What Is Osteopathy?
'Osteopathy' or 'Osteopathic medicine' is a form of manual medicine used to treat musculoskeletal and other functional disorders of the body. Osteopaths facilitate ease of movement for the tissues of the body. They do this largely through helping patients to be free from inappropriate physical restrictions and tension patterns in: muscles, connective tissues, joints, vessels, and nerves. How Osteopaths Work (and think)
Using a range of techniques, the osteopath frees the movement of the body, allowing good circulation in the tissues, and free working of the nerves to the muscles and systems of the body. The approach is based on a number of principles, recognizing that the body works as a system, which functions best when all parts are in good structural balance. Osteopathic treatment aims to create the ideal conditions to allow the body to restore healthy function. Common Reasons For Consulting An Osteopath
Joint pain, upper or lower back pain, neck pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sports injuries, hip, knee or foot pain, stiffness or tension, arthritic pain, sciatica
