What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a method of assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide range of health complaints.
For our bodies to function well we rely on different structures (bones, muscles, joints, connective tissues and organs) working together effectively. The body has an innate ability to heal itself, by working with the body osteopaths aim to promote and restore normal function. This is achieved by using a variety of non-invasive techniques such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilisations, stretching and joint manipulations. Osteopaths may also give postural and lifestyle advice and prescribe exercises to aid recovery and prevent reoccurrence of symptoms.
Our aim is to increase mobility and improve overall function, reducing pain and assisting the body in its natural recovery.
What do osteopaths treat?
Osteopaths treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, some people have also reported benefits for other issues such as digestive and circulatory conditions.
Many people can benefit from osteopathy including young and elderly people, office workers, athletes, manual workers and pregnant women.
Here are some of the common complaints we can help with:
- Joint pain
- Muscle spasms
- Generalised aches and pains
- Tension and inability to relax
- General, acute and chronic backache
- Neuralgia (nerve pain)
- Arthritic and rheumatic pain
- Sports injuries
- Migraine prevention
- Headaches arising from the neck
- Mechanical neck pain
- Sciatica
- Shoulder and elbow pain (including frozen shoulder and tennis elbow)
- Fibromyalgia
- Digestion problems
- Circulatory problems
If you are unsure whether osteopathy is suitable for you, or would like more information about how we can help you, please get in touch with us.
