What to expect…
Assessment
Assessment of your movement, analysing how your body is moving and observing areas that are restricted and/or causing pain and discomfort.
Treatment
Using a range hands-on treatment which may include joint mobilisation and manipulation, soft tissue massage, dry needling/medical acupuncture and stretching, which will help with recovery.
Rehabilitation
Advising on a range of remedial exercises and lifestyle factors aimed at preventing injury recurrence, as well helping to improve posture, performance and function.
Who can it help…
Osteopathy can help a wide range of people with various health issues, particularly those related to the musculoskeletal system. For example:
People with musculoskeletal pain, suffering with back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and muscle strains.
Athletes and active individuals to help enhance performance, prevent injuries, and aid in recovery from sports-related injuries.
People with postural problems due to sedentary lifestyles, repetitive strain, or physical labour.
Individuals with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, sciatica, and fibromyalgia by reducing pain and improving function.
People with headaches and migraines can find relief, as this can be related to tension in the neck and shoulders.
Individuals recovering from surgery or trauma can benefit from improved circulation, reduced scar tissue, and restoration of movement.
Osteopathy is suitable for people of all ages and activity levels, offering a natural and non-invasive approach to health and well-being to return you to your normal activities and allow you to move more comfortably.
What can it help…
Generalised aches and pains
Acute & chronic backache, back pain
Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic)
Frozen shoulder/ shoulder and elbow pain/ tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck.
Sciatica
Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis as an adjunct to core OA treatments and exercise
Arthritic pain
Fibromyalgia
Lumbago
Migraine prevention
Minor sports injuries
Muscle spasms
Neuralgia
Rheumatic pain
And much more. If you are unsure if Osteopathy would be appropriate for you, please get in contact