Stella Arden Associates provide excellent osteopathic care, advice and drug-free professional expertise at the practice in Woodhall Spa and also at Louth. Osteopathy is about much more than correcting musculoskeletal problems! By improving your physical mechanics, osteopaths can really help restore a better, more balanced gait and nervous system, with more ease of movement and boosted energy, also even a sturdier immune system, by helping your body work more efficiently. A body which moves more fluently will also drain your tissue fluids so you feel less stagnant, and growth and repair can proceed as it should. These principles apply to every age group, at every stage of wellness (or recovery). This is why osteopathic treatment of babies and children can be so helpful, as well as for adults suffering with the classic "bad back", and everyone in-between. From headaches to ankle pains, asthma to frozen shoulders, sciatica to stiff backs, necks and scoliosis, osteopathy can really help you feel more comfortable by stretching and moving your muscles, joints, fluids and fascias so you can feel free to enjoy your life more. While many doctors and therapists recommend osteopathic treatment for their patients as well as for themselves, you do not have to to be referred by your doctor, you can just ring for an appointment. At the first visit, your osteopath will listen to you carefully, taking a full medical case history, examining closely how you move. They will then present you with the options that they recommend so you feel empowered and informed throughout the treatment journey, at every stage. They may prescribe exercises tailored specifically for you or they may refer you to another practitioner or doctor if they feel that you need a different approach. The extensive training (4+ years full-time) that every qualified osteopath has to complete is of a high standard so you can trust the considerable skills of your practitioner.
