Mr Steven Harper

Mr Steven Harper is the practice principal at Backwell Osteopaths based in the modern and friendly practice Backwell Dental Care, which provides high-quality, cost-effective osteopathic healthcare to the Bristol region. Steven has developed his highly advanced osteopathic and pain management techniques over the last 5 years in one of the top osteopathic clinics in the country. From this experience he is able to develop superior treatment programmes for all musculoskeletal injuries, which are designed and specifically created to address the needs and concerns of each individual patient, enabling them to achieve their goals and improve their overall lifestyle. Conditions such as: muscle pains, arthritic pains, frozen shoulder, uncomplicated neck pain, headaches arising from the neck, migraine prevention, elbow pain/tennis elbow, lumbago, sciatica, joint pain including hip and knee pain, minor sports injuries, rheumatic pain, general aches and pains, can be treated by Backwell Osteopaths. Steven previously worked for Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club for 7 years running their medical team and doing the pitch side injury management during games. He also spent 3 years working at Bristol City Football Club assisting the medical team and helping the players maintain optimal function when out on the pitch. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Classical osteopathy • Manipulation osteopathy • Rehabilitation • Sciatica and lumbago • Arthritic pain • Muscle pain • Uncomplicated neck pain • Headaches arising from the neck • Migraine prevention • General muscle and joint pain • Back pain • Lower back pain • Stiff back • Hip pain • Leg pain • Knee pain • Neck pain • Stiff neck • Shoulder pain • Frozen shoulder • Sports injuries • Tennis elbow • Migraine

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2012–2018
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de València (GB)

2. 2018–2022
   Residency · Osteopathy

   UAB Barcelona (GB)

3. 2022–2023
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Mayo Clinic, US

1. 2022-09–2023-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Osteopathy

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 11 · i10: 13

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Osteopathy in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Steven Harper, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.4424/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 175

2. European registry analysis of Osteopathy outcomes

   Mr Steven Harper, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.6494/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 109

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