What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that recognizes the body's natural ability to heal itself. It works to restore balance and harmony in the body by addressing structural, functional, and postural imbalances through manipulative techniques, massage, and exercise. Osteopathy can help improve musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, sports injuries, and more.
What conditions does it treat?
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Headaches
- Sports injuries
- Joint and muscle pain
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Postural imbalances
- Tendonitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Plantar fasciitis
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FAQ
Why should I try Osteopathy?
Osteopathy can be a great choice for those looking to address musculoskeletal issues and improve their overall health. Osteopaths use safe and gentle manual techniques to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore balance to the body, while also providing education about diet, lifestyle changes, and exercise to help patients achieve long-term health goals.
How is Osteopathy different from Chiropractic Care or Physio?
Osteopathy is different from physiotherapy and chiropractic care in that it focuses on the body as a whole, rather than just treating individual parts. Osteopaths use manual techniques such as soft tissue massage, stretching, joint mobilization, and manipulation to reduce pain, improve movement, and restore balance to the body. They also provide education about diet, lifestyle changes, and exercise to help patients achieve long-term health goals. Physiotherapists focus on restoring physical function and mobility through exercises, manual therapy, and other modalities. Chiropractors specialize in manipulating joints and muscles to reduce pain and improve function.
Is Osteopathy painful?
No, osteopathy is generally not painful. Osteopaths use gentle manual techniques such as soft tissue massage, stretching, joint mobilization, and manipulation to reduce pain, improve movement, and restore balance to the body. In some cases there may be mild discomfort but it should never be unbearable.