Osteopathy is a safe and natural approach to health care, treating individuals for health problems from the trauma of birth to the arthritis of the ‘third age’. From the cradle to the rocking chair, as it were.

Osteopaths consider the body as the physical aspect of the whole person, rather than merely a structure to protect and support the vital organs. It is a ‘hands on’ approach using a highly trained sense of touch to examine and identify dysfunction within the body. Treatment is focused on the cause (where possible), rather than just treating the symptoms. Just rubbing the sore bit rarely works! Improving the function of the dysfunctional areas optimises the body’s ability to heal itself and relief from the symptoms usually follows.

A wide range of approaches may be used including:- 

• soft tissue - massage/manipulation/stretch, etc.

• passive joint movement (articulation)

• manipulative techniques. these are wide & varied, but  include the famous click as a joint releases.

• cranial osteopathy.

Osteopathy is not a ‘quick fix’, despite often giving some immediate relief of acute painful symptoms. If advised, it is wise to have some further treatment to address the underlying problem, to reduce the risk of the problem returning.