Osteopathy is primarily a manual therapy, involving hands on treatment.
A wide range of techniques may be used treating over 7 million people in the UK every year suffering from pain.
Patients often report immediate and significant pain relief.
The techniques used by an Osteopath have been shown by medical research
to be safer than taking Aspirin or Ibuprofen.
Our consultants are experienced in all areas of Osteopathy e.g. Cranial-sacral techniques etc
and have experience in the treatment of Children, Adults, Athletes, Expectant Mothers, Elderly
and the Disabled. All our consultants have backgrounds as sports men/women and regularly give
demonstrations and talks as well as lecturing.
After taking a complete medical history a thorough examination is undertaken which may include Orthopaedic,
Neurological, Cardiovascular, respiratory examinations etc. Following from these thorough investigationsthe Osteopath will
be able to tailor make a treatment program which will be most effective for your recovery
Below is a list of just some of the treatment techniques that may be used as appropriate: -
Ø Cranial-Sacral, Structural, Functional, Classical and Visceral osteopathic techniques.
Ø Muscle and connective tissue stretching & various other techniques
Ø Joint manipulation
Ø Joint articulation
Ø Soft tissue techniques
Ø Lymphatic drainage
Ø Myofascial Trigger point therapy
Ø Gentle Muscular/Joint Releasing Techniques
Ø Rehabilitation Techniques
Ø Electrotherapy
Ø Ultrasound therapy
and many more!