Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a gentle and effective form of manual medicine, based on the principles that the way you use your bodies structure influences how it functions. Osteopaths are highly competent medical professionals with an increasing body of medical research to support its benefits in the treatment of medical conditions.

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What Is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, nerves, blood supply and other connective tissues. Its aim is to consider the whole body and how that relates to the pain or discomfort with which a patient may present.

To function at its best a body needs harmony and fluidity and an osteopath is trained to locate the areas that may limit this expression. This may be a result of postural imbalances, poor workstations, illness, injuries, stress, wear and tear or limiting beliefs.

An osteopath will try to locate the cause of the complaint and then treat it to alleviate the pain or discomfort. This is done using a variety of techniques, massage, stretching, articulation, joint manipulation or a cranial sacral approach. All with the aim of relieving muscle tension and improving balance which will enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues and help your body’s own healing mechanisms. Advice on posture and exercise will be provided to help aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms from recurring.

How Osteopathy Can Help

People of any age can benefit from osteopathy, from new-born babies and pregnant women to pensioners. Below is a list of conditions that according to the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) osteopaths are able to treat, this means research has been shown to provide benefits. If the condition you have is not present then please contact the practice to speak to an osteopath and they will be able to give you more information.

General aches and pains
Joint pain
Arthritic pain
Acute and chronic back pain
Uncomplicated mechanical neck pain
Headache arising from the neck/migraine prevention
Frozen shoulder/shoulder and elbow pain/tennis elbow
Circulatory problems
Cramp
Digestive problems
Sciatica
Muscle spasms
Neuralgia
Fibromyalgia
Inability to relax
Rheumatic pain
Minor sports injuries and tensions

Osteopaths are also trained to recognise what they are unable to treat and to suggest alternative practitioners or referrals for further tests.

Your Appointment

During an osteopathy session, make sure that you have with you details of the prescribed supplements or medications you’re currently taking.

You also need to bring relevant scans, medical reports, X-rays, test results, supports, braces and orthotics that you are currently using.

Wear something, which can make you feel comfortable. If possible, go for comfy shirts and loose pants that allow you to move freely. Bringing a pair of shorts will also let you have something to wear when you need to change.