Osteopathy
Osteopathy is an alternative method of health care based on the management of musculoskeletal conditions and overall wellbeing of an individual.
The whole person is taken into consideration during osteopathic management and aims to optimise the bodies ability to heal along with preventing re-injury.
Commonly used techniques include:
- Soft Tissue
- Massage
- Stretches
- manipulation
- articulation of joints
Hands on treatment is used along with home exercises and lifestyle advice. These may be given to prolong the effects of treatment and aim to reduce any reoccurance of injury.
What can osteopathy manage?
(Not exhaustive)
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Foot & ankle pain
- Hand & elbow pain
- Headaches
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Tennis & golfers elbow
- Sports injuries
