Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a primary care profession, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, injury, aches and pains, and the effects of these conditions on patients' general health.

Some examples of conditions and injuries that we examine, treat and provide management strategies for include:

• Arthritic pain

• Circulatory problems

• Cramp

• Fibromyalgia

• Frozen shoulder

• Shoulder and elbow pain

• Tennis elbow

• Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic)

• Joint pains

• Joint pains including hip and knee pain from Osteoarthritis

• General, acute & chronic backache, back pain

• Generalised aches and pains

• Lumbago

• Migraine prevention

• Minor sports injuries

• Muscle spasms

• Neuralgia

• Tension and inability to relax

• Rheumatic pain

• Sciatica

• Uncomplicated mechanical neck pain (as opposed to neck pain following injury i.e. whiplash)

  Using many of the diagnostic procedures applied in a conventional medical assessment, Osteopaths seek to restore the optimal functioning of the body, promote health and wellbeing, where possible, without the use of drugs or surgery.
  
  Osteopaths adapt their approach depending on the needs and preferences of the individual and their presenting complaint(s). Our Osteopaths have a person-centred approach to health and wellbeing meaning that they consider symptoms in the context of the person's full medical history, as well as their lifestyle and personal circumstances. This “whole person” approach ensures that all treatment is tailored to the individual.
  
  Osteopaths have been regulated by statute since 1993 by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC).