What is Osteopathy ?

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical complaints.  It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principal that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscle, ligament and connecting tissues functioning smoothly together.

 

Osteopathic treatment

Osteopahtic treatment involves work on the soft tissues, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of the joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to the tissues, and to help your body's own healing mechanisum.  Corrective strengthenning and stretching exercises are recommened as well as other self help proceedures.

 

What do Osteopaths treat ?

Some typical conditions treated include;

• back shoulder & neck pain
• sports injuries 
• sciatica   
• repetitive strain injuries 
• trapped nerves
• tennis eldow
• knee pain
• frozen shoulder
• foot problems
• whiplash
• hip problems
• golfer's elbow
• tendonitis

 

 All Ostepaths in the uk must be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), which sets and promotes high standards of competency, and safety.