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 chronic headaches.

Osteopathy for babies and children

The baby’s head is normally able to adapt to the forces of labour. When the labour is too slow or fast, or when other complications occur such as the need of forceps delivery the infant’s head may not fully recover from the distortion.
These distortions may result in changes of function leading to problems such as feeding difficulties colic and disturbed sleep patterns.
The skilful application of a gentle osteopathic treatment (cranial osteopathy) can often bring about a significant improvement in these distressing cases and is increasingly being considered as a treatment of choice for some conditions caused by difficult or traumatic birth.

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.
Tinnitus, Neckache, Frozen or stiff shoulders, Wrist pain, Incontinence, Bladder problems, Hip, thigh and knee problems, Calf and shin problems, Whiplash injuries, Sinusitis, Neck ache, Tennis elbow and arm pain, Back pain, Disc problems, Aches and pains in pregnancy, Pelvic pain, Arthritic pain and stiffness, Foot problems, Jaw problems.