Osteopath in Luton, LU1

Osteopaths in Luton

Luton, which lies thirty miles to the north of London, is most well-known as the home of London Luton Airport and the University of Bedfordshire. Historically, Luton has a reputation as a centre of industry, most notably the millinery industry and the motor industry. Luton’s history as a centre of hat making dates back to the 17th century, and during the 18th and 19th centuries, the industry dominated the town. Though the millinery industry has drastically declined, Luton remains the centre of the industry in the UK. Hat companies in Luton produce a wide variety of items, ranging from protective headgear to high fashion hats. The nickname of the Luton Town Football Club, The Hatters, also reflects the prominence of the hat making trade when the club was founded in 1885.

The 20th century brought different kinds of industry to Luton, including household appliances and automobiles. At its peak, the car manufacturer Vauxhall employed over 30,000 people in Luton. Though the Luton plant closed in March of 2002, Vauxhall’s headquarters remain in Luton. The site of the old plant, called Napier Park, is undergoing redevelopment and will soon be transformed into housing, retail and entertainment venues. In fact, much of Luton is currently being transformed, and the centre of town is becoming a popular place to settle down. St. George’s Square in the centre of town has been recently rebuilt and reopened in 2007 with an award-winning design. 

Today, Luton is moving away from its industrial past and toward a service based economy, due to the Luton Airport and Luton’s recent retail boom. Regardless of your career, Luton’s Osteopaths are able to help you manage all kinds of work related pain. Whether you suffer from a stiff neck from too much time in front of a computer screen or from lower back pain from too much lifting, Luton’s Osteopaths can find the root cause of the pain and work with you to find the best way to correct the problem. If your source of pain isn’t your job, but rather your recreation, Luton’s Osteopaths are there for you too.  A number of Osteopaths in Luton specialise in sports injuries and can have you back to your favourite activities, from football and rugby, to swimming and tennis, in no time at all.