Osteopathy

Osteopaths utilise a range of techniques including manipulation of the spine and joints, stretching and articulation of the bones, soft tissue, such as: muscles, tendons and ligaments. Osteopathy incorporates other gentle techniques which includes cranial and visceral osteopathy.

Cranial techniques are safe, gentle, and non-manipulative. They are often used  when treating young children and newborn infant and pregnant women. Your osteopath may use cranial techniques which is based on the principle that the structure and function of the body must work in harmony.  For example, if the muscle is tight this can cause stress on tendons and ligaments. Cranial treatment can help soothe and relax babies and children.

Osteopathy may help relieve stress and strain on your body during pregnancy and after birth. As we know, pregnancy can cause general aches and pains including joint and back pain.

The word viscera refers to the internal organs of the human body that are located within the rib cage and the abdominal and pelvic cavity. Visceral osteopathy is a branch of osteopathy that aims to address these organs mobility within their natural body position to allow a better function of the whole system.

As well as women's health and paediatric health (Babies and Children) , your therapist can help you with musculoskeletal management of:

• Arthritic pain
• Circulatory problems
• Cramp
• Digestion 
• Women's, children's and pediatric health 
• Fibromyalgia
• Frozen shoulder, shoulder pain
• Elbow pain, tennis elbow, golfers elbow
• Headache 
• Hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis
• General, acute & chronic backache, back pain 
• Body aches and pains
• Lumbago
• Minor sports injuries: men, women, children
• Muscle spasms
• Neuralgia
• Tension and inability to relax
• Rheumatic pain
• Sciatica

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Please note: We use ultrasound and medical acupuncture/dry needling in certain cases when necessary for diagnosis and treatment

What is an osteopath?

A health care professional specialising in the treatment of muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and spine.

What does an osteopath do?

Osteopaths are trained in therapeutic approaches that are suitable for a broad range of individuals, including women, men, children and babies.  

How many osteopathic sessions do you need?

Everyone is different. Patients are treated according to their condition and requirements.