Osteopathy
"When you have adjusted the physical to its normal demands, nature supplies the remainder. Andrew T Still"
Osteopathy is generally considered as a complementary, or alternative therapy. It seeks to treat problems by manipulating, stretching and massaging the skeleton and muscles. This relaxes the muscles and encourages blood flow and healing, helping increase mobility. The body's structures such as bones, ligaments, muscles and connective tissues are all intertwined, connected and work together in the body. As such, a problem in one area can impact other areas, such as tight neck muscles resulting in headaches.
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How can an Osteopath Help
Our practitioner will look for any tightness, pain, weak areas or areas with restricted mobility. After this, you will receive a clear explanation of any issues they may have found, and they will discuss a treatment plan with you. You will be talked through the benefits and any risks of the treatment, the number of treatment session you will needs, and the cost of treatment.
What are Osteopaths Trained to do?
Our Osteopaths are trained to treat a diverse set of conditions which includes:
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Joint Pain,
Posture related pain,
Back pain,
Sporting injuries,
Arthritis.
What will my first treatments consist of?
The treatment consists of the clinician using their hands to stretch joints and encourage them to move the correct way. Additionally, massage and possibly 'thrusts', whereby the spine is moved eliciting a clicking noise, could be part of the treatment. Throughout the session the osteopath will ask for your consent and explain what they are doing. Whilst treatment shouldn't be painful, there may be some tenderness afterwards. It may be necessary to ask you to complete some exercises in between your treatment sessions. During the course of your treatment, your treatment will be continually reviews and altered if needed.
How long will it take to recover?
Recovery time vary depending on the condition our osteopath is treating. Patients will often be given stretches and exercises to do alongside their treatment, clinical evidence suggests patients who comply with their treatment plan generally recover faster.
Is it affordable?
Our Osteopathy treatments are all affordable. Most often our treatment plans centre around a multi-disciplinary approach which can include some or all of our other clinicians. Feel free to contact us to see how we may be able you into the care which get you back to moving in the optimal way.
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