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Osteopathy is now recognised as an effective
treatment for a wide range of painful disorders. It helps restore the
function of the musculoskeletal system (joints, muscles and ligaments)
The aim is to relieve pain and get you going again as quickly as
possible. Patients of all ages can obtain benefit. The treatment is
tailored to suit.
What is
osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a safe and effective form of
manual therapy that works on the basis that structure governs function
(and vice versa), whereby any given tissue, (bone, muscle, ligament,
tendon, joint, organ), that is not in it’s correct alignment or position
will be unable to function properly, which may lead to pain, restriction
& inflammation.
Osteopathy aims to help the body to return
to its normal function & works with the body’s own natural healing
process via gentle soft tissue techniques (massage), mobilization of the
spine and joints & occasionally manipulation which involves a quick but
gentle release of a joint.
Cranial osteopathy (or cranial-sacral
therapy) is another technique that is employed by osteopaths. This very
gentle treatment is particularly useful for children, babies and the
elderly.
What happens in a consultation?
Your first consultation
with an osteopath will involve taking a thorough case & medical history
after which the osteopath will examine you. Usually you will be asked to
undress down to your underwear for the examination. After taking you
through active movements and performing the relevant orthopaedic tests
the osteopath will inform you of their diagnosis and where appropriate
will proceed with treatment.
What do osteopaths treat?
Osteopaths treat a wide
range of physical problems which include:
