What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy, focusing on the treatment of pain and dysfunction of the musculo-skeletal system. We employ a “hands-on”, holistic approach to treatment, identifying the cause of your pain and treating accordingly. We do not under estimate the body’s ability to heal itself, but are aware that it sometimes needs a helping hand.
Techniques we use during treatment include:
Soft tissue massage and stretching – deep tissue massage to reduce tightness and spasm in muscles; Myo-fascial stretching (of the muscles and its surrounding fascia)
Spinal Manipulation – “clicking” of your spine to help improve joint mobility and reduce reactive muscle spasms
Trigger Point Inhibition – identify pain causing “knots” in your muscles and applying sustained pressure to them to reduce their tone and impact on you
Joint Mobilisation – In the event that joint manipulation is not appropriate we are able to use gentle mobilisation techniques to the joints to help improve mobility
Advice for your specific condition is also given. Appropriate stretching and strengthening regimes are advised, along with advice on correct posture, workplace set up (ergonomics), and diet and nutrition.
We also supply pillows, braces, gym balls, orthotics, braces, creams and nutritional supplements that you may require to help assist in your recovery.