What is Osteopathy ?
Osteopathy is an established complementary health care profession recognised by the British Medical
Association. It is a system of diagnosis and manual treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of
the body. Osteopathy recognises that much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in function of body
structure as well as damage caused to it by disease. Addressing structural imbalance leads towards physical and emotional
well-being.
Osteopathy can be broadly classified into two main treatment types: Structural Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy.
Structural Osteopathy
Structural Osteopathy is a safe and effective 'hands on' therapy suitable for treating a wide
range of pain and dysfunction in adults, children, pregnant women and the elderly. Problems in the musculo-skeletal system
can disturb the circulation and nerve supply to any part of the body and affect any aspect of health. Mechanical problems
can lead not only to aches and pains in joints and muscles, but also to disturbances in the internal organs and the way
they function. Osteopaths work on body structure to restore the musculo-skeletal system of the body to a state of balance
and harmony. The restoration and maintenance of good structural function is essential to good health.
Common symptoms treated include :
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Cranial Osteopathy
This gentle approach is used on people of all ages, and is often the preferred choice for babies and young children. Based on the osteopathic principle of structural re-alignment, cranial osteopathy uses light manipulative pressure to encourage the release of stresses and stains in the head and throughout the whole body.
Cranial Osteopathy is often used in combination with other osteopathic techniques.
Common symptoms treated include:
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