What is osteopathy and how can it help?

Osteopathy is a preventative and corrective therapy focusing on disorders of the musculo-skeletal system. Osteopaths use a highly developed sense of touch to identify areas of weakness or strain throughout the body. Treating these restores the body's natural ability to heal itself.

Osteopathic treatment is suitable for all ages. It compromises a number of different techniques including the trademark manipulation, soft tissue stretching and joint articulation. Remedial exercise and postural advice are routinely given. Chronic problems may require ongoing treatment but most acute problems are corrected in 4-6 treatments or less.

Osteopathy is very effective in treating a variety of conditions listed below:

• Joint and muscle aches - Poor posture puts strain on joints and muscles and the   effects of this are accumulative, leading to impaired movement and eventually pain and injury. Osteopathic palpation and techniques reverse this process.
• Headaches- Cervicogenic or tension headaches are the commonest form of headache and often mistaken for migraine. These are successfully treated using Osteopathy.
• Symptoms of minor disc injuries and appropriate referral for scans/ Orthopedic consult when needed.
• Symptoms caused by road traffic accidents.
• Peripheral joints including shoulder problems, knees, elbows and ankles.