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Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a safe, gentle hands-on therapy, effective in the treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders (i.e. joint stiffness, muscular aches, back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries such as ligament sprains and muscle strains, low back pain and sciatica, arthritis, wrist, arm and shoulder problems). Back pain during and after pregnancy also responds well to the safe and gentle approach of Osteopathy combined with simple exercises.

Osteopathy also has a strong preventative focus by optimising the function of the body’s own natural self-regulating and self-healing processes through restoration of structural balance. By improving the function of the body’s physiological processes and restoring balance, this therapy can have beneficial effects on sinus congestion, digestive problems, breathing, and dysmenorrhoea. Equally appropriate for short (acute) or long term (chronic) problems, Osteopathic Healthcare improves the function of the musculoskeletal and organ systems of the body. Treatment involves techniques such as soft tissue stretching, myofascial release and gentle mobilisation to improve the health and function of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. Rehabilitative home stretching and exercise advice is also given if required.