What osteopathy can do for you

Osteopathy is a safe and natural approach to health care, treating individuals for health problems from the trauma of birth to arthritis of the elderly, from cradle to rocking chair. The osteopath usually considers the musculo-skeletal system as the physical expression of the person rather than merely as protection and support for the vital organs.

A highly trained sense of touch is used to identify dysfunction within the body. This is then treated to remove/reduce all impediments to improve/restore mobility and balance and thereby enhancing well being. A range of techniques are commonly used including soft tissue stretching, rhythmic passive joint movements and manipulation. Usually when treating the elderly and children the very gentle release techniques of Cranio-Sacral Osteopathy are used.

Osteopathy is a particularly successful approach for the treatment of spinal pain most commonly in the lower back and neck, but often referring pain to the lower and upper limbs respectively. Similarly restriction and pain originating in the limbs such as arthritis, injury and repetitive strain condition may also be helped. Although we are best known for treating neck & back pain and yes spinal problems are the mainstay of most osteopathic practices, but many will be surprised by the range of problems that we may well be able to help with.

Pain, unless it's from a recent injury, is often a late indicator that there is a problem and the earlier a problem is caught, then the greater the chances of a full recovery. A few examples of the problems that people seek osteopathy for;

Arthritic pain - The pain of osteoarthritis or common arthritis unfortunately affects most of us sooner or later. This may just affect one or two joints (i.e. arthritic hip, read more