About us
At Back Pain and Posture Clinic, we believe in empowering you to live a pain-free life through innovative, evidence-based care. Nestled in the heart of Drogheda, Co. Louth, we’ve been transforming lives for over 17 years with our unique blend of expertise, technology, and compassion.
Our story
Founded in 2008, our clinic has grown into a cornerstone of spinal health in Ireland. Recognised nationally for our groundbreaking work, we’re proud recipients of:
- 2022 & 2024 Irish Enterprise Awards: “Best Back Pain Specialist” and “Best Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Clinic” in Co. Louth.
- Irish Enterprise Awards 2023: Winner of “Best Spinal Rehabilitation Clinic”North East Ireland.
- Patient-Centred Care Accolades: Celebrated for our holistic approach that prioritises long-term wellness over quick fixes.
Why choose us?
- 17+ Years of Trust: Serving Drogheda with unwavering dedication since 2008.
- Science-Backed Results: Proven outcomes validated by clinical studies and patient testimonials.
- Education-First Philosophy: We teach you to prevent pain, not just treat it.
Qualifications
To be qualified to practice osteopathy in Ireland you need to have completed a university degree. This means that osteopaths are taught using current accepted models of orthopaedic and neurologic diagnosis, thereby making it safe to treat people suffering many different complaints including back pain, headaches, disc injuries, arthritis, etc. As we are primary care practitioners you do not need a GP referral to book an appointment with us.
All osteopaths practicing in the Republic of Ireland have completed or met the following criteria:
- An honours degree in Osteopathy (minimum 4 years full time, or 5-6 years part-time)
- 1000 hours supervised clinical tuition
- Have full professional indemnity/malpractice cover equivalent to at least STG £2.5 million
- Have no previous criminal convictions history
They have received training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, general medical diagnosis and techniques.
Your Osteopath
Slava Mamizev
