Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a unique method of manual therapy of the body based on medical science.  
During an osteopathic treatment, the first step is to take a full medical history to find out the direct cause of the problem and factors that predispose towards or aggravate the problem.

Then osteopaths examine the muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves, arteries and bones and observe your posture, the quality and quantity of movements allowed in each area and in the body as a whole unit.

Osteopaths may also examine body regions that may not appear to be related to the present complaint at first glance (for example, examining the hip in patients with lower back pain). Then, your osteopath will discuss their findings with you and various treatment options available.

During the examination you will be asked to remove some of your clothing to enable accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Treatment involves balancing the body’s structure through manipulation, mobilization, traction and stretches, and remedial exercises, ergonomic and other advice.
Getting rid of the physiological cause of pain is the first step to health. Next osteopaths teach their patients how to use their body better, strengthen weaker muscles, improve balance between muscle groups, maintain suppleness in certain joints and more.

Treatments available:
Initial consultation £45 (about 45 mins)
Follow up treatment £40 (about 30 mins)


What can osteopathy treat?
Back and neck pain
Trapped nerves (such as sciatica)
Migraine and headache
Sports injuries
Frozen shoulder
Arthritis and joint stiffness
Whiplash injury
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Spinal disc injuries
Tennis elbow
Work-station fatigue
Muscular spasm/cramps
Post-trauma care: accident, stroke, surgeries.


Other treatments:
Acupuncture
Massage
Hot stone massage
Medical exercise
Advice

 

"It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has."
-Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.)

 

Osteopathy is based on three principles:
-The body has the ability to self heal.
-The body’s function is linked to its structure- i.e. back pain may be caused by a misalignment.
-The body works as a complete unit– i.e. a neck pain may originate from walking incorrectly.