make great improvements from a completely different approach to their problem.

We believe in empowering our clients to take an active role in their health. We will take the time to explain your condition and treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have. Our goal is to help you achieve long-term pain relief and improved function, so you can get back to doing the things you love.

We aim to provide a personal led service, treating you as an individual each step on the journey. We pride ourselves on supporting you back to health and we work with the most up to date non-surgical, non-injection, non-invasive form of medicine available.

Our commitment is to assist you with non-surgical, non-injection and non-invasive care. We strive to work hard on your behalf, treating you as an individual to support you with your spinal care needs. We value the opportunity to assist you, we are here to help!

Lawrence Bergstrom

BSc Hons Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopath, Director & Advanced Trained Non-Surgical Spinal Disc Specialist

Lawrence provided clinics within the NHS for a decade, seeing a wide variety of patients from young children to the elderly. Within these NHS clinics, he gained a great deal of insight and experience working alongside GP’s, consultants, associate GP physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, paramedics, physiotherapists, health care assistants and greatly enjoyed providing mentoring opportunities for a broad range of allied health professionals.

As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, Lawrence is committed to life long learning, both in the form of annual CPD activities and daily contact with nationwide and international practitioners within spinal and musculoskeletal healthcare. Furthermore Lawrence is extremely fortunate, to work with excellent physical trainers with the privilege of continuing to learn and share knowledge.

Lawrence has a deep passion and his driving force is providing people with solutions to their spinal pain. Having suffered significant spinal injury personally (as have practically all of our team at some point) Lawrence has unique first hand experience of what it really means to be in severe pain and the huge impact emotionally, psychologically, physically and financially. Also understanding and having extensive personal experience of what has and hasn’t helped through the journey to recovery and wellness.

Lawrence drives our mission to rid our community of the tyranny of spinal pain non-surgically, without the need for invasive procedures, medication or injections and have you moving freely again and back to the life you want to lead.

Molly Spice

Rehabilitation Therapist, IDD Decompression Therapy Technician,
Advanced Level Sports Massage Therapist

Molly is our qualified Level 5 sports massage and Level 3 complementary soft tissue specialist, exercise rehabilitation assistant and IDD Therapy assistant technician.

Molly brings a high level of experience in the management and rehabilitation of soft tissue and sports injuries and is also a member of our spinal care team. She is a vital and valued member of our team at Swale Back Pain Clinic, with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.

Molly is passionate about assisting our patients out of pain and back to everyday activity, supporting our patients experiencing both the physical and psychological effects of injury and impairment.

Along with helping our patients achieve their goals, Molly continually sets her own. Molly strongly believes in practising what she teaches and enjoys a healthy lifestyle, including Pilates, functional training and running.

Glen Russell

Business & Operations Development Manager

Glen joined the clinic from a background of over 25 years in the corporate sector. During this tenure he developed successful business strategies, systems and teams for top level corporate organisations, in addition to the enhancement of client experience, all with a clear and obsessive focus upon end user and client satisfaction.

As business and operations development manager, he is able to pull on a raft of experience in client management excellence, systems development, personnel development, training and mentoring, performance analysis and strategic and tactical planning, all of which form a robust foundation and great opportunity to support both the growing client base and team.

Glen began this journey from being a former patient, having suffered with severe back trauma and chronic sciatic pain. This gave first hand understanding of the personable experience delivered with the most diligent care to restore and rehabilitate. Aligning to his own personal goals and career objectives, aspiring to be part of an organisation where he could feel more fulfilled with what really matters, to be working in a growing healthcare business with a clear ethical vision, that clearly cares and is dedicated to make a real difference in the lives of people and the community.

Glen has an overwhelming desire to reciprocate and give back, both personally and professionally. Therefore what better way, than in a business that truly helps to bring people back to their full health and potential, having suffered back related conditions and injuries. Glen lives to understand and help people, create a legacy both as a family man and a professional and wants to make a difference in whatever way he can to help. Allied to the mission that together we will continually strive to become Kent's premier non-surgical spinal care clinic and rid the community of the tyranny of spinal pain.

CHARITIES WE SUPPORT

While we support our clients on their journey to rehabilitation and recovery, we also aim to show continued support to charities that we feel not only align to our values but also deserve ongoing support within the community.

Registered Charity Number: 1039651

Demelza Hospice Care for Children provides specialized care and support for babies, children, and young people with serious or life-limiting conditions, and their families, in Kent, South East London, and East Sussex. Their services include therapies, short breaks, and end-of-life care, both in their hospices and in the community, including at home.

We choose to support Demelza, as they provide vital care and support to children with serious or life-limiting conditions and their families.

Registered Charity Number: 1145877

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is a marine conservation and campaigning charity that focuses on protecting the ocean, beaches, waves, and wildlife. Their main priorities include stopping plastic pollution and campaigning for cleaner water, specifically demanding an end to sewage discharges into bathing waters by 2030.

We choose to support Surfers Against Sewage, for the crucial work they do in protecting human health, marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of communities reliant on clean water.

Non-Surgical

Non-injection

Non-invasive