What Osteopathy is...

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 quickly as possible. Patients of all ages can obtain benefit. The treatment is tailored to suit.

The Treatment

Osteopaths use gentle manipulation is massage type techniques to stretch the muscles and joints. Treatment is not painful and rarely uncomfortable.

What can treatment help?

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 chronic headaches.

We at Bedford Osteopathic Practice are qualified and experienced it the treatment of babies and children. We specialise in the assessment and treatment of various conditions common in childhood, eg. colic, poor sleep pattern and general fretfulness.

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 01234-211844
for further advice.

A receptionist will usually answer your call, but if you would like to speak to an osteopath prior to making an appointment please ask.

You can visit our website at
www.osteopathicpractice.co.uk
for detailed practice information

Spinal and other joint pain
Frozen or stiff shoulders,
Wrist pain,
Hip, thigh and knee problems, Calf and shin problems, Whiplash injuries

Headache
Sinusitis,
Neck ache,
Postural discomfort
Sports injuries

Colic in babies
Sleep disturbance in children
Behavioural problems of childhood
ENT problems eg. Glue ear

Tennis elbow and arm pain, Aches and pains in pregnancy,
Pelvic pain,
Pain and stiffness from arthritis,
Foot problems,
Jaw (TMJ)problems.

Unresolved aches and pains

The Osteopaths who work here

Joanna Hyne DO., DPO.
Qualifed in 1984. Specialist in Paediatric osteopathy.

Jo Bowyer MRSP., SRP., DO
A Physiotherapist and Osteopath who qualified in 1984.

Kate Highstead DO
Qualified in 1990. Osteopath and Naturopath.

This practice enjoys excellent relations with surrounding GP practices.

Check out our website at
www.osteopathicpractice.co.uk