O S T E O P A T H Y

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a system of assessing, diagnosing, treating and preventing a broad range of health concerns. Osteopaths are regulated allied healthcare professionals, who have completed a minimum of a Bachelors or Masters university education. Studies focuses on leading research-based eduction in anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, general medical screening and osteopathic techniques.

Osteopathy is a legally regulated healthcare profession in the UK, recognised by the NHS. Osteopaths take a holistic view of the structure and function of the body to diagnose and treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal medical conditions. Treatment is centred on the principle that the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues of an individual need to function smoothly together so as to maintain wellbeing in accordance with the principles of osteopathy ie: 'The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing and health maintenance' and 'structure and function are reciprocally interrelated'.

What can Osteopathy treat?

Osteopaths use a number of non-invasive treatments such as touch, physical manipulation, assisted stretching and massage to restore bodily function through increasing the mobility of joints, relieving muscle tension, enhancing blood and nerve supply to tissues, and encouraging an individual’s own healing mechanisms in a holistic manner, dependant on the requirements and conditions of different patients.

The versatility of osteopathic treatment makes it suitable for the whole family, with focus on a number of specialities for both adults and children, incorporating cranial, visceral and structural Osteopathic techniques.