Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body. In other words osteopathy believes that symptoms often stem from abnormalities in the function of the body. These abnormalities can be corrected through osteopathic treatment, thus relieving the distress and discomfort.

“An osteopath looks at the body as a whole, not just the area that is afflicted”

Osteopaths do not look on patients simply as back sufferers but as individuals with their own unique requirements for health. An osteopath looks at the body as a whole, not just the area that is afflicted; so every patient is assessed from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint.

A treatment plan is then individually tailored to suit each patient’s particular requirements. Each treatment consists of a series of manual corrections, employing a variety of osteopathic techniques that effect both the muscles and the joints, including soft tissue massage and high velocity thrust techniques, commonly known as “cracking”.

…including soft tissue massage and high velocity thrust techniques, commonly known as “cracking”.

What is great about Osteopathy is that we are not limited to using one particular technique. If you are not comfortable with some forms of manipulation, there are many different ways we can approach treatment! This is what makes Osteopathic treatment safe and comfortable to use on infants, children, pregnant women and the elderly. Current university training is five years full time that includes undergraduate and then masters qualifications.

“If you are not comfortable with some forms of manipulation, there are many different ways we can approach treatment”

The World Health Organisation recognises the Osteopathic concept of somatic dysfunction (soma=body) as scientifically proven. Osteopathy is widely recognised worldwide as one of the most scientifically proven and effective ‘complementary’ therapies.