Why Osteopathy?

Osteopathy looks at the body holistically. It looks at the entire body, not just the injured or painful bits, to identify the source of the problem for treatment. An osteopath will consider how the whole skeletal system, muscles, joints, circulatory and lymphatic system and internal organs work together as an entity concerning the issues you’re experiencing.

Osteopaths aim to not just treat the symptoms of your ailment but to ascertain the root cause of your issue. To restore optimal function the Osteopath will help restore optimal health and vitality through hands-on palpation, muscle testing and treatment.

Osteopathy has been around for more than a century. It was developed by American physician Dr Andrew Taylor Still in the 19th century. Today it is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a traditional system of medicine.

Osteopathy is a manual, hands-on treatment that is drug-free and non-invasive. It focuses on the health of the entire body by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal structures of the body and other body systems such as the lymphatic and circulatory systems.

An osteopath will consider your physical body, emotional health, how you move, and what you do when looking at your symptoms. They see the body as an interconnected system, and often, as a result, Osteopathy will have fewer side effects than other treatment methods.

Osteopathy aims to help the body to heal itself by loosening tight muscles, increasing joint movement, improving your lymphatic and circulatory function, improving nerve communication and organ function.

In osteopathic philosophy, it is believed that misalignment of the body’s musculoskeletal system can inhibit its circulatory, nervous and lymphatic systems, reducing its ability to heal itself naturally.

Osteopathic treatment starts with an analysis of your current problems. The Osteopath will ask questions and assess your body holistically to identify what your complaint is and look at when the possible causes of your symptoms may be.

They will then use manual, hands-on treatment that focuses on the whole body, including the soft tissue such as your muscles, ligaments and tendons, the spine, and the nervous system.

Your treatment session may include:

Because osteopathic treatment is gentle, it is suitable for many people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly or people struggling with complex medical issues.

Your Osteopath may devise a treatment plan that includes advice on posture, exercise routines, stretches or lifestyle changes, encouraging you to take responsibility for your long-term health and wellness.

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