Treatments & Services

At Corrective Pain Relief, treatment is tailored to the individual following a thorough assessment of your symptoms, movement and goals.

Depending on your needs, your treatment plan may combine hands-on osteopathic care, medical acupuncture or dry needling, soft tissue techniques, cupping, Gua Sha/IASTM and personalised exercise rehabilitation.

Rather than using the same approach for every patient, techniques are selected according to your clinical findings, preferences and stage of recovery, helping reduce symptoms, restore movement and support long-term function.

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Treatment at Corrective Pain Relief isn’t based simply on selecting a technique.

Your first appointment begins with a detailed consultation and physical assessment to understand your symptoms, how they affect your movement and what you want to return to doing.

From there, an appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plan can be developed around your individual needs.

🩺 Assess

Understand your symptoms, health history, movement and contributing factors.

🤲 Treat

Use appropriate hands-on techniques to address pain, stiffness and movement restrictions.

🏃 Rehabilitate

Build mobility, strength and confidence through personalised exercise and movement strategies.

💚 Thrive

Support long-term self-management and help you return confidently to work, sport and everyday life.

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OSTEOPATHY

Osteopathy is a regulated healthcare profession focused on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the muscles, joints and associated tissues.

Treatment is tailored to the individual and may include joint mobilisation or manipulation, soft tissue techniques, movement advice and exercise rehabilitation.

At Corrective Pain Relief, osteopathy forms the foundation of our approach to helping patients manage pain, restore movement and return confidently to everyday activities, work and sport.

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Medical acupuncture and dry needling use fine, sterile needles as part of a broader musculoskeletal treatment plan.

Depending on your symptoms and clinical findings, these techniques may be used alongside osteopathic treatment and rehabilitation to help manage muscular pain, tension and sensitivity and support improvements in movement.

Treatment is always based on individual assessment and suitability.

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CUPPING THERAPY

Cupping uses controlled suction applied to the skin and underlying tissues and may be incorporated alongside other manual therapy techniques.

At Corrective Pain Relief, cupping may be used as part of an individual treatment plan for muscular tension, stiffness and recovery, particularly where patients enjoy or respond well to this approach.

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Gua Sha and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) use smooth-edged tools applied to the skin as part of soft tissue treatment.

These techniques may be incorporated into an individual treatment plan to address areas of muscular tension, stiffness and restricted movement and can be combined with osteopathy, rehabilitation and other manual therapy approaches.

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Personalised exercise rehabilitation can help restore mobility, build strength and support a confident return to everyday activity, work and sport.

Following assessment, exercises may be selected according to your condition, current ability and goals, progressing as your movement and capacity improve.

Rehabilitation may include:

Mobility & flexibility
Strength & conditioning
Postural and ergonomic strategies
Return-to-sport exercises
Home exercise programmes
Movement education

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🩹 Kinesiology Taping

Elastic therapeutic tape may be used to provide temporary support during movement, exercise and rehabilitation where appropriate.

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⚡ Percussive Therapy

Percussive massage may be incorporated into treatment and rehabilitation to complement hands-on soft tissue techniques and support movement and recovery.

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🤲 Soft Tissue Therapy

Hands-on techniques may be used to address muscular tension and complement joint treatment and rehabilitation.

🦴 Joint Mobilisation & Manipulation

Where clinically appropriate, mobilisation and manipulation techniques may be used to help improve joint movement and function.

🎯 Trigger Point & Myofascial Techniques

Targeted soft tissue approaches may be incorporated according to individual findings and treatment goals.

Most musculoskeletal problems can be assessed and managed conservatively. However, there are situations where further investigation or specialist input may be appropriate.

Corrective Pain Relief has established referral pathways for:

🩻 Diagnostic Imaging

Private MRI, ultrasound and X-ray referrals when further investigation is clinically appropriate.

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💉 Injection Therapy

Access to trusted musculoskeletal specialists providing ultrasound-guided injection therapy where clinically indicated.

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🤝 Trusted Healthcare Network

Collaborative referral pathways with healthcare professionals and providers across Manchester.

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You don’t need to know which treatment you need before booking.

At Corrective Pain Relief, treatment begins with a thorough consultation and assessment to understand your symptoms, health history, movement and individual goals.

Rather than applying the same approach to every patient, your treatment plan is based on your clinical findings and may combine different techniques where appropriate.

For example, your care may include osteopathic manual therapy alongside medical acupuncture or dry needling, cupping, Gua Sha/IASTM, soft tissue techniques and personalised exercise rehabilitation.

The aim is to select the most appropriate approach for you, rather than simply treating a diagnosis or choosing a technique in isolation.

🩺 Assessment First

We begin by understanding what is contributing to your symptoms and how they are affecting your movement and daily life.

👐 Personalised Treatment

Treatment techniques are selected according to your clinical findings, preferences and goals.

🏃 Rehabilitation & Progression

Where appropriate, exercises and movement strategies are introduced to help build mobility, strength and confidence.

🔄 Adapted as You Recover

Your progress is reassessed over time so treatment and rehabilitation can evolve as your needs change.

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Corrective Pain Relief works with a number of leading private health insurers, helping eligible patients access osteopathic treatment in Manchester City Centre through their health insurance policy.

Adrian Lee is recognised by:

Bupa | AXA Health | WPA | Aviva | Vitality | Cigna

Depending on your individual policy, treatment may be fully or partially covered. Authorisation requirements, session limits, excesses and referral requirements vary between insurers, so we recommend confirming your cover before treatment begins.

🩺 Insured Patients

Already have authorisation? Have your membership details and authorisation number available when arranging your appointment.

💳 Health Cash Plans

Patients with eligible health cash plans may also be able to reclaim some or all of their treatment costs after paying for their appointment.

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What treatment should I book?

If you’re unsure which treatment is most appropriate, you don’t need to decide before attending.

Your appointment begins with a consultation and assessment to understand your symptoms, movement, health history and goals. From there, an appropriate treatment plan can be recommended based on your individual findings.

For most new patients, booking an osteopathy appointment is the best starting point.

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Can different treatments be combined?

Yes. Treatment is tailored to the individual rather than restricted to a single technique.

Depending on your assessment and preferences, your care may combine osteopathic manual therapy with techniques such as medical acupuncture or dry needling, cupping, Gua Sha/IASTM, soft tissue therapy and exercise rehabilitation.

Not every technique is appropriate or necessary for every patient.

Do I need a GP referral?

No. Osteopaths are primary healthcare practitioners, so you can normally book an appointment directly without a GP referral.

If you’re using private health insurance, however, your individual insurer or policy may have specific referral or authorisation requirements.

What if I need a scan or specialist opinion?

Most musculoskeletal problems do not require imaging before treatment. However, if your history or examination indicates that further investigation may be appropriate, referral options can be discussed.

Corrective Pain Relief has pathways for private MRI, ultrasound and X-ray imaging, alongside access to trusted musculoskeletal specialists and injection therapy providers where clinically appropriate.

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How many treatment sessions will I need?

There is no fixed number of appointments because recovery varies according to the condition, how long symptoms have been present, your general health, activity levels and individual goals.

Your progress can be reassessed throughout your care, with treatment frequency and rehabilitation adjusted accordingly.

The aim is to provide the level of care appropriate to your needs rather than prescribing the same treatment plan to everyone.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Where appropriate, you may be given personalised exercises, stretches or movement strategies to complement your treatment.

These may focus on mobility, flexibility, strength, movement control or gradually returning to particular activities.

Exercise recommendations are based on your individual assessment and can be progressed as you recover.

Is osteopathic treatment covered by private health insurance?

Depending on your individual policy, osteopathic treatment may be fully or partially covered by private health insurance.

Adrian Lee is recognised by several major insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, WPA, Aviva, Vitality and Cigna.

Authorisation, excesses, session limits and referral requirements vary between policies.

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Whether you’re experiencing pain, recovering from an injury or looking to improve your movement and function, your care begins with understanding the problem and developing a treatment plan around you.

At Corrective Pain Relief, we’ll assess your symptoms, explain your options and help you take the next step towards moving with greater confidence.

HEAL. MOVE. THRIVE.

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