Osteopathy
How Osteopathy can help you
Osteopathy is an established and recognized system of diagnosis and treatment that emphasizes the structural and functional integrity of the body. It is a very effective form of manual therapy devised in the 19th century by the US physician and surgeon, Dr Andrew Still.
While employing many of the procedures used in conventional medical assessment and diagnosis, osteopathy looks at wider factors affecting a person’s health such as nutrition, exercise, postural and occupational habits, physiological or psychological stress factors, and any underlying health issues.
While treatment will vary between patients depending on age, fitness, and diagnosis it may include muscle stretching, deep tissue massage, rhythmic joint movements (articulation), gentle cranial osteopathic techniques, joint manipulations and active rehabilitation exercises.
Treatment will aim at releasing tensions , improving drainage and tissue microcirculation, and in restoring good function and structural alignment.
Benefits of treatment will include
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Improved mobility and reduced stiffness
- Accelerated recovery and a fast return to your everyday activities
- Enhanced performance in sport exercise, and yoga practice. Click here to see how Osteopathy can help your yoga practice!
- Improved overall health and wellbeing
Although often thought of as a treatment for back and neck pain only, osteopathy may also help a wide range of conditions
- Chronic and acute back and neck pain
- Shoulder, Arm & Hand Problems
- Hip, Knee & Leg Problems
- Lumbago
- Neuralgia
- Sports injuries
- Slipped discs
- Sciatica
- Arthritic Pain
- Muscle Spasms
- Joint Pains
- Trauma after road traffic accidents/ whiplash
- Musculoskeletal aches and pains associated with Pregnancy
- Lymphatic congestion
- Tension Headaches
- Sinus problems
- General muscular tension and Inability to Relax
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