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Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a way of detecting, treating, and preventing health problems by moving, stretching, and manipulating a person's muscles and joints by his hands. Osteopathy can be used to treat a specific issue, or as a preventive health measure. Osteopathy is based on the principle that the wellbeing of an individual depends on their bones, muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue functioning smoothly together.
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What are the uses of Osteopathy?

Osteopathy can provide relief and treatment for a wide range of conditions. These include:

· Less pain
• arthritis
• foot, ankle, hip, and knee pain
• back pain, neck pain, and sciatica.
• hand, shoulder, and elbow pain
• headaches
• tennis and golfer’s elbow
• postural problems due to pregnancy, sports injury, driving or work strain, or digestive issues
• neuralgia
• digestive problems
• constipation
• irritable bowel symptoms
• respiratory problems
• menstrual problems
• pre and post-natal support
• jaw dysfunction
• scoliosis and kyphosis
• pregnancy care problems
• glue ear

What happens in an osteopathic treatment?

Osteopathic Practitioners use a multisystem, integrated assessment to understand how physical, mental and emotional strains are impacting health. A series of gentle techniques are then used to restore mobility, circulation and adaptability:

· Less pain
• Realignment of joints and manipulation
• Visceral (organ) mobilization
• Myofacial release
• Craniosacral therapy
• Strain counterstrain
• Muscle energy

The number and frequency of sessions needed depend on initial assessment findings, the issue being treated and response to treatment.

What can I expect when I see an Osteopath?

The first time you see an Osteopath your appointment will be longer than usual. This is because a thorough case history will be taken, relating to your presenting problem. We also must take your medical history which irrelevant as it may seem, may provide us with vital information in the unlikely case of a more serious illness or a contraindication to treatment.