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About Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a method of diagnosing, treating and preventing a wide range of health problems for all age groups from babies to the elderly and during pregnancy. 

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a method of diagnosing, treating and preventing a wide range of health problems for all age groups from babies to the elderly and during pregnancy. 
We analyse our patient’s symptoms, medical history and lifestyle to form an accurate diagnosis of the causes of the pain or lack of function (rather than just addressing the site of the complaint) and from that, to formulate a treatment plan that will achieve the best outcome. 


Osteopaths use a variety of manual techniques including massage, visceral treatments, craniosacral treatment, articulation and adjustments to improve function, relieve pain and aid recovery. The principle idea is that bones, muscles, ligaments, connective tissue and internal structures (including organs) work with each other and need to be balanced. 


We also prescribe stretches, postural advice and lifestyle changes where appropriate to provide a more rounded treatment and long term care.


Osteopaths frequently work alongside other health professionals, such as GPs, nurses and midwives as well as alternative medical practitioners. Osteopathy works well to complement other medical interventions including surgery and prescribed medication.

Osteopath at Work
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Craniosacral 

Osteopathy

Craniosacral or Cranial is a treatment style for the whole body, not just the head and sacrum. Minor changes in the mobility of the soft tissues and bones are palpated and subtle movements applied to the tissue allow the body to release tension in this region. This is a very gentle and often relaxing style of treatment.


Cranial osteopathy can be used with any age group and is especially helpful for babies, children, the elderly and anyone in a chronic state of poor health who would not benefit as much from very physical treatment.

Conditions treated

by Osteopaths

  • Arthritic pain
     

  • Circulatory problems
     

  • Cramp
     

  • Digestion problems
     

  • Fibromyalgia
     

  • Frozen shoulder/ shoulder and elbow pain/ tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck, but not isolated occurrences
     

  • Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic)
     

  • Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis as an adjunct to core OA treatments and exercise
     

  • General, acute & chronic backache, back pain (not arising from injury or accident)
     

  • Generalised aches and pains
     

  • Lumbago
     

  • Migraine prevention
     

  • Minor sports injuries
     

  • Muscle spasms
     

  • Neuralgia
     

  • Tension and inability to relax
     

  • Rheumatic pain
     

  • Sciatica
     

Uncomplicated mechanical neck pain (as opposed to neck pain following injury i.e. whiplash)

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