Wirral Complementary Therapy Clinic

Overview - About Osteopathy

Other Practices:

Margaret Lavender also practices at;

Parsons, Lavender & Associates
88 Rodney Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9AR UK

Tel - 0151 709 6639

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.

         NB

No techniques or treatment approaches are used that are known to be dangerous or without permission.

If you are unsure then ask!

We are only too happy to explain what we intend to do & why.

      The technique that seems of most concern is manipulation of the neck.

The results of a Swedish study showed that it was safer to have a course of neck manipulation over 6 weeks than to take a course of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs over the same period. *

* These are the aspirin based over the counter type anti-inflammatories.

There are situations, of course, were this approach is less advisable. i.e. When there is a high risk of stroke, weakness/degeneration of the bones or that the client just feels too anxious about the whole thing.

There are always other ways to treat a problem.

Manipulation is just one approach of many!

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Warning The information in this osteopathic website is to be used as a guide only and one should not attempt to treat or diagnose on the basis of this information. If you feel you need help, then you should consult an appropriate primary health care practitioner i.e. doctor, osteopath, chiropractor or other.
Copyright The content of these pages remain the sole copyright property of Margaret Lavender (unless otherwise stated) of Penrhyn House, 1A Penrhyn Avenue, Thingwall, Merseyside CH61 7UP.

Overview - About Osteopathy
Other Practices: Margaret Lavender also practices at; Parsons, Lavender & Associates 88 Rodney Street Liverpool Merseyside L1 9AR UK Tel - 0151 709 6639	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.
	NB No techniques or treatment approaches are used that are known to be dangerous or without permission. If you are unsure then ask! We are only too happy to explain what we intend to do & why.
	The technique that seems of most concern is manipulation of the neck.
	The results of a Swedish study showed that it was safer to have a course of neck manipulation over 6 weeks than to take a course of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs over the same period. *
	* These are the aspirin based over the counter type anti-inflammatories.
	There are situations, of course, were this approach is less advisable. i.e. When there is a high risk of stroke, weakness/degeneration of the bones or that the client just feels too anxious about the whole thing. There are always other ways to treat a problem. Manipulation is just one approach of many!
We hope you find something here of help or interest. Back To Top
Warning The information in this osteopathic website is to be used as a guide only and one should not attempt to treat or diagnose on the basis of this information. If you feel you need help, then you should consult an appropriate primary health care practitioner i.e. doctor, osteopath, chiropractor or other. Copyright The content of these pages remain the sole copyright property of Margaret Lavender (unless otherwise stated) of Penrhyn House, 1A Penrhyn Avenue, Thingwall, Merseyside CH61 7UP.