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Michael Palfrey
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Osteopathy Today
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.
The Treatment
Osteopathic treament consists of gentle manipulation and stretching of the muscles, ligaments and joints. Treatment is not painful and rarely uncomfortable.
Conditions treated by Osteopaths
Osteopathic treatment can help many musculoskeletal conditions. These include the common aches and pains due to strains, falls and overuse, as well as the more long-term back and neck probems. It can often alleviate the problems associated with stress and tension including cervicogenic headaches.
Osteopathy is for all of you
The following is a list of some problems treated by osteopaths. The list is by no means complete and if you have any queries, please telephone for further advice.
Generalised aches and pains
Joint pains including hip and knee pain
Arthritic pain
General, acute and chronic backpain
Mechanical neck pain
Sciatica
Headache arising from the neck
Frozen shoulder/ shoulder and elbow pain/ tennis elbow
Digestion problems
Neuralgia
Minor sports injuries and tensions
For further information please contact me on 0118 930 3535.
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