What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a natural manual therapy which seeks to overcome the wide range of problems resulting from disturbances of the body’s framework and moving parts.
Essentially osteopathy is a way of detecting and treating damaged tissues such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints. When the body is balanced and efficient, it will function with the minimum of wear and tear allowing the individual to feel healthy and well and live life to the full.
What happens at the first visit?
When you first visit an osteopath they will spend time taking a detailed medical history including important information about lifestyle and diet.
An examination will be performed to determine the cause of pain and help the osteopath determine the cause of the pain and help the osteopath decide on the best form of treatment for that individual.
What treatments do osteopaths use?
Treatment techniques used by osteopaths include massage and mobilisations to affected muscles and joints, and gentle manipulation to increase joint mobility where necessary.
After treatment advice will be given on exercises, diet, and lifestyle changes to prevent further re-occurrence. |
