What is Osteopathy

"Osteopathy is a system of medicine which diagnoses and treats the body using manual techniques."

The fundamental concept of osteopathy is that the body functions well as long as its structure is in balance. As soon as this structural balance is lost, often caused by everyday life, dysfunction and ill health occur.

Osteopaths focus on the musculoskeletal system such as muscles, ligaments, joints and tendons to restore this balance. Therefore improving function, relieving pain and promoting healing.

Osteopaths combine a highly developed sense of touch with a detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and clinical examination to diagnose and treat injuries and dysfunctional areas.

Osteopathy seeks to identify the underlying cause of the dysfunction in order to prevent further problems. Osteopaths use manual techniques to alter the function of the body releasing tension from the joints and tissues relieving any dysfunction.

Osteopaths are registered and regulated with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) under the 1993 'Osteopathic Act'.

This regulatory body requires all practitioners to be fully insured and to have undertaken a four year full time Osteopathic degree. During this time students accumulate 2000 hours of clinical experience with patients.

 

 

 

 

 

 


"Osteopathy is a primary health care practice, regulated by The General Osteopathic Council"

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Expectant Mothers

Pregnancy causes postural changes as well as hormonal changes, which affect the function of the body. Osteopathy can help you to adapt more smoothly to these rapid changes. Common conditions seen and treated by Osteopaths are low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, leg and hip pain, thorax pain, heartburn and indigestion. Osteopathy can help to relieve these common aches and pains by improving joint mobility, releasing soft tissue tensions and offering advice on effective stretching exercises to do at home.

If you are unsure whether Osteopathy can help you through your pregnancy please get in touch.

Climbing Injuries

Climbing Injuries

Headaches

95% of headaches suffered are of a musculoskeletal origin. These are often called tension headaches, which are commonly caused by slow alterations in posture over time that puts increasing stress on supporting muscles tendons and ligaments. Consequently, these headaches are treatable and relief can be found after a small number of osteopathic treatments.

Sports Injuries

Sports medicine focuses on:-

  • injury prevention
  • diagnosis of injury
  • treatment
  • rehabilitation
  • advice and self management

Sports medicine is not only for elite athletes; instead, it is for anyone who is unable to participate in their chosen sport.

Disc Injuries

Disc injuries are sometimes called slipped discs but this phrase is misleading. A disc is the supporting structure between the vertebrae and acts as a shock absorber for the spine. The disc does not slip; it bulges. The contents of the disc can rupture through the wall of the disc or the disc can even collapse. These changes to the disc can then compress the surrounding nerves and spinal cord causing pain in the local area as well as causing symptoms in the legs and arms.

Your osteopath will diagnose the level of damage to the disc then give advice on the best course of action. In most cases, osteopathy can reduce many of the presenting symptoms. In rare cases, patients may need to be referred to a neurologist or an orthopaedic surgeon.

If you are suffering from mild or acute back pain, please contact your local Osteopath for a correct diagnosis.

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