Osteopathy and Sinus Issues: Breathe Easier with Gentle, Holistic Care from Not Just Backs

At Not Just Backs, our mission is clear: we offer osteopathy with a difference—personal care aimed at easing discomfort and enhancing wellbeing without reliance on drugs or surgery. From gentle cranial work for newborns to tailored treatments for adults and beyond, our team provides expert, integrative osteopathy to patients of all ages.

If sinus congestion is getting you down, osteopathic care may be a natural ally you hadn’t considered - let’s explore how…

What Supplies the Sinus Struggle?

Sinus issues often stem from a mix of nasal congestion, facial tightness, and post-nasal drainage. Beyond medication, structural tension in the head, neck, and upper back can hinder drainage and circulation. By enhancing these functions, osteopathy can complement sinus health in a gentle, holistic way.

How Osteopathy Supports Sinus Health…

1.     Encouraging Natural Drainage
Gentle cranial and cervical techniques can stimulate sinus passage flow, reducing pressure and allowing you to breathe more freely.

2.     Easing Facial & Neck Tension
Tension in muscles around the jaw and upper neck may impede blood and lymph flow. Releasing these tensions can clear facial congestion and alleviate pressure.

3.     Enhancing Breathing Mechanics
Our expert osteopaths—trained across cranial osteopathy, pediatric work, and much more—work on the ribcage and upper spine to support diaphragm function and optimize breath.

4.     Relieving Head & Sinus Pain
By releasing strain from facial and cranial regions, we help reduce headache frequency, intensity, and facial discomfort.

How Osteopathy Can Help

At Not Just Backs, our osteopaths look at the bigger picture. Sinus issues rarely exist in isolation—they are often linked to tension, posture, and circulation elsewhere in the body. During your sessions, we may use:

• Gentle manipulations around the skull and sinuses to ease restrictions
• Relaxing techniques for the neck, shoulders, and upper spine to release muscular tightness
• Subtle ribcage adjustments to support better posture and easier breathing
• Cranial and lymphatic approaches to encourage sinus drainage and reduce congestion

Every treatment is personalised, with the aim of restoring balance and helping you feel clearer, lighter, and more comfortable.

When to Seek Medical Support First

While osteopathy makes a helpful complementary treatment, always see a GP or ENT if you're experiencing:

• High or persistent fever
• Intense sinus pain, swelling, or vision changes
• Repeated or chronic sinus infections
• New headaches that are unexplained or severe

We’re happy to work alongside your healthcare team to support holistic sinus care.

With a foundation built upon holistic, whole-body care, our team at Not Just Backs is well-equipped to help you find natural relief from sinus struggles. Through improved drainage, tension release, and an open airway, we aim to let you breathe easier and move through life with less discomfort.

Click here to book your appointment online and start your journey towards clearer breathing and better health today.