Osteopathy is an established system of diagnosis and treatment for a variety of
musculo-skeletal problems involving the joints, bones, muscles, ligaments and
connective tissues. Osteopaths consider the patient from a mechanical,
functional and postural viewpoint to allow the body to function with the
minimum of wear, stress and energy. Mechanical problems occurring within the
body can create imbalances within the normal tension of the spine. This may
affect the nervous and circulatory systems and lead to pain, disability and
dysfunction. Both
Joanna and Lynette are Cranial Osteopaths, which means they use the gentle but deeply effective Cranial approach to treat
their patients
’ musculo-skeletal problems. For more information on Cranial Osteopathy please click here.
The vast majority of patients who see an Osteopath will do so because of back or
neck pain. Osteopathic treatment is widely regarded as the established
treatment for mechanical problems of the spine.
Pain is a warning signal that something is wrong. It is the body's natural
defense mechanism to alert you to a problem.
Osteopaths diagnose the cause of pain and aim to correct it. If the pain has been with you a long time it should still be possible to reduce
it significantly even where it is not be possible to relieve it entirely.
Osteopathic treatment can help the body adapt to the changes it undergoes during pregnancy. After a
thorough assessment, gentle osteopathic treatment may help to relieve the aches
and pains caused by the growth of the baby and the mother's reaction to this
growth.
SPD (pain at the front of the pelvis) is widely thought to be untreatable; however, osteopathy can be effective in
reducing the discomfort.
For more information on SPD click here.
A large proportion of Osteopaths' time is spent dealing with the discomfort and suffering caused to patients as
a result of arthritis. Many people mistakenly assume that the symptoms of
arthritis are untreatable and that they must learn to live with pain and
stiffness. Although the arthritic changes cannot be reversed, in many cases
Osteopaths can help to relieve the pain and improve the quality of life for sufferers.
Whether you are a professional athlete or just exercising for fun, the less time
you are away from your sport due to injury the better. Recurrent injuries
suggest an underlying structural dysfunction.
Cranial Osteopathy is ideal for investigating, diagnosing and treating such problems. Even if you are retired from competitive sport, Osteopathy has much it can to offer you. Injuries accumulated in the past may be causing continuing stiffness and
discomfort now. This may accelerate wear and tear on your joints.
Osteopathy works to release old strains freeing you to move more comfortably and reducing
your risks of developing arthritis later on.
