Osteopaths treat the body as a whole to help you to move as fully and comfortably as possible. By treating the structure, we affect the function of the body. You might liken us to mechanics for the human body.
Pain and discomfort may sometimes be referred from a different place to where you feel it or caused by a problem in a different area.
For example: knee pain can be the first sign of a hip problem;
fallen arches may affect your lower back; scar tissue from operations or investigations can affect your internal organ health, and movement patterns.
Osteopaths assess your body to discover where the source of the problem is, what is the likely cause, and if problems in other areas of the body are preventing you from recovering properly.
Good diagnosis is vital to helping you understand your problem and what you can do yourself to heal more quickly.
Osteopathy can be very effective in treating many different conditions. This is a list of the most common we see. If your problem is not on the list we may still be able to help you. Just call us to discuss your symptoms if you wish to check before you make an appointment that osteopathy is the best approach for you.
- Lower Back ache
- Neck Aches and Pains
- Headaches and migraines
- Shoulder problems, injuries, stiffness
- Knee problems
- Arthritic Discomfort/ stiff joints
- Minor Sports Injuries
- Whiplash-related Injuries
- Pregnancy-related aches and pains
- Tension/ tight muscles