What is Osteopathy?
Osteopaths use touch and manipulation to diagnose and treat problems caused by misalignments of the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and connective tissue that make up the musculo-skeletal system. In a healthy body, this framework supports and protects the organs, helping all body systems - nerves, circulation, digestion and hormones - to function at their best.
Physical and emotional stress, injury and poor posture can have a negative effect on this system. Pain creates muscle tension, which in turn creates more pain.
Osteopathic techniques that range from soothing massage to high velocity mobilisation of joints help ease muscle tension, improve mobility and promote self-healing processes.
Osteopathy can help relieve chronic or minor problems, provide one-off relief from pain and dysfunction or contribute to the management of long-term complaints.
Is osteopathy a recognised treatment? It is recognised by the British Medical Association and regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. An Osteopath must be trained by a recognised institution and registered in order to practise.