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Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, observing the structural and functional mechanics of the body, i.e.

  • Bones
  • Ligaments
  • Joints
  • Tendons
  • Nerves and their interdependent relationship with each other

An osteopath works with the body to create the perfect conditions to facilitate the healing process. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.

The term Osteopath was first used by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in 1874 to describe a philosophy and practice of healthcare that he had developed; in 1993 osteopathy became the first of the complementary medical professions to achieve statutory regulation.

Osteopaths consider each person as an individual. Utilising a highly developed sense of touch, they identify problem areas of the body.

Using varying techniques ranging from:

An osteopath works with the body to create the perfect conditions to facilitate the healing process. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.

A common misconception is that osteopaths only deal with back pain. Although back pain is the nation’s greatest single cause of lost working days, which does account for a large proportion of the cases seen at our clinic, we actually treat a wide variety of conditions.

You should consider Osteopathy if you suffer from the following:

Low back pain

  • Intervertebral Disc Injuries, Discectomy or Spinal Fusion
  • Whiplash
  • Trauma Affecting The Low Back
  • Mechanical Back Associated With Spinal Anomalies (Spina Bifida, Spondylolisthesis etc)
  • Chronic Pain Syndrome (Internal Disc Disruption - commonly known as Arthritis, Sinu Vertebral Syndrome)
  • Sciatic Pain Symptoms (Piriformis Syndrome, Nerve Root Compression)

Neck and shoulder pain

  • Occupational repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
  • Head aches (Tension, Sinus, Migraines)
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Sub Acromial Impingement Syndrome
  • Bicipital Tendonitis
  • “Frozen Shoulder” (Contracted Shoulder)
  • Whiplash associated neck pain.

Sports injuries of the

  • Ankle / Feet
  • Knee / Hips
  • Lumbar/ Thoracic / Cervical Spine
  • Fingers / Wrist
  • Elbow / Shoulders.

Repetitive Strain Injuries / Tendonopathies

  • Foot / Ankle (Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis)
  • Knee / Hip (Osgood-Schlatter's, Patella tendonitis, Tronchonteric Bursitis)
  • Hand / Wrist (Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
  • Elbow / Shoulder (Tennis and Golfers Elbow, Biceps tendonitis)

Others included

  • Arthritis
  • Muscular
  • Ligamentous
  • Postural Problems
  • Infantile Colic

Osteopathy 1st visit

The initial consultation will usually last between 45 minutes to 1 hour, and will allow you plenty of time to tell the osteopath about your problem. The osteopath will begin by taking a full medical history followed by a physical examination to the areas of the body affected.
 
You may be asked to remove some of your clothing and to perform a series of simple movements so that the mobility of your body can be evaluated.  This musculo-skeletal assessment will be considered alongside lifestyle factors such as work and leisure activities to enable a full diagnosis and suitable treatment plan to be determined. We may recommend additional investigations in the way of X-ray, MRI scans or blood tests.
 
The osteopath will make a diagnosis and discuss this with you and if osteopathic treatment is suitable it will be offered to you.