Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a hands-on treatment using soft tissue techniques, massage, stretching, movement and manipulation.
When the body is balanced, in alignment and moving well, it will function with the minimum of wear, stress and energy thereby reducing pain and disability.
Using gentle stretching and mobilising techniques and manipulating joints, your osteopath works with your body to create the right conditions to facilitate the healing process. Treatment typically consists of a combination of soft tissue releasing techniques and some specific adjustments affecting joints and soft tissue
The human body is complex and every individual is different in terms of their past medical history and present constitution. Therefore patients will return to health by different rates and pathways, according to their strengths and weaknesses. Often before symptoms disappear, patients say they feel "better in themselves" with improvement in:
General well being
Energy levels
Sleep patterns
Symptoms other than those which brought them to the Clinic in the first place
Treatment is not just for new injuries and pain, but also about maintenance of health. We want you to be able to enjoy your life with the minimum amount of pain and discomfort.
Click on one of the links to the left for more specific information about osteopathy in particular circumstances