Dr Guy Gosselin, PhD (Med Eng) DC(USA) DipPGRes FRCC(UK) FEAC(EU)

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Principal Clinician – East Yorkshire Back Clinic

Dr Guy Gosselin is a highly experienced spinal specialist with over 40 years of clinical experience helping patients recover from back pain, neck pain and complex spinal conditions.

He leads the East Yorkshire Back Clinic with a strong focus on evidence-based treatment and personalised care designed to restore movement, reduce pain and improve long-term spinal health.

A Career Dedicated to Spinal Health

Dr Gosselin qualified from the internationally respected Palmer College of Chiropractic in the United States in 1981. He then established a successful multidisciplinary practice in Canada, where he combined clinical work with teaching and research in spinal biomechanics.

He later completed a PhD in Medical Engineering, focusing on how the spine functions and responds to injury and rehabilitation.

Throughout his career, Dr Gosselin has remained committed to combining scientific research with hands-on clinical experience to provide patients with modern, effective treatment approaches.

Academic and Research Experience

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Gosselin has held several teaching and research roles. He has lectured in biomechanics and clinical technique and has worked with research teams studying spinal injuries and rehabilitation.

His research into whiplash injuries and spinal function has been internationally recognised and supported by major research funding. He has also collaborated with Southampton University General Hospital as part of their Clinical Biomechanics Group.

Professional Recognition

Dr Gosselin is:

• A Senior Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractors (UK)
• A Fellow of the European Academy of Chiropractic

He has also contributed to sports chiropractic research internationally and previously served as Chairperson of the College of Chiropractic Sports Science (Europe).

Dr Gosselin’s Approach to Patient Care

Dr Gosselin believes that successful treatment begins with understanding each patient as an individual. His approach focuses on:

✔ Careful clinical assessment
✔ Evidence-based treatment plans
✔ Restoring movement and function
✔ Helping patients prevent future injury

His goal is not only to relieve symptoms but to help patients return to normal daily activities with confidence.

Conditions Commonly Treated

Dr Gosselin regularly treats patients with:

• Persistent or recurring back pain
• Neck pain and stiffness
• Sciatica and nerve-related pain
• Whiplash-associated injuries
• Sports-related spinal injuries
• Postural and work-related spinal problems

Dr Gosselin’s research publications can be viewed here:

Outside the Clinic

Away from clinical practice, Dr Gosselin enjoys staying active and maintaining a strong interest in sport and outdoor activities. He enjoys bikejoring with his dog Kita, mountaineering, rock climbing, polo, travelling, photography, salsa dancing and regular fitness training. He has also played drums in a blues band.

Earlier in his career, he qualified as an alpine and Nordic ski instructor, swimming instructor and Canadian Royal Life Saving Society lifeguard. He holds a black belt in karate and has competed internationally in both karate and long-distance canoe racing. He has also enjoyed hang gliding, gliding and kite surfing.