Osteopathy is a way of detecting and treating
damaged parts of the body such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints. When the body is balanced and efficient, just like a well-tuned engine, it will function with the minimum of wear and tear, leaving more energy for living. Osteopathy is a 'hands on' manual therapy and one of the oldest approaches to the treatment of injuries in the joints, muscles ligaments, fascia (connective tissue covering the muscles) and tendons.
Treatment can improve many parts of the body by restoring normal movement in areas that have become dysfunctional. This allows the tissues to nourish, replenish and repair themselves more naturally.
Osteopathy is a system of complete medical practice, based on the principle that health depends on the maintenance of proper relationships between the various parts of the body.
With their hands osteopaths identify abnormalities within the human structure and function. They then facilitate the body's ability to heal itself through a variety of stretching, mobilising and manipulative techniques. With added exercises and health advice, osteopaths help to reduce the symptoms and improve your health and quality of life. If required, the osteopath may recommend x-rays or further investigations.
More and more of our patients are taking a longer-term view of their health resulting in preventative treatments becoming increasingly popular.