OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy is a hands on manual therapy suitable for all from young to old. Osteopathy looks at the body as a whole, finding the root cause of the symptoms and exploring the entire structure of the body allowing for the most effect treatment and long term effects. Osteopathy explores not only the painful area but other areas that may be contributing to the patients pain and postural issues.
Osteopathy uses a range of techniques from stronger manipulations to the more gentle cranial techniques and patients get prescribed strengthening, mobility and stretching exercises and additonal lifestyle advice. Each treatment is tailored to the individuals needs.
Examples of what Osteopathy can treat include:
- Arthititis
- Headaches
- Back Pain
- Hip, knee, ankle pain
- Shoulder, elbow, wrist pain
- Pregnancy and Post-natal issues
- Sports Injuries
- Sciatica
- Postural issues
- Tendonitis
PAEDIATRIC OSTEOPATHY
Paediatric Osteopathy is the diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of conditions for patients under the age of 16 incluidng new born babies. Paediatric Osteopathy follows a holistic approach and is based on the principle the welfare of a child is dependent on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues working as one in harmony.
During labour and delivery of a newborn, both mother and child may experience enormous amounts of structural and physiological changes which potentially can lead to difficulties later in life for both.
Our Osteopaths successfully treat babuies suffering from:
- Feeding difficulties
- Colic symptoms
- Head shape asymmetry
- Sleep issues
- Torticolis
We regularly treat adolesants suffering from:
- Postural issue
- Headaches
- Back and neck pain
- General growing pains
- Sporting injuries
Please note that all patients under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult during all consultations.
PRE AND POST NATAL OSTEOPATHY
During pregnancy and labour a woman's body goes through major changes. On average over 50% of women experince some form of pregnancy related pain. Our team of osteopaths are here to guide and help through each stage from the first trimester to post birth.
Pains associated with pregnancy include neck and shoulder pain, pain down the legs, pelvic pain, low back pain and more. When you come for treatment, in addition to the hands on treatment, you will also be given advice along with safe exercises and stretches to help you manage your symptoms during the pregnancy.
Please note we also have a specalist Women's Health Physiotherapist who can help assist with pre and post-natal issues. If you are unsure who to book in with please get in contact with us or if you would like to discuss your problems to find out whether osteopathy can help during pregnancy .
CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY
Cranial Osteoapathy is a gentle and effective, concentrating on reducing tension, stress and strains throughout the body. Cranial Osteopathy is suitable for treating people of all ages but most commonly is used on new-borns and the elderly as it is an non-invasive technique.
Cranial Osteopathy detects and interprets a subtle recurring rhythm that exists in all body tissues. This rhythm can be used to diagnose stresses and tensions within the body and gentle subtle movements can help treat dysfunction.