Edinburgh osteopaths – pain relief AND prevention.
Edinburgh Osteopaths – pain relief AND prevention.
Do you believe that prevention is better than cure? We do.
Back pain and sciatica specialist & Edinburgh Osteopath, Gavin has 30 years of experience, specialising in the treatment of lower back pain and sciatica. But of course we can help you with so much more than back pain and sciatica. From headaches to ankle sprains, we can help. We’ll look for the long-term contributing factors. Not just stop with the obvious.
Gavin has authored two books on lower back pain. And created an online course for lower back pain and sciatica.
If you are looking for specialist back pain treatment in Edinburgh, OR you want the reassurance of consulting clinicians who can help you top to toe, give us a ring or book online. You can consult us in-person in Edinburgh’s West End. Or you can consult an osteopath online.

Edinburgh Osteopath and Clinic Director Gavin Routledge
“My Masters Degree in Pain Management enabled me to really specialise in back pain and sciatica. And apart from my personal experience, low back pain is a global issue. Because it is the leading cause of disability in the world.
I recognised that we couldn’t be really great at everything. Because that’s being a jack of all-trades, and master of none. Our team loves excelling. So we chose to specialise. So that we would be your choice for Edinburgh osteopaths for back pain / sciatica. And I‘m so confident that I offer you a money-back guarantee.
Of course, with decades of experience, we can help with any pain you have. And if we can’t, or we think you’d be better off seeing someone else, we’ll tell you.”
Outstanding! Gavin and his team are extremely professional and friendly. And most importantly, get great results. Highly recommended.

Director of Movement Ralph Brooks
“I’ve had occasional lower back pain from time to time over the last few years. And am currently suffering from uncomfortable sciatica/lower back pain. There was no sign of improvement after a few weeks, so I turned to Active X Backs. A face to face visit was not possible. So I have embarked on an Active X Backs online program. Communication has been excellent so far. And the first online video consultation was professionally carried out, with a plausible diagnosis being made. Then some pointers to get me started. And the next follow-up session arranged. Gavin comes across as very knowledgeable and an expert in this field. I look forward to progressing through the program.”
Graeme Ritchie

“Why choose Active X Backs to be your Edinburgh osteopath?”
We specialise in lower back pain and sciatica
A process that few can match, grounded in science and online support
Outcomes-focused (see core values above)
No-obligation initial assessment
Money-back guarantee on our full programs
Providing online consultations for back pain / sciatica since 2015
Edinburgh osteopaths since 1993